Tuesday, August 25, 2009

What to do?

I've been waiting to talk about the details of what is going on with us because I didn't want to make a big deal out of nothing. It was a tough decision to leave Young Life, but when the money ran out, we needed to do what was best for our family. Jason has felt compelled to go back to school and further his education. Naturally, our hearts turned once again towards California, and Jason was accepted to Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena. He received a 100% financial aid package and is due to start his Masters Degree on September 15th. That's right, 3 weeks from now. You might be wondering, "what the heck are you still doing in Philly?!" Good Question! We have been struggling as to whether this is the best choice for our family. We want to go with all of our hearts and we want to raise our children in the California "chill" environment. But with the economy tanking, especially in CA, we are not sure if we are going to make it if we take this huge risk. The bright side is that there is a phenomenal job prospect that we have been waiting to hear about. Jason applied several months ago and it has been a long and emotional process, but he just found out that he is one of 3 people who are being finally interviewed and the decision will be made in the next two weeks. It is a part-time Youth Pastoring job at a Presbyterian Church a few miles from Fuller. They offer a decent monthly stipend and an all-expenses paid two bedroom house with the position! If we get this job, then we just might be able to survive out there. We have decided that if we get this job, then we will go to California and if we don't, then we stay in Philly. It's been crazy hanging on the edge of our seats, waiting for the answer to be made clear to us. And it's crazy to think that our lives could completely change in the next two weeks. But we love adventure and we are ready to step out into this new chapter of our lives if this is what God has for us. And if we stay in Philly, we will feel so blessed to have our friends and family and Philly food to enjoy. Please just pray for peace as we wait and contentment with whatever the answer may be.