Trying something new...

Greetings to those that might read...

I am going to give blogging a try. Hope that I can keep up with it on a regular basis, but if not my life will go on.

I find myself in an interesting place, it has almost been two years since my wife has worked full time. That is okay by me, since my daughter is almost two. But I have learned some really good lessons in that time. One being, money matters. Not so much the desire for wealth, but the everyday needs of money. Budgets always sound like a good idea, but when you are living on one salary and feeding 3 people it doesn't always work the best. Credit cards, hate them, but you almost need them in today's society. I wish I would have handled them a little better but it is a lesson well learned. Another thing I learned, it is better to rent then own a home when on staff at a church. I have a house in western PA that hasn't sold in over a year. Thus meaning having a rent payment and a mortgage. Not fun! But on the good side, my real estate agent had an open house this past weekend and two people were interested. Problem with that, we have had three other people interested and still have the home. Hoping this time one will make an offer.

I know it may seem like a lot of complaining, but its not. I put myself into all the situations, once again not complaining. There has been good to come from this. My relationship with my wife is stronger than ever. She has started working for Mary Kay, I know some people may be laughing right now. But she is on her way to becoming a Director.(and I know she will do it) She has started to qualify for a new car for the next two years, in which, Mary Kay pays the lease and 85% of the insurance. Also has gotten some other benefits like a week's vacation (paid for) and almost ready to get another. Commission check is looking good for this month too. The most important thing about it is she can take care of our daughter and set her own schedule. The church I am presently at, the people have been genuinely generous, with love gifts (money or food), just when we need it. And I know all in all God's got my back.

So this is the start of something new...I feel God is starting a new page or chapter in my life or for my family. I know it is going to be fun. So if you feel discourage today, don't it could always be worse. My wife and I have started to look at/for the good and encouraging things, instead of the dumb and discouraging things. If you focus on the positive life will be better. Remember, when it feels like no one out there cares, God does.

One Love,
DK