Saturday, February 25, 2012

Getting Resourceful

Dexter finished up his missionary paperwork and submitted it to the Bishop on February 10th.  It's pretty cool that everything is online now. Our Bishop even showed me what it all looks like on his end of the computer.  The support from friends, family, and people in our ward is absolutely amazing. We feel so blessed that we don't have to worry about how we can support Dexter on his mission.

The dental work has been the toughest part so far in getting Dex ready. He definitely inherited my soft teeth and skipping dental visits for the last few years didn't help. In just two weeks the insurance was maxed out and that was just for the exams, x-rays, and fillings. There was nothing left to pay for the two crowns he needed at $720 each. We decided it was time to take advantage of one last resource and send him back to the Rez to finish his dental work.

Dexter is now experiencing the Rez life and you've probably seen some of his Facebook posts about how bored he is. We've suggested some different ways to make productive use of all his extra time, but he's not very interested. I think it will be good for him to experience some of this in preparation for two years without cell phones, computers, and other distractions. 

No news on the job front yet. I have received some rejections, bu I still have more positions to apply for. Emerson has been patiently supporting me through my many many mood swings. Dwayne has been working at Black Sheep Cafe a few nights a week and has been selling a bunch of his Magic the Gathering cards to try to get back on his feet.  We still don't have the truck back so transportation is not fun.

Thursday, February 02, 2012

Quick Update

Just a quick update for those who are paying attention.
  • I'm still searching for a job. I had an interview at UVU this week and an interview for a different job next week.
  • My emotions got the best of me last weekend. I finally gave in a grieved the job loss, but I'm back on track again.
  • Dexter was ordained an Elder and seems to be nearly done with mission paperwork. Exams have been scheduled over the next week and we'll know where we stand for any dental work that needs to be done.
  • Dwayne has a job working at Black Sheep Cafe, a new place here in Provo. They hope to open next weekend.
  • Emerson has been asked to help with the football team next year.
  • We had finally managed to get a rebuilt engine for the truck, but it had problems from the beginning. The truck has been sitting and waiting for a replacement engine.  The good news came today that another engine has been found, so we may actually get the truck back in a week or so.
Thank you all for your encouragement. I know that it has meant a lot to have our family and close friends offer support, even if it's just chatting when I need someone to talk to.