Nov 3, 2003

Wow, so I know it's been an extremely long time since I have posted anything on here. It's been a crazy past 2 months. I'll try to sum things up quickly. #1- Jason is gone. He decided to be a big man one day and throw my mom into the TV, and bang her up pretty bad. I called the cops, he got hauled off to jail, the cops set a protective order against him, his court date is this Friday. I pray he gets the full 16 months. Mom had a hard time at first but she's doing much better now. We're all able to laugh, joke, have fun, and do what we want! #2- I LOVE my church! It's been great getting to know the people better, hanging out with them. I can't wait 'til Im living out there. Glen and Zina (Pastor and his wife) are the greatest. I house sat for them for about 5 days, which was fun. I learned how to cook some, had time to think, and accomplish some personal projects. We just got done w/ a Halloween outreach with the kids, so that was a lot of fun, and a lot of work. Oh! My best friend (Sweet) is now the Childrens Pastor! Yay! #3- No Job Yet! I'm still tutoring my sister, helping the other with her homework, doing work around the house, and things like that. I would have one, but we only have one vehicle right now, which Mom is using all day, everyday. So I haven't been able to go out. I ask her if she can pick up apps for me, but she forgets. #4- I'm pretty sure I will be moving out soon. I know I keep saying that, but it looks like it might really happen right now. I will be moving in w/ Sweet, getting a job around there, after a month I will go out to get a car, and then I will be pretty set. With no help from my mother. The only thing that could stop me is if Lisa (Sweet's sister) and her family don't move out, and they will cuz they already signed papers.#5- Something between me and my Mom. She is being very unreliable right now, extremely selfish, and at times quite rude to me. I've tried so hard to change my attitude towards her, and after a good conversation w/ Christian I was more than determined to do it. Then she tells me that she will not allow me to use the truck, after the van get's fixed, when I move out to get back and forth from work, even though I said I would take over payments for her. She wants the truck, incase something happens to the van (it's a good car, just needs new brake pads), plus Taylor might need it. Tay doesnt even know how to drive! So needless to say I'm a little upset. I'm hoping after I move out things will get better. I'm happy to say though she finally got a job. She started training today at a new cafe in town. Hopefully things will look better for her financially.

I need yall to be praying that I can find ways to teach my sisters how to be good stewards of their money, financially wise, make budgets for themselves, save, and plan. My Mom has not set a good example with that at all, but I thank God I just am that way, and was grounded in it more while I was away at school. Also pray that moving out, getting a job, and a car, and established will all work out quickly and smoothly this time. I'm ready, willing, and able to do it, so I know I can. May The Grace, Peace, and Strength of our Holy, Glorious Father be with your spirit.