New Job and Other Things

First, I (Summer) should apologize for not sending out this update sooner!  After about a week of job hunting, Jon was hired by Longview Radiator, an auto shop here in town (on Hwy 80, between McCann Rd and Bill Owens Parkway).  As this is about their busiest time of year, they agreed to take him on as a mechanic's assistant.  As far as aviation, it will help his resume because it is working mechanically, which aviation companies like to see.

Jon was called into his boss's office on Friday and given specific benchmarks that he MUST reach this week in order for the boss to justify keeping him on as an employee.  We are very grateful that this employer has been open with Jon and very specific about areas of improvement.

We have also now successfully moved into our new apartment!  Summer had planned to take about a week to move in, with help all week long, but plans changed quickly when the apartment filled up with 12 people helping on Monday evening!  In one hour, we went from not having a single room in the old apartment emptied to having every single room in the old apartment emptied.  After taking a day of rest on Tuesday while the water was shut off in the entire complex (maintenance?), Summer had 4 girlfriends (plus 4 children) over on Wednesday, and the old apartment was completely cleaned in about an hour and a half.  We are blessed beyond measure to have good friends to help!

Summer is travelling (with a couple of girlfriends) to Fort Worth this week for the Premier Designs National Rally (SUPER excited!), and Jon will take the time to help a friend build a catapult prototype and spend some guy time with friends, playing games.

Little Bit is doing well - we're at week 31, which means we could have a full-term baby in as little as 6 weeks!  We're looking forward to spending time with Jon's parents and youngest brother in a couple of weeks as they come down to visit, and we are working to get the new apartment ready for LB's arrival in a few short (but long) weeks.  As of this past Friday's midwife appointment, LB is in the correct position for birth, and seems to be staying there.

Please pray for Jon's encouragement as he seeks to meet (and exceed) the benchmarks that have been laid out for him, that all doubts about whether or not he can do the work will dissipate, and that he will be successful in this endeavor.  Please also pray for Summer and LB, as Summer has been in a bit of pain the past few days from LB laying on nerves that we didn't know exist and kicking ribs that are already tender from a growing baby.  Please continue to pray for wisdom in decision making (particularly regarding finances), and that we will be able to find affordable insurance for Jon, as he is currently not covered and doesn't get benefits in his current employment.  And thank you, friends and family, for your support and encouragement these past several months.