A Little Slow

I know I'm a little slow in getting updates out to let you know how I'm doing - what I'm doing.  I keep waiting for something definite to update you on.  But God in His infinite wisdom, is allowing me to practice patience and rest, caring for my mom, cooking, and helping with housework.  I'm still not working.  There is quite a process to becoming a substitute teacher, so I'm still working on getting through all those hoops.

I have tried to do some volunteer work.  I first volunteered for the Literacy Council and never received a phone call.  I called several times, to no avail.  Although they advertised that volunteers were needed, I can't seem to make headway.

Then I signed up to be a math tutor at the local charter school.  I went for my orientation and talked to the principal about where he could use me.  He instructed me to go get fingerprinted (everyone needs their own - no one shares the info - I think I've done that 6 times!).I was to call when I had them so I could make an appointment to come in for a photo ID and set a schedule.  When I called, I left him a message and he emailed me back and said just come in any time - at my convenience.  So I did, and he was out of town for a week!  So I haven't started on that yet either!  He should be back this week though, so I have hope!

There's a group called "Food for Thought" that collects food and distributes it in backpacks to poor children as they leave school for the weekend.  It's to help the entire family and is a great mission.  I saw the brochure at my church and gave them a call.They were getting together the next day to make Christmas ornaments to sell as a fund raiser, and invited me to come help.  And I did!  Yea! Something to do!

And then last week I saw an ad in the paper for auditions for parts in a community theater production, so I decided to audition.  I met some nice people there, and though I didn't get a speaking part, I will be part of the cast, and will enjoy the weekly rehearsals.

So that's kind of where I am at the moment: doing a couple of things on my own, but having a lot of time to spend with my mom and trying new recipes (she's on a "no sugar, no wheat, little meat" diet) and getting to know Carson City.  She and I play a lot of Scrabble - both online and with a board.  We both love to read, and we've worked many puzzles.

God is good!  I'm still trusting Him for each day as well as the direction for my future.  I know He'll let me know what that is as soon as I'm supposed to!  Thanks for your continued prayers.  I think of you all so often, and pray for you daily.  God bless.