So here's the general update, because we haven't done that in a while.
1. We're staying in Rock Hill! God has provided.
2. We BOTH got jobs! God definitely provided.
3. Jon is working at Starbucks. He's in week three, and still struggling to get things down. His co-workers are being very gracious and understanding.
4. Jon will also be working with our church, Manchester Creek Community Church, in an internship/portfolio building/working on ordination capacity. God has spoken.
5. I'm doing a temp job (1-2 months) doing data entry at a trucking company in Charlotte. It's full time and will dump me out at the beginning of the school year to start subbing again. God is working it out.
6. We're getting a new place! After a year of love and charm with the Awkward Stair (i.e. 417 Union Ave) we've decided to move. We were looking for a bit more room, a more updated place (namely a dishwasher) and a way to ramp up our part in the community. God found us a home.
7. We're moving in with the Foxes! Brandi and Chris Fox, long time friends (fellow married couple) came up with a random idea for us to move in together to maybe save some expenses, learn from each other, and provide a place for friends to feel welcome. Some benefits are:
a) a bigger place, one we couldn't afford on our own, for about the same rent
b) shared utilities (financial plus)
c) learning from eachother in terms of cooking, budgeting, being good stewards, etc.
d) a new way of life; we'll be forced to share (that's a good thing) and compromise (as if marriage doesn't teach you that enough) living more simply (separately both couples have way too much stuff....collectively...well, there WILL be a yard sale)
e) I get a cat. Well, I share the Fox's cat, but it's still exciting
f)opening our home to the community; this house has enough space so we can have Waffles, Pasta & Panthers, and other special gatherings in a setting where people feel free to relax and not be crowded.
g) love; you know how great it is when you come home from a tough day and your spouse is there to comfort you? Well now you have your spouse, one of your best friends, and your best friend's spouse, who will comfort your spouse, when your spouse is stressed from helping you de-stress from your hard day.
So there it is. That's about what we've been up to.
