Update

Here's an update on the house and job front as everyone has been very kind in asking. Steve had his final, final interview with one of the jobs yesterday. It's a great job, but really far away. If it weren't for the distance, it would probably be his first choice. The other one, the 1st choice one, is in limbo, but contacted him again yesterday and so we are praying for clarity and whichever one he will be best in. He's been treated very well by AIG and while it's nothing of what he wants to do, we are grateful he was able to find anything in this economy. Times are tough.
As for the house that we have an offer on... it's still there and we're still waiting. Short sales are painfully long and frustrating. Try to avoid them at all costs. We'll wait and wait, but we're also starting to realize it may well go to foreclosure first and we're looking at other places just in case. A couple came on the market of interest this week, so we're hopeful. We long for a home of our own for the holidays, but count our blessings every day for this space of love and graciousness with my family.
Tomorrow we are heading to Connecticut to be with the family of one of our dearest friends who passed away two days ago of cancer. Samara is coming along and we pray that some comfort will be found in her precious giggle, and some strength can be shared in our hugs. Our hearts are there right now.