Friday, March 28, 2008

Quick Random Posts

Many of the following thoughts are worthy of a full blog but I just couldn't find the time to compose the full post. So here it is in it's quick random version:

1. Growing Friendships Through Friendly Fires. Last week I was able to talk to my best friend Karene about our struggles of not being a part of an ohana (church cell group). I was able to talk to her about the battle I am waging on this - how Satan is trying to use "friendly fires" to hurt us. I have not talked about this to anyone here (except in my blog) and it's nice to finally talk to Karene about it. We're doing ok. It can be better, but for now - we'll take it a day at a time... and we're ok.

2. Our pastor and good friend Kit was diagnosed with acute Lukemia last week. It was sort of a surprise. He's a healthy and fit guy. He just went to the doctor for a quick check-up because he's feeling weak lately. Now he's on Oahu for cancer treatment. He started a blog. Yes, Kit Lauer has a blog...and you can find Kit Lauer's blog HERE. Please stop by there to encourage him and please say a prayer for him and his family.

3. Spring Break is almost over - wahhhh! My kids and I don't want it to end. But then again, it will be good to get the kids back to school and learning :)

4. Update on Me Working Part Time - Oh, it's great! Working 25 hours a week instead of 36 (outside our home) made a huge difference in my "temperament" at home which makes a difference in our family atmosphere. I'm less stressed, more motherly, more wifey, more pleasant at home which in turns makes a more pleasant home.

5. Finances Through Part Time - I got my first weekly paycheck as a part-timer and it's lower that what I used to get, expectedly. It worried me at first. But I thought we can make it up by cutting on some stuff. Therefore, budgeting and being frugal might become a regular feature of this blog. I might also think of some ways to earn extra money while at home. Getting more blog ads might be a good start. (Update: see my comment on my own post :)

That's it for now..

Update: I am adding this post to the "Works Of God Weekend" at A Dusty Frame, because they are works of God in my life. Go visit Liz on her blog for more. I encourage you to join this carnival of "praising God for the works he's doing and have done).

7 comments:

Liza on Maui said...

I'm commenting on my own post - ha!

Anyway, I noticed that in #5 I didn't mention about trusting God - duh! Yes, God will provide, I don't need to worry, I just need to trust Him.

Anonymous said...

I am very interested to know what you adjust in your budget to make the part time thing work. I've been thinking about doing something like that to avoid the high daycare costs that are about to almost triple once this new baby gets here, but I've been very scared to think how much I'd be losing and what we'd have to cut in order to make it work!

Stef Tarapchak said...

Hey, Liza, Stef here. Very sorry to hear about Kit. I will definitely pray for him as he starts his journey!

REFUSE TO LOSE!!

Anonymous said...

Liza I am glad to hear the part time job has decreased your stress. That is such a blessing. I am certain God will lead you in finding ways to be more frugal. There are so many cool websites out there for being frugal. I am not as frugal as I used to be, due to lack of time. But I do like the challenge of it, and I always enjoy a good yard sale. :)

BTW, loved the pics of you and your daughter out on a date.
~Sandy

Unknown said...

SOOO glad to hear that the part-time hours are relieving stress and allowing you to be the wife and mother that you need to be. Yes, God WILL provide. He always does!

A Dusty Frame said...

I understand ALL about how reducing hours makes you a new person:)
I'm so glad it's working for you!
What a blessing.
The Lord will provide for you I just know it:)!

Lizzie

Joyful Days said...

I know what you mean. There are several ideas for posts, just haven't had time to finish them this week. Life gets in the way.

So sorry for your pastor, sending prayers heavenward.

Prayers as you adjust to your new schedule and budget. The time is so wonderful--there isn't a dollar sign you can put on a peaceful heart--but it does help to have a budget and a plan.

I will enjoy watching how your new changes impact your family!!

Blessings!

Julie