Awsome Update!!!

First things first "God is good, ever fulfilling". Our journey started gosh I guess about four years ago. It started when Mike an I decided that we wanted to open our own SMT shop. When we were starting this adventure during a prayer time. I heard God telling me "Trust in Me, I will not fail you, trust Me". Mike had worked two jobs for about a two years. Missing much time with the family. But we decided that it was time took a leap of faith and Mike went on to leave his 8-5 job. The first year working full time went well yes we took a big pay cut but at least we were making ends meet. The second year took a turn for the worst, some unexpected things happened and we had to pull out and sale our house and move from Houston to Austin. We have been living with my parents for the past seven months Mike and I with all three of our kids. That's right SEVEN people under one roof.
Mike has been struggling to find a job. Interviews but nothing would pan out from them. He had interviewed (mid Jan) with a company that has a contract with Intel. They told him that they decided to go with another person for this position. So we thought that this door had closed and we moved on. Until late last night!!! They called Mike and offered him the position due to another person leaving. So Mike goes back to work Feb 8th!!!! It is contract position for undisclosed amount of time. But at least it is our foot in the door. We are now praying that Intel will offer him a permanent position.
All this time I thought Gods talking to me had to do with our company. But really He meant these past seven months. He sold our house in three days, He has given my family shelter, clothing, and food. I want to thank everyone who has prayed for my family and I. Especially thank you to my parents who opened up their home to us. Thank you so much mom and dad, thank you. God is so good.

pro-life

There was a good article on People.com today. The article is about upcoming super bowl commercials. Tim Tebow is going to be in a pro-life commercial and CBS is going to run it. I am super thrilled about this one. Anyway here is the link to the article. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20339455,00.html
I read what some people said about the article some not so happy about it and others very happy about it. Anyway it got me thinking. Why do people have so much ill contempt for people who do believe in God, and do not think abortions are they way to go. I just don't get it. Stand up for what you believe in and other people don't need to bash you for your believes. Now this is just my two cents take it or leave it.
I am so proud of Tim Tebow's decision to stand up and let his faith show. This is a hero that I don't mind my young kids looking up to, finally.

Happy new years!!!

Well it has been one crazy year for the Henson family. I am most glad that this one is ending and now we are moving onto 2010!!
Recap of 2009:
It started out good. We were full of hope with our company, and our little family. Then the recession hit our company along with some very unplanned things. By mid June Mike was out of work. We had to put our house on the market beginning of July and had a contract to pending 48hrs later. SOLD by August!!!! We moved in with my parents and that is now were we reside. It is a little bit cramped but we are so blessed that we have a safe, dry place to raise our kids for now.
Mike is still looking for work however due to the economy we are not out of the rough yet. But I truly believe that things are going to turn around for us this year. I am looking for work as well in medical field, which is where my heart truly lies. But am looking into other options but am praying that someone will just give me the chance to get back in this field.
The kids are doing great!!! They have adjusted so well to the move and their new school. We are so lucky that my parents live in the school lines to one of the best schools of the district. Nathan played fall coach pitch baseball this past year. First time to play like on a team my father usually plays with at home. So I was super thrilled to see him get to the plate smack that ball his first time up at bat and he hit a double. I just might have pro on my hands.
Jacob, is in preschool and loving it. He tells us everyday about his best friends at school and what they did. He wants to play soccer in the spring but I think that we will try t-ball first.
Rachel, well she is everywhere!!! And I do mean everywhere. She goes from the time she gets up to the time she goes to sleep. I think that she might be worse than the boys, plus she thinks she is royalty and we are her minions.
All in all we good we have gotten one hurdle taken care of just need the other. We realize that all of this Gods plan and His timing and we are just to be His servants faithfully obeying Him. "Thank you Lord for another day with my family and a safe place to be. Father continue to lead us and give us patience to go down your path you have for us. Lord let us make the right decisions that glorify you". Amen

Christmas come and Gone!

Well most of you may not know this. But Jacob has been having some hearing problems for a little bit. He has failed four or so hearing tests. I took him today to the ENT, great Dr. The best bedside manners and so down to earth, it was just a wonderful experience. Anyway he failed his hearing test there as well. The Dr. started to clean his ears started with this little bitty metal hoop thing, then there was just so much he went to an ear vacuum. Could not get all the ear wax have to give him ear drops 10days 3x's a day then go back. Dr. feels quite confident that once the blockage is gone he will be fine. Does not want to jump the gun.
On another note the boys are driving me crazy. I am so ready for school to get back in the swing of things. I think they are secretly ready too they are always like whats next. So Christmas was so wonderful. Watching the kids tare into their presents and seeing them smile with excitement. While I know Christmas is not about gifts and etc... It is fun to remember it and see it through children eyes.
I pray that all of you had a wonderful Christmas and beautiful new year. Talk to you soon.

Count down till Xmas!!

With Thanksgiving behind us now, and the preparing for Christmas. As a christian mother I often wonder how do you balance kids idea of Christmas with the true meaning of Christmas. I am guilty of it as well though getting excited for them about the presents under the tree. Not for me but for them I love to see their eyes light up and their faces go crazy. I think it is time to take a moment and center myself for a little bit and remember why we celebrate.

Thursday, Thursday!!

Mike has had two interviews this week and will be having one more tomorrow. So that is some good news. I am ready to move from this one stage to another stage. Kids are still doing well.

Surgery

Mike had surgery on Wednesday, and I really thought that I was fine. Then the O.R nurses came in and said "it is time to take him back". I kissed and him and walked out, got to the waiting room and started crying. There is always this "unkown or what if". He was fine the surgery went fine and he is now recovering well. Although I think he could suck it up a little more. But I guess this coming from a lady who has three c-sections and is always like "get up and move". I also had a job interview the other day. My hearts desire is to work in that practice but I have to rely on the Lord's will. Everyone I hope you have a good weekend.