God is in control...

Let me just start this post out by saying God knows what He is doing, His timing is perfect, and He is provider.

Last Thursday my husband lost his job.
Let me tell you that this has been one of my greatest fears, especially with me being a stay at home mom.
And even though it has only been a little over a week. God has graciously shown us how He provides and how putting all our faith and trust in Him is the only way to go.

God has placed an amazing peace on us. As many times as I have stressed and worried about things, there have been more moments of pure joy and trusting God. I can't even describe it.

When Justin called me to tell me the news, I had just arrived at the camp grounds where I was attending a 48 hr scrap retreat with a bunch of ladies from church. Even though I wasn't able to concentrate 100% on scrapbooking. I can't tell you how blessed I was to be with several ladies who
kept my spirits high, talked things out with me, and even giving some suggestions on employment.

God knows what He is doing.

That Sunday the sermon at church was about God being a provider. One of the songs we sang that morning was 'What A Friend We Have In Jesus'

What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear.
what a privilege to carry, everything to God in prayer
Oh what peace we often forfeit, Oh what needless pain we bear.
All because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer.

I LOVE our church. I am so proud to call them family! It's a blessing to have such a great support system and how many out there have already shown us love and support through this.
I love our families who have already helped us, and have offered help.

 God's timing is perfect.


This weekend we were able to file our taxes because we finally had all the necessary paper work to do so. All I can say to that is God is provider!


Justin has put in over 20 applications over the past week. He has had 1 phone interview and taken a test for that same job.
He is actually on the phone right now with a headhunter, and he has an interview on Thursday.

I have taken the advice of a friend who has been through this a couple times, and she said she wishes she would have enjoyed the time she had with her husband while he was home and out of work.
That is what I am doing. Even though we can't go out and spend money. We have been having date night in with movies, and just enjoying the time we have right now as a family.

Even though we don't know what is ahead, or how long it will take him to be placed at another job. We know that God is in control. He knows what he is doing, His timing is perfect, and He is provider.

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you, and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

If I could ask that you keep us in your prayers...Here are some specifics.


1. Pray that Justin finds a good job that he enjoys (praying he gets a job offer in the next week or 2)
2. That we stay healthy (our insurance runs out tomorrow)
3. That no out of the ordinary, huge expenses come up.

God has shown us several times how he provides. He has never let us down. He will see us through this rocky time. Thank you for praying for us!!

-Nicole Wiese