Oh where to even begin? How grateful we are. Our cup over-floweth. and I am not exaggerating in the least.
After more than a year of no job, we were grateful to have income, but that is all Josh's job was. There was no future there. After about two years of looking for a new job, in March Josh was told by TWO different companies that they would like to interview him. To make a long complicated story short, the first interview process was very short, within 10 days they had offered him the job. It was a great opportunity, though a bit of a step backwards at first, it was in the construction field and had a bright future with a wonderful company. We are so grateful to the gentleman who reached out for us to get this position. Joshie had also found out that with the other company it was a much longer hiring process, and he also took a business management type exam that he said was the hardest exam of his life. So with that, we accepted the first position. Josh was able to see a real "inside" look of the construction world, and start re-learning some of the knowledge he had gained in college.
Well, we ended up getting contacted by the second company, Union Pacific. This company has amazing retirement benefits (think pension AND 401K match), great health benefits, it pays well and they really reward loyalty, they want to keep you on forever essentially. It is all really up Josh's alley. Of course, there are down sides too, such as long hours and moving around the country as you move up the ladder. But after lots of prayers, and searching for answers I cannot tell you how pleased we are to announce that Josh will be working for Union Pacific. Truly, we have never had a job feel so right. I feel so full of peace. Something we have not had with a job, ever. And truthfully something we have been searching for. There are just a few moments in life that bring you this kind of peace. We are so grateful to have the kind of coverage that will really take care of Lexington, and though therapy is not cheap, it will be obtainable. We are so grateful for all the blessings in our life right now.
Finally, but definitely not least, Lexi, our sweet Lexi is walking. It's been a long, long time coming. She was taking two or three steps for months, and then a little more and more. Now she walks all around, totally teeter-tottering like a true toddler. She has also gotten into climbing ... which is horrible. I mean there are hours where I get about 20 minutes of house work done because I am constantly pulling her off chairs, off the table .... and on Monday? Off the STOVE. It wasn't on, and she was only able to reach it because Jace had pulled the chair up by where I was currently measuring out ingredients. Lexi decided she couldn't see well enough (or reach the flour easily enough) so she climbed from chair to stove in a matter of moments. This girl is cray cray. And that is such great news! And also such hard work. She is still in all four therapies offered, and we continue to search for a diagnosis or true understanding of her ailments. But she is continuing to improve steadfastly and that is more than great news.
We just wanted to update all of our friends and family about the goings-on in our life. We are grateful for the constant guidance of our Heavenly Father, and His hand in all things. It no way means life is easy, just that it can be a bit lighter with Him by your side. We are also grateful for all of you that have listened to us (ok, ok ... me) vent, complain, cry, yell, or just laugh at the edge of hysteria. Many of you are missed greatly, and the mountains. We miss the mountains every. single. day.
Love you all,
-Mame (and Josh and fam)
p.s. Jace is doing fabulous. He is still full speed ahead, and really loves to 'help'. He really really LOVES swim lessons and is getting there. and he is REALLY funny. He said to Lexi today "Lex, no no. You need to listen to mom and dad" ... with a concerned look on his face and nodding his head seriously. He says the darndest things. We are grateful for his personality!
