
Elder Broad & ELDER MARX
We have contractors that can't pay us for work performed, because they can't get funding. Since we're the first sub in on the job, it's not unusual that they pull permits and get going as 'the paperwork catches up.' By the time we turn in our first billing, funding is secured, construction control is set up, and we get paid. Not any more. Experienced developers are going to financial institutions they have used for years and are unable to be funded for their current project.
Every other week we will receive a fax from a contractor saying something like, "Thank you for bidding on Project X. We appreciate the time and effort involved in bidding a project of this nature. The owner has decided to postpone this project because they are unable to arrange funding."
It's tough, but we're hanging in there. Every week we look at each other and say, 'at least we're still working' We may not be getting paid, but we're working. Yippee.
I hate to have a downer blog on what seems sometimes to be a place where it's customary to post only the best about your life (complete with current professions family portraits -- And since when is it required to take maternity pictures??? You know, the baby will come and be loved and grow up to be fine if you don't get maternity shots taken...but I digress) So anyhow - this random rant is over. Life is good.
I'll leave you with a line that Pres. Hinckley gave in a talk that has been rolling around in my brain for the last year (maybe 7 years): "There is a portent of stormy weather ahead." (portent def. " an indication or omen of something about to happen, esp. something momentous. ")
I resolve to LISTEN and FOLLOW THE PROPHET more. Look how much we've been prepared for today! Despite current conditions, I'm so excited for what the future will bring.
Yes, I canned the salsa. It was our family night. Actually while I did the canning portion, ron was checking craigs list, ebay, off-roading tires online. It works for our 'family' now. We finished up with nachos to taste the new salsa. I was so happy with this, I think I need to do two more batches. That would get me through the winter and spring.
As we relaxed on the couch watching a show about who shot JFK on the history channel, I heard the familiar canning sound that makes me smile....ping. The jars were sealing.
So many things to smile about this week. Still smiling about the ward being split. I can't wait to go Sunday and see how it looks! I'm betting I'll still be a Sunday School teacher. Out of my class, all the boys remain in the ward and 2 of the 5 girls.
The next thing that has me smiling is I found a new adult continueing education class to go to (adult institute class). I've made the rounds through the valley. I went to Ginger Ewell in the Las Vegas Stake for 3 years. Then I went out to Norm Gardner in the Warm Springs Stake for 5 years. He was masterful. Awesome. Worth the drive. When he ditched (reassigned is the correct CES term) Las Vegas to be the Tucson Institute Director, I was sad. But Br. Rasmussen took his place. I was back in business. THEN.....Br. Ras moved the class to Friday. Fridays are so busy for me with the business. I had to stop going.
After a year and a half, I knew I needed to get back to going to a class. I was going to start this one last January, but something came up and I couldn't go. All summer I was determined to check this class out come fall. I was hoping I wouldn't be disappointed. First day of class came, and I have jury duty and have to miss it...bummer. But today - I was there. I've hit gold again. Teaching is in the masterful category. Awesome. Worth the drive.
New institute class to go to, I'm all smiles.
It's just nice to have a week full of smiles.
I know, I know, watch out...
choir practice was at our house. We took dinner to another family. I went to the movies Friday night with a friend. David and Rebekah have officially all moved in. I tried taking a picture of her over the weekend, and she wouldn't let me, she wasn't 'picture worthy' at the moment. Oh, brother. That's my official busy weekend.
I miss Brad & Kara & Hallie. I wish they could be here, but I know they're doing great in San Diego.