Sing to the Glory of God!

This is a video taken last week with a visit to Brody by Rainee, Chloe, and Alec.

This week has been one of ups and downs, I received my Oklahoma Teacher Certification today and last week, my Texas Certification. Linda and I got word that we have a house, then, after the brakes went out on the car and rear end had to be repaired, found we couldn't afford to put the deposit down! Brody was denied transportation to Tulsa to be with his parents, so everything looked bleak, to say the least!

“I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish He didn't trust me so much.”

Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

This quote has been ringing in my ears and we have been struggling with our faith but, true to the words I so often use (sometimes simply 'mouth'), God did provide. We have the much-needed deposit money through the Grace of God. Thank you Jesus!

We have the generosity of my sister, Christina, and brother-in-law, Pat to thank as well, they are coming down with a trailer to help us move some of our stuff this weekend into the garage of the new place. That will make a dent of our moving so we can bring a much smaller load next weekend and complete our move.

We are not out of the woods yet, "God has done great things for me and mighty is His Name..." as Mary says in her Magnificat. Keep the Arroyo family, and Brody, in prayers. More to come...

How Time Flies!

Well, Mother's Day was spent on the road! Linda and I traveled to Tulsa for the Tulsa Teachers' Job Fair. We had a great visit with Landon, Kayla, Kadence, Christina, Pat, Robert, and Amanda. Time just did not allow to see Jose', Matthew, Michael or Andrew this trip.

We are hoping to be able to see them the next time around. The Job Fair was fruitful, I believe. I met with 11 schools and had 4 or more serious bites. I am hoping that one of those bear fruit.

We have also been looking at houses but, without a contract in hand, that will have to wait, both for money in hand and knowing which school I will be working at.

Gas was a BEAR! We left Keller paying $3.48 and arrived in Tulsa to $3.69 gas prices! They had risen by the time we returned though, so Keller wasn't outdone! It does not look like there will be a lot of leisurely travel over the summer at the rate these prices are headed!

God Bless and I will try to keep Blogging more in the future!

Happy Birthday Christina!

Well, it has been quite awhile since that little blonde haired beauty came home to Inola, OK! Her grandpa McGrew could not get enough of her, and her big brother got used to her!

Seriously, she still is a cutie and happy Birthday. By the way, that was in 1968 when she came home! Do the math, she has one more year before Old-Timers kicks in!