scared

Not so sure I even knew this but, right now Josh doesn't really have a job. His bosses decided no more office work for him. They call him to do stuff for them when they need him. And he can't say no. We appreciate all they have done for us, by giving him things to do these past 8 weeks. But now what are we to do?? They are happy to have him back when his ankle is functional, so that is good.
I was scared today so I went to Tops to apply for a job. I have good cashiering and customer service background. Well I filled out the whole app on the computer at the store, they put up a message saying they were "very interested" and that I should ask customer service to speak to the manager on duty. I stood in the really long line for 20 minutes, I was next and then I got scared so I left. I hope that didn't blow my chances. I was afraid I would have to deal with all the ghetto people in my neighborhood. People who don't speak english, drugies, drunks etc. So pray. Either Josh and I both need to get minimum wage jobs or one of us needs to get a good paying job! But we only have one car and Merci needs to get toschool and what to do with Ethan. Josh might need surgery, we have no ins., how long will it take to heal??????????? So many questions? I am so scared. I have Faith, but it is sooooo hard to wait for what I have faith for. What to do, What to do??

I love you all and know you are all praying. Thanks a bunch.

I will choose the voice of TRUTH

On Sunday Amy Rivera gave me a cd to encourage me. It did. Ethan is cooperating and taking a nice long nap. I got to spend time just sitting and listening to this praise cd. It really encouraged me. I needed time to sit and talk to and listen to God. I feel a little refreshed. I need MORE! This song by Casting Crowns was on the cd. It pertains to everything I (we) need right now in the midst of the accident and Josh's ankle. We need prayer and encouragement so much right now. For sooooo many things. Right now the 1000 piece puzzle is dumped out of the box waiting for somebody to come put it all together. That is our life right now.
This song is great. I nevre really listened to the words but This is my "saying of the week"/ This is what I need to repeat over and over all day long! Read it and pray that it would speak to you also!!

"Voice of Truth"

Oh what I would do to have
The kind of faith it takes
To climb out of this boat I'm in
on to the crashing waves

To step out of my comfort zone
Into the realm of the unknown where Jesus is
And He's holding out His hand

But the waves are calling out my name
And they laugh at me
Reminding me of all the times
I've tried before and failed
The waves they keep on telling me
Time and time again. "Boy, you'll never win!"
"You'll never win!"

Chorus:
But the Voice of Truth tells me a different story
The Voice of Truth says, "Do not be afraid!"
And the Voice of Truth says, "This is for My glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I(Donna) will choose to listen and believe the Voice of Truth

Oh what I would do to have
The kind of strength it takes
to stand before a giant
With just a sling and a stone

Surrounded by the sound of a thousand warriors
Shaking in their armor
Wishing they'd have had the strength to stand

But the giant's calling out my name
And he laughs at me
Reminding me of all the times
I've tried before and failed
The giant keeps on telling me
Time and time again. "Boy you'll never win!"
"You'll never win!"(But we will win , we will. This will all be over soon)

Chorus:
But the Voice of Truth tells me a different story
The Voice of Truth says, "Do not be afraid!"
And the Voice of Truth says, "This is for My glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the Voice of Truth

But the stone was just the right size
To put the giant on the ground
And the waves they don't seem so high
On top of them lookin' down
I will soar with the wings of eagles
When I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus
Singing over me

Chorus:
But the Voice of Truth tells me a different story
The Voice of Truth says, "Do not be afraid!"
And the Voice of Truth says, "This is for My glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me (calling out to me)
I will choose to listen and believe-

I will choose to listen and believe the Voice of Truth

I will listen and believe
I will listen and believe the Voice of truth
I will listen and believe
Cause Jesus you are the voice of truth
And I will listen to you, you are-


I needed to highlight the whole song, it was so speaking to me today. God you are the great physician, you are the only one able to heal Josh's ankle. Your surgery is all we need. You are the only "Insurance" guy we need. Your assurance is all we should be looking to. You will provide all we need, they (progressive) WON"T. They can't even come close. Lord I am crying out for answers. Answers are ours. You ARE NOT A GOD OF CONFUSSION. YOU ARE NOT! You are a God of Love and a God who takes care of His children. WE areYOURS!

Copycat

How funny that a day after Rebekah posts a cute picture of Iz in a basket. Ethan has a similar experience. Ethan wasn't happy about his though! I felt like a mean mommy telling Merci "Don't get him out, just wait until I find the camera!"



He fell into his play drum (the lid comes off to store the other instruments) and got suck. HOW HILARIOUS!! It is so fun to take pictures of kids! Poor Ethan.

For the REST OF the STORY

Check out Josh's blog for the story, click on link at right!
Sorry about all the teasers I was too impatient waiting for Josh to have time to blog!!

Who's fault do you think it was??

Who's fault?? You guess.

Right on our own street, what the heck.
By the way I shuould have mentioned Josh is OK!! For once!
The truck on the other hand??

It was pretty cool the whole street got blocked off, Merci got to meet her first homeless guy, and Muslim woman in one day!