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Again, just a little update on us. Michael is still job searching. He did have his interview which he felt went well but they haven't offered the job to him yet. We should know by Friday (HIS BIRTHDAY FYI). Today he is taking his older brother to the hospital for a procedure on his pancreas, yesterday we visited our niece after she had her gall bladder removed and on Sunday after church we went to Mckinney to clean Michael's Dads house for him before he came home from his quadruple bypass surgery.

Yes, it can seem overwhelming at times, many times in fact, but Michael and I have a sense of calm about everything. We know God brought us here for a reason, now we need to figure out what that is I guess. We have had our illusions of what life for us is supposed to look like totally shattered apart. But still, we know that no matter what, God is working out His plan for us and we need to be diligent to seek after Him.

~R

Good news at last!!!

Michael's dad's surgery went better than expected. He did end up having a quadruple-bypass, but everything went very well. He might even be going home on Monday! Wild isn't it. He is doing very well in recovery.

Also, Michael got a call on one of the many job applications and it ended up being a 1 1/2 hour phone interview. He has an official interview on monday at 2pm. The company is a bit of a drive but at this point it's not really an issue. We are really hoping this one pans out really well for us. All of Michael's classes are at night or internet so it won't conflict with work.

More as it develops. Thanks to all of you who have sent us messages, it is very encouraging to hear from you. I haven't responded to many as Michael has been on the computer most of the time diligently working to find a job. Thanks again for your support.

Michael's Dad

Michael's dad, Grant Griggs, will be having triple bypass surgery tomorrow at 11am in Mckinney, TX. Please pray for him, the doctors, Crystal (his wife), and the family as they are there to support him. Michael is going tonight and will be staying the night because it is over an hours drive from here. The procedure is supposed to last 4 or more hours.

Michael's Dad

Please pray for Michael's Dad, Grant. He had a heart attack last night and we just found out about it. I don't know the details, but it seems like he is okay based on the fact that he is no longer in the ICU. But he is expected to be in the hospital for a little while. Michael has a lot on his plate right now, including the unexpected lay-off from the seminary, all of us being sick again, classes starting, no job in sight and now his father has had a heart attack. Needless to say everyone involved needs some major prayer!!!

Update

Here is a brief (because it has to be) update on us. Michael has applied to MANY companies and job postings, we have had 2 positive feedback emails but nothing has come of those yet. We are dealing with a lot of decisions coming up. Megan will be attending kindergarden this year so we need to decide relatively soon what we are going to do. Depending on where Michael gets a job we may move off campus closer to where he works and closer to the church we have been attending. If you want details feel free to email me. Needless to say, please pray for us as we face these difficult decisions.

Off to an interesting start for the year.

Michael has been laid off. Yes, we start the year off with going into work and hearing "we are restructuring and your position is no longer necessary". Thanks so much! Anyway, we were praying for God to give us a clear answer to what we should do for our next step. Well, here is the answer! Find a better job. We deserve better.