No where to go but UP!

So it’s really been seven months?  Truth be told I can’t believe I am contemplating continuing the blog.  In March, I was thrust back in depression and questioning why so much happens to us, when I felt like I was just climbing out from having Levi, my dad’s death, and Mike getting MRSA.  I will give you a brief outline and explanation, but from here it’s only upward and onward… knock on wood.

After Mike’s MRSA, we heard from the police department that Mike would be eligible for the police academy in January.  Mike and I both thought the heavens had opened and our stress and desire for which career path to follow had been answered.  I strongly felt like God had changed the academy’s timeframe just for him, because of the MRSA.

During one of the self defense classes in late February, Mike was learning a move.  As he completed the move in front of his instructor, he was suddenly picked up and dropped, simultaneously being fallen on BY the instructor.  (The instructor, seeing Mike do the move incorrectly fell on him… showing him what could happen if he did the move wrong… I’m guessing in a fight with a perpetrator?  I’m not sure, I can’t imagine why a perpetrator would fall on him instead of running away!!!)  That being said, he broke Mike’s rib.  Through many doctor visits, it was determined that the instructor broke his rib.  When Mike turned in his paperwork stating so, he was given notice he was fired.  (From some research I am finding out this is normal procedure with the police and fire departments.)

The middle of March through April was very tough.  We would both file our unemployment together every Sunday.  Thinking I was humbled already, it was surprising HOW low I could go.  It showed me really how great we once had it, career-wise. In April, Mike found employment, once again installing audio and visual equipment in Salt Lake.  In July, I was rehired by Mueller Park Junior High, as a part-time secretary. 

All I can say is that the Lord works in his time.  My outlook is getting brighter.  I can see the Lord answering our prayers, slowly but surely.  Hopefully, there’s nowhere else to go but UP!