Good news

I was reading through some past postings and thought I would update you on what has transpired since the "unemployment" post. Despite the loss of Troy's job and the frustration with the unemployment red tape, a few very good things have happened. Troy is almost finished with all of his coursework. He was able to get placed in Bagley to student teach which will begin in January. He was able to have a second appeal with unemployment, and we are waiting to hear what the judge decided. We have been waiting for a few weeks which we hope is a good sign. Last time he was denied, we heard back within two days! And the best news--because he is a "dislocated worker" he qualifies for services through Rural MN CEP, an agency that helps people find jobs, and they are paying for his spring tuition! The tuition is roughly the equivalent of what he would have made had he stayed at the radio station working part-time and gone to school.


Last year I had the realization of how important it is to focus on the positive things in life. This has helped me as we have made adjustments with job loss, income, etc. Through life's ups and downs, the Lord shows Himself faithful in ways we would never have imagined.