Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Facing a Dilemma

This past week has been a week of emotional and mental struggling. Waiting for God to open up something has been a struggle in itself. But then I faced a dilemma. When Karen asked her school Superintendent for a reference letter, he suggested that I apply for an elementary teaching position at the school (that way they wouldn't lose a great teacher in Karen!). Do we want to stay in Colorado if I was offered a teaching position? If I was hired, what if I was offered a church position later this summer? And, if we really would like to move, does Karen sign her contract for next year or wait or resign now?? We are really struggling with all these issues. Our hearts' desire is to move near family, but we also need to be financially responsible. It is not really very financially sound to quit a job and plan to move when you don't have another job lined up or your house hasn't sold.
We are so thankful that God continues to provide!! We thank all of you who have given us advice and are praying for us.
I am currently in contact with a church in the Sacramento area--However, it is a bi-vocational position so I am also applying for teaching jobs in that area--and we will wait to see how God leads.
Two specific prayer requests: 1) That our house will sell soon if we are going to move; and (2) that God will guide us by opening the door for either a pastor position or teaching position or both for me (and subsequently, a teaching job for Karen).

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