Friday, May 15, 2009

Good News and Bad News

So most of you have heard that we are having another boy! That is our good news... everything is looking good, I am feeling better (other than allergies ugh!) and now we are 1/2 way done with the pregnancy! Oh and I am the size of a small bus, by the end of this pregnancy I will be the size of a large one!
The bad news however is that Mark lost his job a couple of weeks ago. His company was not doing very well and then they just tanked. About 3/4 of the employees were laid off and Mark was one of them. That's what you get for being the last one hired! Anyways... we are currently looking for new employment, we have had a few good leads already and Mark has been able to apply for jobs and do handyman work for friends and family that is bringing in enough to get by on. Also we get to keep our insurance so we don't have to worry about paying for our baby when he comes so all in all it could be worse!
But if any of you have extra time in your prayers (I know a lot of us need them right now) if you would remember us we would be grateful. We can't help but feel gratitude at a time like this when we have so many people there for us and giving us encouragement. The Lord has prepared us for this challenge and I know we will come out on top.

5 comments:

The Clews Crew said...

Ashley, I'm so sorry. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Anything. You'll be in our prayers.

Miriam Lusk said...

Man life can sure throw you curve balls sometimes. I am so sorry! That has to be so unsettling. Congrats on having another little boy though! Let us know if there is anything we can do. I might know someone who is hiring. It's not really anything related to engineering, but could be a good in between job. Let me know.

Sarah said...

Done.. actually before you asked.. and we will keep doing it. Love you all so much.
PS I saw Daniel's latest fishing pictures and I think Will and Lily are going to need some serious outdoors training from you guys some day. You are so much cooler then us!

Harris Family said...

Sorry to hear the bad news! We will sure be thinking and praying for yall! Be sure and let us all know what happens with you. We wish for the best, and hope a job comes your way soon!

Ryan, Sheena, and Riley said...

I am so sorry to hear that hopefully something better will come your way! We are praying for you!