the not so fun adventures in the north

Our current adventures involve job hunting. After working at Legacy Kitchens for three months, the boss decided that Aaron "didn't fit" with the company, and let him go. The boss also thought Aaron was sexist, conceited, and didn't respect authority. This was based off of very limited interaction with Aaron, and the boss's assumptions based on security video. Of course Aaron could defend himself in all situations, but in the end "the boss's decision is final." And that was that. And so we hunt again. Aaron wasn't keen on telling, but I feel like I'm keeping a secret from my family and I don't like that. Besides, we could really use your prayers.

It was just the night before we found out he lost his job that we got my residency paid for. We still have another six months to wait for my paperwork to process, but at least it's in. If we hadn't done it then, it probably wouldn't have happened for a while.

A few months back Aaron's good friend Mikey (who was the one that confirmed him a member of the church) came to us with a little presentation - teaching us about how to handle money and dealing with investments and insurance. He's come back a few more times, teaching us more. At out most recent meeting we made some investments and got Aaron some life insurance (I can't get any because I don't have a social insurance number), and Aaron has joined the company. He's going to teach people about money and help them plan for their future. Obviously we're still hunting for a full time job, but once he passes the exam (anyone selling life insurance in this country has to pass it) then it's just a night or two a week and we'll have some extra income.

Last week we had some snow, but this week the weather improved. Gray some days, but yesterday was beautiful. And then today, when Aaron has a ball game (after last week's got snowed out), it's raining again. We're hoping it clears and dries up by this evening, so he can still play. If not, we hope the weather is beautiful for the two games he has on Saturday. (We're missing the one tomorrow because of a church activity we helped put together.)

I'm trying to stay happy and positive. I like having Aaron around, but we really need some sort of income. I've already started some Christmas projects, which has been fun, but I can't share any of the details with you!