Thursday, October 16, 2008

Oh, Life

So, I'm realizing that I haven't been posting very often because at this point in time . . . well the past year really we've just been trying to get through each and every day. Ever since David graduated our lives have been quite a struggle, which has been a great disappointment because we were always under the impression that a college degree was the ticket to success. Yes, he has a job . . . but he really doesn't like, he works 50-60 hours a week, and he's still not getting paid enough for us to really survive. Thankfully we have amazing parents that give us some help, but I think we've certainly reached the point where we want to be able to support ourselves. We've spent the past year applying for different jobs but nothing has worked out. Dave is now studying to the GRE in the hopes that graduate school will help with the situation. Anyways, we know this is a trial from which we are supposed to learn a great deal and slowly I think we are starting to understand. I now try to take advantage of every little joy in life. Dave and I are closer than we have ever been because we have been through so much together. We know that family is really what is most important and we will direct our future to keep our family close. There is so much more we have learned, but I think we still have a way to go. I'm just grateful for the gospel and the love of the Lord and my family . . .

4 comments:

Debbie said...

Things will get better. It's nice to hear how you are doing - I always appreciate honest, real blog posts. You will be blessed for your faith, hope, and continued righteousness.

Hang in there with the job thing too. It can take a while for all that to settle down. I hope it will.

Brittney said...

Hang in there! Trials of faith always end in great blessings, right? That's what we have to hope for, anyway. =)

Kevin, Amber & Jake said...

we will pray hard that he finds a job! i was so sad when i heard that the scottsdale thing didnt work out! but i know there is something amazing out there waiting for him! :) where are you moving to??? are you not staying in the condo in belmont anymore??? what happened? ans yes i agree its fun to think about new possibilities but sad to leave an place where you have been for so long. at least we have the memories right??? let me know where u are moving!

We are... said...

It's interesting that you wrote this before this morning! I am glad that you are able to see that it has built your marriage. I know that I've realized that kind of thing after some of Dev and my hardest trials...or slowly during :O) It makes it easier to be able to be grateful for them as we see those ways they are blessing us, doesn't it?! We will keep you in our prayers as well! I know that you will both be able to work through it together, and that is the important thing...you will be together through it. You guys are so cute and a great family! Sad that you're leaving, but glad that it will be a better experience for you there!