Thursday, Jan 21, 2010

Greetings !

I didn't realize so much time had gone by since my last posting. Well I think things are starting to look up for us. For one thing we did get the car back.. What a relief for everyone. Now I can get to work on time and my brother in law does not have to take me to the train and pick me up. What a burden we have been for them. They would never say anything, they have been so kind and supportive with us.. We will never be able thank them enough!

This last weekend we went house hunting... What a joke! The problem here in this area is the economy is not suffering like the rest of the country so no one is leaving here.. But there are allot of people moving here. So finding a place has been very discouraging. By Sunday evening we were deciding if we should stay or go. We were feeling like such a burden to my brother in laws family... We did not want to strain our relationship with them so we were seriously thinking about going back. Fortunately, that night my niece come by and suggested we take over their less since they were moving out on the first. Their apartments allow dogs up to 70 pounds. Its only a one bedroom, but since we don't own anything that will work out great. Only a few months left on the lease so if we didn't like it there that allows us to move if we want. Worked out for both parties bug time.

They also have some extra furniture that they are going to let us have like a bed and dinning room table. My father n law has an extra tv he is going to give us. I pray that God will bless these kind people for all their help.

This has been one of the most trying times in my life. I'll be honest, there have been times through all of this that I have wondered where God is. Not once have we gone hungry, we have had a roof over our head every night with a bed to sleep in, and we have been surrounded by loving and caring people... God has been with us big time. Thank you Lord !!

I'm typing this from my phone again and my big fingers r getting tired. I pray that His peace will fill your hearts. Never forget, no matter what is going on in your life... God is there!

Tim

Jan 12, 2010

Greetings!!

I have a little time to write so I figured now is a good time..

Riding the train back from my job in Ogden. The trip takes about an hour and half. The first train is more of a commuter train. Two story cars, tables with power outlets for phone of computers. The second led is more like riding a subway car. At peak hours it can be standing room only. That ride is a little shorter. Yes, I'm riding the trains because I don't have the car back. Its done, they want $675.00 before I can take it. They did allot of work to it. Changed out the belts.. Fixed some leaks, stuff like that. My boss is going to help.. And I get paid either Thursday or Friday so at least I'll have it for the weekend.

We r still staying with my brother n law. They have been so kind through ask of this.. I pray God will bless them for their kindness.

Most of the time I'm ok. But then other times I feel like such a piece of shit. We've sold everything we own.. Everything. When the car died that didn't help. Now I feel like I have nothing. I feel like such a looser at times. I know I'm not, but until u experience it.. U can't even imagine. I hope and pray that none of u ever go thru this.

Please pray for my marriage as well. All of this has been so hard on my wife. I thought it might bring us closer, but just the opposite has happened. If we make it through this as husband and wife it will only be because its Gods will.

The job is going well. It is winter here in Utah so things are a little slow. Spring is right around the corner.. Can't wait !!

Thank you for your prayers... Peace to you.

Tim

Jan 09 2009

We have been in Salt Lake now since Monday. I went to work in Ogden on Tuesday. We are staying at my brother in laws house while we find something and save up the money for a house. I can't say enough about the kindness that my brother in law and his wife have shown. Opening up their home to us even though we have four dogs. We will forever be grateful for what they have done. If it wasn't for them we'd be living in the car probably. Their house is on the south side of Salt lake City so my drive to work is over 60 miles each way. It's not that bad really, just dealing with all the traffic makes it take longer than normal.

Our car broke down yesterday (Thursday). I was just getting on the freeway when the engine light came on and the motor just died. I pulled off to the shoulder of the freeway with my flashers going. Called my brother in law and also called a tow truck. While I was waiting I had two Utah Highway Patrol stop and see if I was ok. They were both very kind and professional. My brother in law ended up taking me to the train so I could go onto work. It's now Friday night and it looks like the car is going to be around $600.00 to fix (which I have about $50.00 to my name). Not worried, things are going to work out. God will take care of us one way or another.

Speaking of God. I have to rant a little. About a month before we headed west I wrote about 6 different churches in the Ogden area. I wrote asking for some help. Not financial help, just some help with a place to stay for a short time till we found a house. I'm sorry to say not only did no one offer any help, but I did not receive a response from any of the churches I wrote to. Now I'm the last person to ever pass judgment, but someone should have taken the time to respond, even a quick note just to say sorry, we aren't able to help you at this time. I won't name any of the churches but I will say they were all so called Christian churches. I'm pretty sure if Christ were here today and I asked him for somekind of help, He at least would have responded to me one way or another. The problem for me with this is what if I had been someone who was in my same position but not a follower of Christ. Do you think this person would want anything to do with Christianity after this... no!

Getting late... I'll write more over the weekend.

Peace to you all.
Tim

Almost there!

Here it is Sunday evening.. We are now in Albuquerque, NM. Looooong day on the road. To try and trim the time we've started hitting the drive throughs and eat on the run.

The weather has been really great, kinda cold in Oklahoma but not to bad here in NM. Tomorrow we will arrive at Darrell's (my brother n law) house later in the day. FINALLY !

We talked with our youngest son tonight.. That's been really hard leaving him behind. But, that's life.. He is almost 20 and wants to do this. Just dealing with the loss.

Please continue to keep us in ur prayers.. Thank you.

Tim

Day 1

The day arrived! Over the last few days we were able to sell most everything, what we didn't sell we gave to Goodwill. We left this morning at 9:30am. We had to say goodbye to our youngest son who is staying here in Savannah for now. I'm not good at goodbyes at all.. I guess no one is really. We went to a New Years Eve party late nast night with some really good friends. After midnight we said r goodbyes. Staying up late made it very hard to get up this morning.. Didn't even drink really.. Had like two beers.

Writing from a hotel in Jasper, Alabama from my cell phone so this is kinda short.

Please keep us in prayers.. I'll update again tomorrow evening.

Tim