Black Friday Maddness

Greetings all!!

As I am certain you are all aware today was the doomed Black Friday event that all overzealous shoppers plan for all year long. Shoppers armed with credit cards, carts, left overs stowed away in coolers, and fists come in droves at ungodly hours every year just for a small deal. I had the unfortunate pleasure of working in the mad house known to you all as Wal-Mart. I truly have a new found respect for my mother and father's dedication in getting the best deal on an item their kids really wanted!! Thanks Mom and Dad for all of the years of unexpressed gratitude you deserve!!

My morning started bright and early at 3:30am, crawling out of bed to brush my teeth, hair, and grab something quick to eat on the way out the door. Upon my arrival at Wal-Mart, I combed the parking lot for a parking space in the back 40 of the lot! I had the unlucky pleasure of being stationed at a "big ticket" item (Sony Bravia 42 inch TVS!). Most of you know just how much I HATE crowds, and this bunch was no exception! I faced everything from being flipped off, and being called the warden, to hearing a few F bombs! Granted, most people were pleasant, but with every bunch of apples, you have a few bad ones.

The observations I made were astounding and I have no words to even begin to describe the experience! I witnessed theft first hand as well as the need for security! People are sadly greedier than ever, and these types of events bring out the worst in human nature. It appears as though parents are desperate to get a "deal" and the biggest and the best for their children. I can only hope that we do not raise selfish children, as this (one day) mother will not fight for stuff! Its simply not worth it!!

After leaving Wal-Mart today, David and I made the choice to go continue our apartment search. Since our last update, David and I have been hitting the housing circuit big time so that we can move. We have decided that staying in this house is not worth it to us physically or financially. Our landlord attempted to fix the mold issues in our bathroom, but unfortunately we are starting to see it come back. We also have been looking to downgrade into something small to save ourselves some money.

We decided to take the best deal we could find, and Avalon West seems to be that deal! Its a two bedroom, one bath, and laundry room unit that fits perfectly to all of our needs! The rent is amazing (probably the best deal in town!) and the location is a God send!! We feel as though this is an answer to prayer and just the place God has been guiding us to all along! (Can I get an AMEN!!??) The only catch is we have to sign the lease by the 30th, so it is very likely we will be moving with in the next few days!

Another answered prayer this week has been my grandmother! She had surgery on Monday, and all went well! The pathology report came back negative for cancer on her thyroid, however we are not cancer free (as far as I know). She was kept an extra day in the hospital due to dehydration, but is home now and recovering quite nicely!! We are so proud of how tough she has been!! :-D

As with every post we still have prayer requests! We ask that you pray for safe travel for my parents as they will be heading back home this weekend. We also ask that you pray for this move and for everything to fall into place to make it as smooth as possible!

We love you all and are praying for blessings and Peace this Christmas season! Remember the reason we celebrate this holiday and the sacrifice and love our father has for us!!