I am still looking for work. I have a part time job with the Church, but it is not enough to support me. I do enjoy working at the church, I get to do a lot of work outside with landscaping, and maintenance. I do some work in the church. I just painted the Women's Restroom, I stack chairs, arrange chairs, repair toilets, replace burnt out lighting, vaccum carpet, things of that sort.
I think that if I were able to get a part time job on top of the church job, I could keep my head above water.
Still looking to sell my truck, I havent had a ton of people calling about it, but it is a great truck. the prices are just so low out there. I need to sell though.
Also still looking to get some renters into my house. Its a great little 2 bedroom place. Just cant quite afford to be making the full mortgage payment on it. ...
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Uganda getting Closer
We are having a Bowl-A-Thon on Monday April 27, 2009 to raise money for Uganda some more. Since we have gotten the container shipped we have all this time to raise money to pay for it all. We still have shipping costs and Individual support money to raise. The Bowl-A-Thon is setup so that sponsors may pledge x number of dollars or cents per pin. We play 2 games and whatever our score ends up being is the number of pins that we knock down. In the past week, I have gotten some donations from various companies to provide prizes for participants who bowl. Each bowler is responsible to get 10 sponsors at a minimum. There will be teams of 4, and we have the capability of supporting 24 teams. We will be bowling at Rosebowl in Portland. Click Here for Directions.
We are also planning an even downtown in the George Morlan Venue to host a dinner and concert event. We are still working out details about this.
We are also planning an even downtown in the George Morlan Venue to host a dinner and concert event. We are still working out details about this.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Weekend of fun
On Saturday March 14th, Neal, Chris and I went out for an adventure deep, deep in the woods. okay, well it wasn't that deep. Trillium Lake was looking absolutely beautiful with all the snow up there. We cross country skied for about a quarter mile, then took off a little bit from the main trail and started to build our tower of babel in the snow. Neal was the compactor machine, and Chris was the backhoe... and I was the one warming my hands under the tree.. ha ha, well I was till they caught me. We made a HUGE mound of snow, compressed it all, then started to dig.
Since we didn't get started on the trip until around 3:30 that afternoon, we ended up completing our snow cave in the dark. We didn't any time to goof off in the daylight, but I had a blast. We ate some amazing things for dinner; Instant mashed potatoes, little smokeys in BBQ sauce, Gatorade, and White Cheddar Cheese-its. They were simply delicious. Throughout the night there were little drips here and there. We had to sit up and pat the ceiling where it was happening and it usually took care of the problem. When we went to bed we could stand on our knees, but when we woke up we couldn't. the ceiling had sagged that much. Of course we had a HUGE cave, so I guess its understandable.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Still Rockin'...
Well its been about a month since I was laid off, a little more. I have interviewed with Lease Crutcher Lewis, they are an awesome contractor down here, but they havent been getting back to me, which leads me to believe that they might be considering someone else. The projects that they were going to put me on got moved back so I am looking at another 2 to 3 weeks before I get an answer. I would bet on about 3 1/2 weeks.... =)
Still looking to sell the truck, and rent my place out. I need a job before I can rent it out. Otherwise I will have to pay someone to have someone else come in and fix a few things in my house.
Uganda is getting closer. I have gotten a few steps closer to getting some playground equipment, I need to get it soon. our container is going to be shipping here pretty soon. The meetings have been going well, and we have all of our team selected with the exception of 1 spot still open. Jenny is coming this year, which I am very excited about. We still have a bunch of fundraisers that we need to do, and things of that nature. The time is coming soon, I hope that it is still in God's Plan for me to go this year. I am pretty sure it is. I know that He will get me there.
Be praying for my job. that is the first order of business.
Still looking to sell the truck, and rent my place out. I need a job before I can rent it out. Otherwise I will have to pay someone to have someone else come in and fix a few things in my house.
Uganda is getting closer. I have gotten a few steps closer to getting some playground equipment, I need to get it soon. our container is going to be shipping here pretty soon. The meetings have been going well, and we have all of our team selected with the exception of 1 spot still open. Jenny is coming this year, which I am very excited about. We still have a bunch of fundraisers that we need to do, and things of that nature. The time is coming soon, I hope that it is still in God's Plan for me to go this year. I am pretty sure it is. I know that He will get me there.
Be praying for my job. that is the first order of business.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Boat is a Rockin'
Well,
A lot has happened since 3 days ago, I seem to have misplaced my job. I have put my truck up for sale, and I am looking into getting renters to come into my house and have it managed by a property manager. All the while, I have been looking for a new job, and trying to find someone to donate Playground equipment and a container for shipping to Mombasa Kenya. As busy as I sound, I havent been that busy. =)
There is a bright side to being laid-off that is keeping me sane. God has decided that I need to move. He is ultimately the one in control of my path. I can just follow his lead. or go where I feel he is directing me. This has also become an opportunity rather than an obstacle, I can decide if I really want to stay in construction. I have been in contact with a few relatives and friends that are helping me get back into a job, so God has definatley blessed me with good friends and family. I have been able to stay worry free the whole time that I have been without work. (granted that is only 2 working days at this point) =)If anyone wants to buy a truck just email me, and if anyone needs a house to rent, you also can email me.
