God's Hand in Ruth's Work...

While we were busy planning and making preparation in anticipation of our train travel to Texas to visit family we encountered an opportunity to live in faith when Ruth received a layoff notice from her job of 7 years at Korvan/Oxbo. After the initial shock and some spontaneous decisions which Ruth is so good at (Not!), with even a job interview thrown in, Ruth said goodbye to co-workers who surprised her with a farewell potluck luncheon on March 22nd, complete with balloons, flowers, etc. which Jack also got to share. What a way to go! We already had reservations for our trip so we packed in 3 days and made it on the train on the 25th. God gave us a respite time as we traveled 1st class with meals included going from Everett to Chicago where we had an overnight stay, then on to Austin, TX.

Catching Up...

Well... as you can see it's been a very long time since I began this blog, so I have a lot of catching up to do.

As we begin another new year, I am mindful of my mother, Holly, who was quite a quote persons. Today I came across this one which seems to be quite apropos as I reflect on the events of the past year:

"To See the Hand of God in Everything

Makes Life a Great Adventure"

I think this will be a theme for this blog as it fits with the blessings Jack and I have experience together in our relationship. So here we go...