We are SO blessed!

Marcus and I were both stressed out for the better part of November. I had no ambition to do anything, and just wanted answers. Well, we finally got them! I am so happy, I really hate suspense, and don't have much patience.

I was told in the middle of November they were closing down the SouthWest Federal branch that I work at, along with laying off 16 people... Holy crap! I thought I was working for a stable company... I was included in the 16 people being laid off. Marcus is going to school and only working one day a week... It doesn't take rocket science to figure out $200 every two weeks isn't going to pay the bills. My parents offered to give up their last bit of extra space to us, and we decided to move in. We started moving things in one laundry basket load at a time.

On the day before Thanksgiving, I was working, and got a call that they would like me to work in St. George in the Call Center, rather than laying me off. *PHEW* He didn't know all the details of it, but I had a job and didn't lose my insurance. Happy Day! I am still not sure of all the details, but I do know I am going to be full time and answering phones. I am taking a pay cut, and we still moved in with my parents. I am so happy I have a job. Almost losing my job made me realize that although my job may not be the best, most appealing job, it was a job and I could support my family. It really changed my outlook, and I'm going to try and keep this attitude while I'm driving to St. George for the next who-knows-how long.

Thanksgiving was a blast! We got to see all of my family and eat dinner with them. My Grandpa and Grandma Mickelson and Alicia came down for Turkey dinner with us. It was quite fun. That evening, we went over to Mike's house and hung out with Marcus' family there. Pace, Liz and Kairi stayed at our apartment. The weekend was filled with playing games. If you have never played curses, get a group of friends togther and play. It's hilarious!

We got all our big stuff moved into our bedroom, and now we just need to get all the little stuff taken care of and other stuff put in storage. Hopefully we can get that done soon.

Marcus passed his first semester of school! WOO HOO! He thinks his next semester is going to be harder than this one. He has physics and anatomy and physiology. I know he'll do great. He is loving school, and takes every oppourtunity to tell me the names of bones that he's learned. The other day I hit my elbow, and he rattled off, that's your so and so. He is doing great! I love him so much.