Monday, June 26, 2006

Decisions, decisions. . .

Lani & I are stressing a bit over several decisions before us:
Lani's job situation -- she has a half-time offer that she could still probably take, but financially we'd be much better off with a full-time job (yet, will one be available?). She also could take a job at a private school, Portland Christian, and then our kids could go there for free, but she'd make just a little more than half of what a public school job would pay. Then again, should we send our kids there instead of to public school? We're just not sure what to do here (and need to decide really soon!).

Where to live -- we've looked at some houses (all of which are much more expensive than our home in Tomball) and have found one or two that could work. We've also learned of a couple of rentals that we could probably get right into. So, do we rent a house and try to pay off some debts and save more toward a house, or do we do what we can to get into a house now (since prices here are jumping up higher and higher all the time)? Another tough decision before us.

Just thought I'd share what we're stuggling with and ask for your prayers.

We had a really nice time over the weekend at the Columbia Christian/Cascade College 50th Anniversary Reunion. It was great to see so many old friends (and their kids), to sing in the alumni choir, and to just get reconnected with lots of classmates, teachers, and friends.

We went to church yesterday at the East County Church of Christ and it was a bit strange to be in a church that we've never been a part of and yet know about 2/3 of the people. They mentioned a number of people who were being considered as elders and I think I knew them all. Afterward we enjoyed lunch with three families that are very good friends.

6 comments:

Patti said...

You guys will be in my prayers!
I know it is hard to move into an area and have to make those kind of decisions quickly. We have done it three times and hopefully, we never will be in that position again- too much stress!

Vonnie said...

Dan,
Tom and I will keep you in our prayers. We are leaving Portland tomorrow - to go back to our own heat. Wasn't the weekend great? We really enjoyed being with you, Lani, and the other "kids" that we taught.

Anonymous said...

Church felt strange! I second that notion. This last Sunday was the first time to be in church since y'all left. After four years of being with your family it really felt like we were out of place. No more small group on Sunday night. I truely feel your pain. As for your Stress, try throughing out the fleece and see what God will do.
Your in our prayers.
Have a great week.

--Nina said...

Tim and I will continue to have you and your family in our prayers! We'll pray for wisdom, discernment, and peace for the decisions that you need to make! It is so much easier to look back at the road we have travelled than to look ahead to where it is leading...but, God is with you no matter what, and that is comforting and a great source of peace.

We still hope your family could end up being near our family somehow! We love singing with you! :)

erinlo said...

Dan- We're still thinking about you and praying for you. We love ya'll so much!

Owen B. said...

still praying, too....