August 2010:
Brian started his 2nd semester at the University of Central Florida this past August. He has been taking upper level classes at the School of Business, and has been doing an amazing job academically! Between working 50 hours per week as a Network Engineer at BrightHouse Networks, he took 2 classes (8 credit hours) at UCF. This past semester he took Business Law & Ethics and International Business. These are definitely not cupcake classes! They have required many hours of study time, and grades are calculated by quiz and exam scores only. I am so proud to say that Brian "Aced" both of his classes and is on track to continue to peform exceptionally well at UCF.
September 2010:
I (Laurey) had a very exciting September! I finished up my last days at ThinkSmart, the Abstinence Program where I was working, took a solo mini-vaca to Oklahoma City, ministered at a women's event, flew back to Orlando to minister at Disney's Night of Joy, and then started a new job at the Florida United Methodist's Children Home.
I was blessed to sing at the "Women After God's Own Heart" event in Oklahoma City. I performed 9 original songs and preached out of the New Testament between songs.
*Brian surprised me with a sweet bouquet of flowers and candy when I came back from OKC. He is such a sweet heart!
Brian picked me up from the Orlando International Aiport and we drove STRAIGHT to Disney for the Night of Joy performance. Then, out of nowhere, the rain started pouring! I was originally slotted to perform at 9:55pm, but did not get to go on until about 11:30pm. However, God is faithful and I had an amazing time singing His praise at the Magic Kingdom.
(Funny story: I was backstage, looking out into the crowd and I saw this REALLY attractive guy. I took a closer look and guess what? It was my husband! It's sweet of God to remind me that he STILL stands out in a crowd and I am one lucky woman!) ;)
This is my second year to minister at Night of Joy, and each year it proves to be a continual blessing. :)After all the fun and games, I began a new full-time job as a Youth Care Specialist at the Florida United Methodist Children's Home in Enterprise, FL. My schedule was not the most ideal, Thurs-Monday, 3-11pm, and the drive was about 60 miles round trip. Whew! Talk about a tired lady!
At this time, I also took on a part-time position at our church, First Baptist Orlando. I serve as the Assistant to Children's Music and Worship. I have the most tender-hearted boss, the BEST volunteers and a fantastic group of kids that I get to facilitate and work with on a weekly basis.
It truly is a blessing to work in the Music & Worship Department of FBCO. God definitely has me where he wants me right now!
I have never worked a full and part time job before, so 60 hours a week with NO off days began to be a little draining. (I missed my hubby, too!)
October 2010:
By October, I felt an unsettling feeling in my spirit. After fasting and praying, the Lord revealed to me that the job at the Children's Home was not where I needed to be. With no idea of what other job I would have to supplement my lost income, I felt the Lord's peace about leaving the Children's Home position. How many of you know that God is so faithful? He really is! I tell you that before my last day of work on Friday, God had provided me with a new job to supplement from this upcoming job loss on the Wednesday of that week! PRAISE JEHOVAH JIREH, the Lord that provides! It is so comforting to know that when we draw close to Him, listen and DO as His peace leads, He will provide. This is a promise!
Currently, I still work with Children's Music & Worship at the FBCO, and I also have the privilege of taking care of 2 precious little girls (age 2 and 4 years) part time. All total, the Lord provides me with 44 hours of solid work each week....and I am so much happier than I was with the 60 hour work weeks. He is faithful and is teaching me a lot about household management, time mangament and motherhood through this second job as a caretaker. I'm a mom-in-training! :)
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