New Year Stuff

We spent New Year's Eve at home again this year and enjoyed watching television and just "hanging out". Nothing spectacular, but it seems to suit us just fine.

Monday launched us back into the regular routine of schooling, working and chores. It didn't seem easy for any of us. I certainly wasn't ready to return to work after 4 days off and the homeschool student wasn't too keen on getting back to her regular routine either. I don't know about the teacher, he's not much of a talker. :-)

It looks as if the new year is already going to hold some major changes for me. My place of employment is being sold and I don't know what that will mean for my having a job. We'll see. I have heard that the former owner is purchasing the park and I am not optimistic about my staying in this job. But, God is my provider and it will all work out for my good in the end. Job or no job, it'll be OK.

On January 3rd, we decided to participate in a 21 day fast along with others in our church. As a family we are doing the Daniel Fast, with a diet of primarily vegetables, fruits and water (with some modifications for DD). 2 days in and I already miss my daily chicken intake, but not the sugar and bread as much. DH had a super bad caffeine withdrawal headache yesterday, but it seemed to subside in the evening.

With all of the learning and trials that we experienced in 2009, we felt that we needed to start 2010 in the right place spiritually. This fast will hopefully allow us to hear the voice of the Lord more clearly as to the direction our family should be heading. In addition to the Daniel Fast, I have decided to not access Facebook for these 21 days. I didn't realize how much time I spent checking my "wall" on a daily basis. I was checking FB on my phone, home PC and work PC numerous times throughout the day. I have found that it was such a habit that I had to move the icon from the front page of my phone and log out of the app. so that it was not so readily accessible. That's sad......I know.

So, all in all, these first few days on 2010 have already held some surprises. I ask that you pray for us and our job situations, as DH is still home and searching for a job and my future looks uncertain where I am .