Good afternoon!
This weekend really flew by! We weren't too happy about the weather report, but did our best to enjoy it anyway. On Sunday afternoon Shaelynn came in and told her dad that she had found the mushrooms we hunt for in the spring! Gerrick didn't believe her, as they are hard to find and it seemed a little early for morels. But, to his surprise, there they were, 3 little greys on the side of our house!! We were all excited to see the first mushrooms of the year and were quickly in the car and off to the woods to see if there were more out. We went to two great spots and found some great land to hunt, but no mushrooms! A lot of the area was underwater just a few days ago, so it might be a bit too soon! Hopefully we will go out again tomorrow and find a few! We did find 2 deer skulls, a full deer skeleton, several pretty flowers, tons of snail shells, and rocks! I let the kids keep the shells and rocks, but to their dismay, no bones were allowed in the van!!

Gerrick was delivered a blow a week ago when his boss informed him that his salary was going to be smaller because of the large commissions he is pulling in. This is kind of difficult to accept, seeing how he is making the company more money, but taking home less. But, as with all things, it is in God's hands. Then, he recieved news on Wednesday that his boss was being demoted. This left his job open. Gerrick had just said that he would not turn down a district managers job again, and two days later one was opened. He is still not sure on his chances, or that he will like the job better, but he is applying. Pray that whatever happens we will find a way to continue to get by on his pay. I have no doubt that we will survive, it would just be easier with the promotion.

Well, time to get to my next class.....last week before finals, and I am HAPPY! Summer can't come soon enough!!
Love to all!