New Jobs!

So...remember when I admitted that I didn't know how up to date I'd keep my blog?! haha. well...its only been like...7 weeks or so. haha but...I thought I'd update everyone on our job situation. We've been SO blessed by the prayers and help in finding Jake and I jobs.  After about a month in Sacramento, I got a job at Chevy's, a mexican restaurant here in town.  I just happened to walk in by a spur the moment decision, and I got the job! It was such a blessing! I began work there basically the beginning of November.  It has been a great help and such a blessing, but it was hard always working in the evenings and weekends.

Jake got a part time job at The Gun Range here in town.  He works in the back, sorting and cleaning the bullet shells.  It's not a very exciting job, that's for sure :) But they work great with Jake's school schedule, and are very flexible, so its been a perfect fit.  SUCH a blessing.

Then just about 2 weeks ago, Lori, Jake's mom, sent us a Craigslist job posting. I have applied for dozens of jobs off Craigslist over the last few months, but I decided to give it a try.  It turns out it was SUCH a miracle! :) I recently was hired to work as a Receptionist at a small financial firm here in Sacramento called Sutley Wertzer, Inc.  There are only about 7 of us in the office, and everyone is really nice and easy to work with.  I've really enjoyed the more laid-back atmosphere. It definitley beats being on my feet all day at work, getting food all over me, and smelling like food every day after work. :)

Right now I'm currently working both jobs, weekdays at Sutley Wertzer, and weekends at Chevys.  It's a miracle that I've been able to have both to help us out right now.  It has been a journey getting this far, and a test of faith for sure.  But we've both learned a lot, and are forever grateful that the Lord truly does answer prayers and cares for us individually. Money can be a frustrating thing...I think it always will be, regardless of what stage of life we are in.  But it's so reassuring that although we don't have much, that as we pay our tithing, things always...always, work out.  We just have to trust Him. It's not always easy...but its what Jake and I truly feel deep down...the trust in knowing that it will work out, and that things really aren't as bad as they seem.  :)

I'll be putting up pictures of our Christmas decorated apartment soon to share.  But a quick update on us, we couldn't be happier. Jake and I just celebrated 4 months of being married, and its amazing to see and feel how much more I love him each day.  Jake is doing great in school, lots and LOTS of work, but he's doing wonderful! And we're loving celebrating the Christmas season together.