Always a Roller-coaster

This week has been hard on the emotions.  It does not help that I have the hormones to accompany them.  On June 9th Tom was told that the Lapeer music program was going to be cut.  They did not mention that he would be laid-off, but after a cut like that, someone would lose their job.  Tom called to tell me and, of course, I cried...and cried and cried.  I tried to  be positive, but it felt useless.

I told my parents about Tom's job via text message.  They came over to give me support, not knowing that I was more upset because I was pregnant and worried about taking care of a baby with no money or insurance.  I also  posted on theBump about our situation.  I got so many support responses, but nothing helped until I had a friend give me some Bible verses.  It was like a slap in the face.  After all I had been trough, why would I think that God would abandon us now? The encouraging verses and prayers kept coming.  One friend even told her small group about our situation and they are praying for us all week!

The next day Tom found out that there are TWO music people retiring!  That at least guarantees him a position.  We do not know if it will be full time, but we are hopeful that God will provide for our needs.  I also decided that I need to look for jobs that are not in the food industry and maybe not teaching either.  I found two great jobs that I would love and am very qualified for.  My mom helped me with my resume and I will be applying for them shortly. 

Tom and I decided to tell our parents about our new little one sooner rather than later.  We had so many plans for the weekend, but needed to fit it in somewhere.  We decided to go over to Tom's parent's house for lunch on Saturday morning.  We toured the garden and went back inside.  Tom broke the news.  They were so happy for us, and excited to hear we did not have any issues getting pregnant again.

We could not stay long, so we left right after lunch and headed to my cousin's wedding where, some how, we had to tell my parents while not letting anyone else know.  In the car, on the way to the wedding, I told Chelsea that I was pregnant.  "I thought so," she responded.  I knew we would not be able to keep it from her for long, considering she lives with us.

We got to the wedding and my parents weren't there.  We saw so many family members.  We started charting and there had to of been 20 of us there before my parents arrived.  We went and sat down, knowing that we would not be able to tell them until after the ceremony.

The ceremony was beautiful.  We left and headed for the reception hall.  We got there to find out the doors did not open for another half hour.  We went across the street to Meijer to waste time.  Chelsea called my parents and told them they should come join us at Meijer.  They came in, said hello and I got right to it.  "I'm pregnant again."  They gave us hugs and were very happy for us and a little surprised we told them before the reception.  How would they be able to keep it quiet?  

Although we were on an emotional roller-coaster we know God is helping us through these times.

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. They are plans for good and not evil, for a  future and a hope.  
Jeremiah 29:11

Praise God for His faithfulness in giving us a child!