An interesting month...

December was quite the interesting month in our home. I have known my hubby for 27 years, and in that time he has never been without a job. That came to an abrupt end on December 3rd. Construction isn't what it once was, or even was a few months ago. Everything has come to a standstill in Idaho, as in the rest of the nation. As a result, his company decided to do a little "down-sizing". We all thought his job was fairly secure. He began working Eastern Idaho about 31/2 years ago. He was a lone salesman. Since then, they decided to open a warehouse to better service their customers. Then, a year ago, he split his route. So, where there was once a lone salesman, now there were two salesman, a man to run the warehouse, and a truck driver. Unfortunately, Kerry is the one that made the most money. That seems to be the driving influence in letting him go. "Merry Christmas. You're fired". It happened the morning of my last final for the semester. He was my hero, and didn't tell me until I got home from school, so as not to upset my last test! :D Two long weeks of pounding the pavement, he aquired new employment. He will now be selling lumber instead of hardware. Still construction. Still uncertain. But, still a job! :D He began his new training today. In Salt Lake City, so I don't know how he's doing...but I'm sure he's doing wonderfully!

We had to learn little humility this month. Something that neither of us is very good at. You see, we are the ones that try to help others when things aren't going so well for them. We found ourselves on the receiving end of help, and we didn't like it very much. My sweet Nana and Mother saw to it that my tuition and books for this semester are paid...after making me promise that this wouldn't make me quit school. We received an anonymous few bags of groceries. In those bags of groceries was a fat envelope that contained enough to buy some more groceries, and finish up that last little bit of Christmas shopping that was needing to be done. I have a dear friend who is involved with elections. When an election for a school bond issue came up, she made sure to call me for help...paid help, don't ya' know. Kerry's mother offered time and time again to help us out until we can get back on our feet. A neighbor called to tell me of a job in the CNA field, and assured me that they would work around my school schedule. And, numerous prayers have been offered in our behalf. It is amazing to me that so very many people care about our little family, and our welfare. It is also humbling to accept their kindness and support.