It's a new year - March 4, 2010. Praise God, Michael was healed and is now helping out with TFC at church and taking a class at Grace School of Theology in Pleasant Hill. He is still praying for direction for his life.

God has given us all a new trial. A new way to make us dependent on Him. Bob has been out of work since August 2009. God is faithful and meets our daily needs although we can't make our house payments. I remember Steve saying, our homes are not a need. We can stay anywhere He wants us. But we are fine, praise God to many loving friends and family.

I still work part-time with the Napa School District and believe my days are numbered there because of the uncertainty of school budget cuts and my own desire to pursue something else that will give us benefits. "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go," is a promise I cling to.

Nicole too is praying for direction for her life. After being accepted at Pacific Union College's nursing program, she felt this was not what God wanted her to do, so she quit. She's still teaching piano and baking, taking karate and praying.

In the meantime, Bob has been helping people with their taxes, learning about short sales, real estate and is also taking a class at the Seminary with Mike Canham. His days are full and I must say it is wonderful to have him home compared to the 12 hour days he was gone when he worked. He even cooks now and keeps the kitchen clean for me.

We meet Thursday nights as a family to pray, read God's word, and sing hymns and praise songs. I look forward to these times as they are so enriching. One day, our children will leave, so I treasure that as adults we can praise our Lord as a family.