Before i even get "caught up" on all the other stuff that's been going on, here's another new twist...

A while ago (September?) i saw an ad in the paper for a service technician job... to install and service dairy parlours, including robotic milkers. Computer skills, welding, and farming background all assets. These are the 3 things Jonathan MOST enjoys in the line of work. The welding and/or farming has been a difficult decision and he said he wished he could keep doing both! When i saw this ad, i thought it might be a perfect fit for him... so i showed it to him, and he applied. But he didn't follow up or pursue it further...

NOW, this afternoon, they finally call for an interview!

We've agonized about the decision to leave the farm ~ especially after the way it worked out with the other guy giving his notice too, and after we find out the farm is willing to pay better wages to keep him (why did they wait til now??). Still, feeling bad about leaving them in a predicament... that wasn't our intention.

And we were kind of feeling bad about keeping the new welding job waiting (although they've been awesome about it all)... while finishing up the farm job. But also been looking forward to being there full-time ~ the people are great and the shifts are good. Sounds like they like Jonathan too.

So Jonathan's initial response to this latest possibility was, "I've taken a new job starting full-time on Jan. 2."

UGH!

After talking about it, he called back to see if they could give an idea what wages are... and even with no experience they would start him at a significantly better wage than what he's getting now.

Umm, he's taking the interview on Wednesday! (an interview isn't a committment... but could help make that decision).

Is this God's plan for us?

We have a few questions... who pays travel expenses? what kinds of hours? benefits? holidays? etc.

Please pray! We really need God's direction ~ again!

It would be really hard to tell the new bosses he's not staying after all the waiting...