Turning Point

As you know, job hunting is a pain. KSD has been slowing down a LOT since the school year is ending, which means less work for me. And working weekends at Gold's and part time at the airport doesn't get us enough to pay for anything but gas and other bills. So Keith and I have been on the search for better, more reliable jobs for the past few weeks. We prayed and prayed to find something, either here or in Spokane. (Matt and Leslie wanted us to come stay with them in their new house. Which would have been nice getting out of Tri-Cities and starting fresh elsewhere. But jobs there are scarce. So we prayed to see if moving was meant for us. And well, we got our answer..

Yesterday morning Keith came home from work at the airport and told me, "Babe. I am going to get a job today. I just have a feeling I will." I said, "I hope you do!" rolled over and went back to sleep. But sure enough, about 5 hours later, Keith gets a text from his brother-in-law, Luke, asking if he was still interested in a job at Metalfab. A guy just got fired and they were moving one of the yard workers into the shop to weld. Keith said yes, drove down to Metalfab, and filled out an application. They told him they would call in about 2-3 days. That same day they called and told him to come in tomorrow!

Me on the other hand. I've been looking online, sending my resume to everyone, and might get a job. I applied to be a receptionist at a dental office. After doing so Keith and I went over to the Manis's to see Lily and Renea was on the phone. She asks me if I applied at a dental office. I told her yea right before we came here. Well they just called me and asked if there was any relation to a Marissa Manis and I told them, Yes she just married my son. The dentist knows Bob. Small world huh? So I'm here waiting for a call that will hopefully come in 1-2 weeks. Can't wait!

On a less happy note, I got a speeding ticket. Who knew anyone was awake at 6 in the morning? Driving to Gold's last Saturday, I admit I was going a little to fast (10 over). I was looking all around for cops to make sure I didn't get pulled over, but that plan fell through as soon as those little motorcycle guys get on the road. Anyways, I was minding my own business, driving 70 (although I'm almost positive I was going 75, but we can just let that slide) in a 60, when I see this motorcycle come speeding behind me. Being the smart lady I am, I pushed the car into neutral, because that motorcycle was NOT there before. Sure enough its a little copper. Well I rolled down my window, waited, realized he was at the other window, so I rolled down the passenger window and talked to the guy. Told him I can't find my insurance because I just got married and I'm not exactly sure where my husband put it, he said it was fine took my license and registration to his motorcycle, wrote me a ticket for 5 over to save me a little money, very thoughtful of him. Showed him my insurance and went off on my way. I was so grateful for him, I wasn't even that mad!

Happy note again, I got a bridesmaid dress for my sister's wedding. Shayla is getting married May 28! Another happy note, Derick's now fiancée got a wedding dress, they are getting married June 17! Talk about lucky parents! 3 weddings in 1 year and in less than 6 months. Good grief! (:

And talk about being busy. Those 2 have had less time than anyone I know. On top of working, and planning 3 weddings, they also had the opportunity to participate in Savior of the World. Keith and I were privileged enough to go see in the last night, also being the day before Easter. It was the most spiritual, touching show I have ever witnessed. I cried, through about half of it. Good cries of course. Before the show I was also able to write a little note to my cousins Brendan who is in New Jersey on his Spanish speaking mission.

So obviously life has been amazing so far for Mr. Manis and I, minus the few upsetting parts. But when life gets you down, you know what you got to do?.. Just keep swimming (;