A lot has happened since 3 days ago, I seem to have misplaced my job. I have put my truck up for sale, and I am looking into getting renters to come into my house and have it managed by a property manager. All the while, I have been looking for a new job, and trying to find someone to donate Playground equipment and a container for shipping to Mombasa Kenya. As busy as I sound, I havent been that busy. =)
There is a bright side to being laid-off that is keeping me sane. God has decided that I need to move. He is ultimately the one in control of my path. I can just follow his lead. or go where I feel he is directing me. This has also become an opportunity rather than an obstacle, I can decide if I really want to stay in construction. I have been in contact with a few relatives and friends that are helping me get back into a job, so God has definatley blessed me with good friends and family. I have been able to stay worry free the whole time that I have been without work. (granted that is only 2 working days at this point) =)If anyone wants to buy a truck just email me, and if anyone needs a house to rent, you also can email me.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Weekend Visit
Jenny came up for the weekend! It was so nice to have her here. She stayed with some friends on Thursday night, and then she was with me at my place Friday night, and Saturday night. We got to spend a ton of time together. We went and bought some picture frames, went to IKEA, and Costco, then over to Taylor's place and played with Ella, Elliot and Greg were there also. We played Board games and Barbequed some steaks. Then on Sunday she wanted to come to church with me, that was rad, and then she had to take off back for Gold Beach on Sunday afternoon. She took Grinny down so that she can see Gold Beach again and spend some time there. I didn’t take any pictures. I’m slapping myself for that. She pointed out that I don’t have any pictures of her in my house.... oops. So next time I am with her, I need to be sure to get some pictures of her and I.
I had a great weekend with her. Looking forward to the next time I can see her. I need to plan a trip down there, I think in the spring when the weather gets nicer, Ill take my bike along, and ride up the Rogue River on a sunny day.
Mark and Susan came back from Uganda. They brought back a bag full of letters to us. I got one from Florence that was so nice. It was good to be able to hear about what they are thinking. He tells me that I am to be in charge of getting the playground built. I am looking forward to it.
I sent an email to Ssimbwa (my contractor in Uganda) asking him if he has any experience with building play structures, and if no, does he know anyone who does. We will need to use them as it will be impossible to get it done otherwise. This is a picture of Ssimbwa and his family at church on Sunday in Uganda.
I had a great weekend with her. Looking forward to the next time I can see her. I need to plan a trip down there, I think in the spring when the weather gets nicer, Ill take my bike along, and ride up the Rogue River on a sunny day.
Mark and Susan came back from Uganda. They brought back a bag full of letters to us. I got one from Florence that was so nice. It was good to be able to hear about what they are thinking. He tells me that I am to be in charge of getting the playground built. I am looking forward to it.
I sent an email to Ssimbwa (my contractor in Uganda) asking him if he has any experience with building play structures, and if no, does he know anyone who does. We will need to use them as it will be impossible to get it done otherwise. This is a picture of Ssimbwa and his family at church on Sunday in Uganda.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
The New Year
Well, its only the 8th and I am already making a new posting. I dont even know if anyone looks at this thing. I suppose Ill just keep writing in case someone wants to know. =)
Sent our Fact-finding team to Uganda today. there are 4 of them I believe; Ann Powell, Dave Hamilton, Susan and Mark Gosvener. So far, this is shaping up to be another incredible experience; we’ll be expanding the water project, upgrading and installing electrical at the orphan village, hopefully putting in a soccer field and playground equipment, and several other practical projects to improve the quality of life at the village. We may (or may not) send a small team north to Lira for a few projects there as well. We will also be doing our ministry programs with the children and mums. All in all I am totally excited and have turned in my application already, even though I am a Leader and am definatley going I still have to apply.
Lets see. Been really rainy the past couple of days. It has actually been so bad that between the rain and all the snow melting up in the Mountians somewhere, Johnson Creek has been flooding. I took the opportunity to go and check it out. I got to drive through it a few times. It was rad. The picture is of Johnson Creek and Bell in Portland heading West. It was pretty neat for me to see, but im sure terrible for some others.
Neal and Kristi Douglas had a little baby boy, he is absolutley the man. he is my little buddy. I went and visited them in the Hospital and took a few pictures for them. They are a little happy family. Neal is a full time student, and now a full time Daddy. Kristi Im sure is taking a little time off to take care of hudson, and then will go back to work, but be sure to keep them in your prayers.
Excited to see what God brings tomorrow. =)
Sent our Fact-finding team to Uganda today. there are 4 of them I believe; Ann Powell, Dave Hamilton, Susan and Mark Gosvener. So far, this is shaping up to be another incredible experience; we’ll be expanding the water project, upgrading and installing electrical at the orphan village, hopefully putting in a soccer field and playground equipment, and several other practical projects to improve the quality of life at the village. We may (or may not) send a small team north to Lira for a few projects there as well. We will also be doing our ministry programs with the children and mums. All in all I am totally excited and have turned in my application already, even though I am a Leader and am definatley going I still have to apply.
Lets see. Been really rainy the past couple of days. It has actually been so bad that between the rain and all the snow melting up in the Mountians somewhere, Johnson Creek has been flooding. I took the opportunity to go and check it out. I got to drive through it a few times. It was rad. The picture is of Johnson Creek and Bell in Portland heading West. It was pretty neat for me to see, but im sure terrible for some others. 
Neal and Kristi Douglas had a little baby boy, he is absolutley the man. he is my little buddy. I went and visited them in the Hospital and took a few pictures for them. They are a little happy family. Neal is a full time student, and now a full time Daddy. Kristi Im sure is taking a little time off to take care of hudson, and then will go back to work, but be sure to keep them in your prayers. Excited to see what God brings tomorrow. =)
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