Warning: this post is going to be much more serious than what you’re used to seeing here. So if you only stop by for the laughs and the pictures, stop reading right now and come back tomorrow. If you’re interested in the latest big development in our life, and would like to know how to pray for us, read on. We won’t judge either way. :-)
We need to ask for your prayers. When all of this “economic crisis” stuff began, I really thought it would never affect Jake and I. Until Friday, when we got an email from the Seminary president calling for a “family meeting” to discuss our financial troubles and the steps being taken to address said troubles. The meeting was today, and I don’t think it would be an exaggeration to say we were blindsided by the announcement that we who they consider “student-related staff” (just means your spouse is taking more than 3 hours of classes) would be losing all health insurance benefits. There are cuts being made across the board, and literally every employee is being affected by it, but this is the most pressing issue for us. Effective February 1st, we no longer have insurance. Wow. I’m not going to go into the gruesome details of how little I make, but suffice it to say that the real draw of a job on campus is the health insurance. Or rather, was. So now we’re at the point of making a decision. Do I stay in my current job making very little with no insurance, or do I look elsewhere for better pay and benefits? If craigslist is any indication, there are plenty of jobs similar to mine (administrative assistant) out there that pay more than double what I make right now, plus full benefits. But I don’t want to make a decision based on greed, or my own need to handle my own problems. I’ve made drastic decisions before concerning jobs, and ended up in a bad place. So I really just want to be where God wants me. That’s how you can pray. ”God, put Diana where you want her, and give her and Jake the faith to trust You to provide.” Thanks for that. We love you guys.
Girl, Travis and I thought about you and Jake (whom we don’t even know- HA) today after we were informed of what went on at that meeting. I know how little you make and my heart hurts for you because the insurance was a MAJOR benefit of your job. We are praying for you guys and the decisions that now must be made.
Love,
Steph
We are definitely praying for you and thanks as always for being such a prayer warrior for us.
I’m sure you guys know how I feel about the business/admin office there. I hate it for you guys, but I know God’s going to take care of ya’ll. Em and I will be praying for God’s guidance and protection during this time, and that He’ll let you know what to do!
Matt and I are definately keeping ya’ll in our prayers. We found out what was going on and you guys were some of the first on our minds. We will continue to lift ya’ll up in prayer, that God’s will would be easliy perciveable and you would have no question as to where he wants you.
I completely understand the type of situation you are in and I will definitely pray for you guys. God is faithful and just and I know He will give you wisdom and discernment in making these decisions.
I will be in much prayer for my Kids. I love you both and God will take care of you both.
Love Mom
I will definitely be praying for you guys, and more specifically a job for you Diana. I will ask Karie to pray for you guys as well! love you both
we are praying for you. Psalm 46