New Development!

Hello everyone. Today is the start of our wonderful 4-day weekend. It's raining today for the fourth day in a row and I LOVE it. Rain seems to be a rare event here in Texas so I'm loving the under 90 degree weather and moist air. Jonathan mailed in an application to the police department on Signal Mountain today. We prayed over it and sent it off! We know that the Lord is looking out for us and already knows the outcome of the application. If this isn't the job, then we will keep following him wherever he leads us.
Last night, I was meandering around Facebook and stumbled upon a friend's page. I met this friend here in Texas at my Bible study. Like myself, she moved away from her hometown because her love was in the Army. She wanted to finish her education but needed a way to do so from home with her one year old and while moving around a couple times. The answer? Ashford University. Based in Iowa, it provides a long list of online degree programs. This totally grabbed my attention because I have been really longing for school and that ever-so-coveted bachelor's degree. I chatted with a representative and asked all of my questions. Turns out, they hook a military spouse up! This is by far the best program for military spouses that I have found yet. I submitted my application last night and am awaiting a phone call today to find out if i'm accepted or not. If I am, the first class starts in July. Yes-this month. July 13th. Classes are 5 weeks long and you only take one at a time. I find this much less intimidating than my normal 17 or 18 hour class load. I can completely understand why people who stop college never go back. It's scary. I am already doubting myself a bit. But I know I can do it. Of course I can do it. I think I'm silly for doubting myself in the first place. I think that this is the best time to do this. Emily is young but getting more independent every day, income is low enough for federal aid, and the sooner I start, the sooner I finish and we can have a degree to fall back on in a desperate situation. This was sort of a spontaneous event last night, but I feel that doors have been opened right and left. I'm praying for direction and for loose ends to be tied up. And I'm thanking God for the excitement I feel about this! :)