Don't believe anyone who says God doesn't have a sense of humor

So we made the big drive out here last week. I think at the end of the week we find out we might have potential renters. GREAT!!! Around that same time, Brian found out that Accenture (the company probably hiring him for a DC job) still likes him (awesome!) but that he may not need to re-locate. WHAT?????!!!!! We just drove across the whole country because we financially needed to and couldn't wait on the job to finalize.

The day we got the actual rental offer Brian was in communication with Accenture several times. Once, she told him that the private sector was now interested (whereas originally it was government, hence the DC location). Even still, she can't do ANYthing until she gets word from higher up to send an offer.

Then later that day (I believe this was all on Monday), she e-mailed Brian back to say that they had gone through MORE talks and gaver her the green light to offer Brian a job....in PHOENIX!!! Can you believe that? The boys and I just left there!

Renters.......job back in Phoenix.....Lord - what in the world are you trying to tell us? Brian and I were somewhat dumbfounded, and I had to laugh some. The person who actually figures salary amounts was out of the office today, but they've gone ahead and started the background check on Brian. It seems to be progressing quite nicely. But I'm not holding my breath - not til Brian gets his first paycheck anyway!

So, Brian and I have been praying and thinking a lot! We think we are going to go ahead and rent our old house out and try to find a smaller house to rent in the same area. This would only be for a year as that is the time amount for the contract. This would also help me & Brian save some money over the next year with a much lower rent. (This past year - yes, it's been almost a year - has been hard on us)

Maybe God was giving me this chance to be with Amanda and her family. It has been wonderful to see my boys playing with their cousins, whom they are just now getting to know.

God's plan is perfect, and sometimes it's a little crazy and funny while you are going through it.