Another Adventure

There are many times in your life you are given a new adventure from God. I know for me I can say that I don't always appreciate these adventures until they are over. Then I look back and I see God guiding us through everything. This is much the same for this adventure.

We recently found out that Mike's job will be ending on November 16th. They were called in for a meeting on Thursday Sept. 17th and given the news. Of course, you are immediately filled with questions for the future. Along with the obvious severance package offer and the hope of finding a new job. This lay-off came with a relocation offer to move to Dallas, Texas. Now, I have to say that in the beginning the whole thought of moving did not appeal to me. As I began researching it became more and more intriguing for me. Of course, as with anything new there are always pros and cons--but it was the excitement of "starting fresh" that intrigued me the most. I know that Mike and Sherrianne don't share my excitement at the possibilities of moving and until we are very sure what God wants us to do, I won't start packing boxes.(Although, the urge is there--just to get a head start!!!)

So, most of all I would ask that you pray with us as we seek God. Pray that His will would be so evident that we couldn't miss it. Pray that Mike will be able to continue to be a witness to the people around him--it's so hard to stay positive in an extremely negative situation. Pray for work--we really need both full-time and part-time work. Pray for our finances and that we would be good stewards of our money.

You never know where you'll end up when you begin a new adventure. Sometimes you come full circle, sometimes it's just one step, and sometimes you land in a completely new place. Wherever our adventure ends, we know that God will be with us.

"La Sherrianne"

It's so amazing to watch your children "grow-up". Sherrianne has been strongly suggesting that she's ready to start cooking. Now, I'm all for that. Except...I have a pretty good routine for getting supper on the table. But, at some point my routine needs to go out the window and she needs to start learning so, we opted for the opening of "La Sherrianne". The menu include Cheesy Mostaccioli, Garden Salad w/ yellow peppers (which she actually ate), garlic bread and then chocolate Volcano Cake for dessert. Once the Mostaccioli was on it's way the true lesson of cooking...multitasking began. We needed to chop the veggies for the salad, set the table, stir the mostaccioli, brown the hamburger, etc. She did a great job! She listened on how to use the sharp knives the importance of spices and of course adding the special secret ingredient of LOVE!

Mike was not allowed in the house until the supper was on the table. Sherrianne was very excited to escort her daddy to the table for his surprise dinner. She had set the table very nicely making the silverware look like "X's" for hugs and then the very nicely baked Mostaccioli was served and the taste testing began.

Mike was the first taster and loved it--as a proud daddy should. We all enjoyed the meal. Then came the dessert. The Chocolate Volcano Cake--let's just say it proved it's name!! Once all of the clean-up was finished we were able to enjoy a lovely dessert. I'm very sure that we will be sampling more of Sherrianne's meals at "La Sherrianne". I'm looking forward to enjoy some meals that I don't have to cook. But, the down side is that I have to do the clean-up since I didn't cook. I guess that a fair trade.





Keep a look out for more recipes from "La Sherrianne", you will definitely want to make your reservation very soon!!