I haven't written in a while, but I sure have been wanting too!!! I am proud to say I read a whole book, thanks to Oma's enclosure in the Christmas card- It feels good to read. It's been soo long, too long since I actually took the time to read somthing that wasn't in a gossip magazine or on Yahoo's homepage. I am going to start to do it more.
I am so tired of working three jobs- it only just makes me frustrated and angry! I know I should quit one, but then I look at our finances and say, there's no way! It's definitely a catch-22 for us! My pastor keeps telling Superman and I to be obedient to God and take a step of faith. I know God is my provider, but I also know that He doesn't just drop money from the sky! My pastor's church in Chicago is supporting him, his wife and his three children while they plant a church in Albany. I am glad that that's something that works for them, but it not the same for us. I am constantly frustrated because I know spend an enormous amount of time praying and asking God to bail me out of a situation that I put myself in. That hardly seems fair to God. I spend way too much time trying to find the solution and figure out the end result, that I never actually take that first step. It's really a great source of irration for me. Will life suddenly get better if we move into a cheaper apartment? Or if Superman goes back to school? Am I supposed to continue working this hard, only to get my tires stuck in mud? AHHHHHH!!!
I am finding it harder and harder to be on Facebook, because the more I know about people's lives, the more I tend to get jealous and annoyed over mine. Yes, being married to your best friend is quite an accomplishment, but no kids, no house, a dead-end job that you hate and never being home to learn how to maintain it, is nothing to call home about. I am frustrated that I work all the time and still make next to nothing and that I am in no way progressing forward in my life. I hate the feeling of being stagnant.
I think I need to stop complaining and start praying more. That will probably do me some good. I do spend time with God every morning and all throughout the day, but maybe it's not enough!
I am sorry, this is a terrible blog- but I am not sure what to do. The more I try to figure out God's will for Superman and my life, the more I feel confused and unsure!!
Superman feels called to go to seminary. There's one associated with my church in Schenctady and they have housing for the students only about 15 minutes from our jobs. The rent is really reasonable and every apartment is equipped with a washer and dryer. Not to mention, off- street parking and a food pantry. This would be great if only we went to church in Rotterdam. The problem with this is that we are part of the core team of my pastor's who feel called to reach and start a church in downtown Albany. This is very close to where we live and right now we use our apartment to have Bible Studies on Thursday nights. This is Superman's main reason for wanting to stay in Albany. Our pastor said that since God was planting the church, He didn't need our house to do His will, He just needed our obedience. Pastor Randle said that the planting of the church shouldn't be a factor in staying.
On the other hand, paying $800 every month is really big burden for us and we don't even use all the house on a regular basis. Though I love the apartment, I don't think we should stay.
In addition to seminary, Superman is going to HVCC in the fall to start the nursing program. I know the doesn't seem possible that he can do both, but the next seminary course starts in March and he only needs to be enrolled in one class every eight weeks in order to live there as long as he needs to, to finish the program. One class costs $333 each and the apartments range from $450 for a 1 bedroom to $650 for a three bedroom.
I am not worried about the transition and classes, just about what I am going to do. I am not sure I can and want to keep working three jobs, however, I heard the nursing classes are really intense and unless he was going part-time, would have a hard time keeping up with both school and work. (Sorry Aunt Moe, I know how you HATE my habit for run-on sentences!) I only work part-time at each of my three jobs and make between $8-$9/ hour at all of them. As much I would love to quit one of them and be home every night, I don't think that would be feasible.
I think it's really important that Superman go back to school for what he feels will be beneficial down the road, I am just not sure about all the details surrounding it. I am feeling overwhelmed and lost in the shuffle of everything!
Hope you all have a happy new year- and thanks soo much for listening! Love you all!!!
Friday, December 26, 2008
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- Superman Loves Betty Boop
- I am the wife of the world's most amazing man (this is not up for debate, it's fact) and I am loving life!!