I love technology!

My cell phone bill for the last 3 mths has been outrageous. So, I decided it was time to get a house phone. Charter has this offer for unlimited long distance and local calls for 29.99 a mth with free installation. So, I wanted to set it up, but, I didn't want to waist minutes calling the company and setting it up over the phone. And the last time I tried looking for a pay phone, I spent more money on gas than I would have on my cell phone bill. So, I noticed that they have this online chat option. Yep, I ordered a phone line and they did a background check and installation date over a chat conversation. Crazy, huh? It was kind of scary because of all the identity theft issues, but, it all looked and seemed legit. I guess we'll find out, huh? If they don't show up to install my phone and all my bank accounts are wiped out, I guess I goofed.

Okay, so I really don't know what's going on!

So, this past weekend I got a call from my hubby. He said he felt like leaving the army now would be a huge mistake. He knows he has a lot ahead of him training wise, but, he really thinks he should stick it out. So, we are back to the original plan....for now. After basic, which should be March 15, he goes to AIT (advanced individual training) in GA for 17 weeks, and then, where ever they send us. I suppose I should say, where ever God sends us, because, let's face it, with us, everything is subject to change. :)

What's really going on

Have you ever wanted something so bad, but you weren't sure if you would really enjoy it like you think you will, but you know that if you don't try it you'll hate yourself? Well that's were the Kiernan family is at. Josh really thought he wanted to go military. It has been something he's wanted since he was young but he never got around to actually going for it. Well, last fall we finaly decided that if he never tried it, he would never really know wheather or not it was for us. So he did. It has been 5 months and the verdict is in. He didn't like the military lifestyle. Besides having a hard time completeing the requirements, he felt like he was missing out on too much of Caleb's life. Based on failure to solderize he is going to be discharged hopefully by the end of March. For us this is a good thing. The discharge is not a dishonrable one and now he knows for sure that this was not something he really wanted.
The biggest question for us now is, what's next? I heard a Pastor say recently that when things happen in your life, wheather good or bad, as Christians we should be asking God for the purpose of these circumstances. Not to question God's authority, but so that He can give us wisdom in how to proceed. I do not believe it was a mistake for Josh to join the Army, I believe it is just another part of our journey with Christ and we are just waiting for God to tell us how to proceed.
However, like any human being, major changes in life are hard to face and can at many times be overwhelming. We have moved across country several times now, and have changed jobs even more than that. Therefore, the stress of changes and the anticipation of "what does God want from us next" is a constant struggle. I pray daily that God would give us the wisdom to know which step to take.
At this point, I am working part time as an ABA therapist. Josh is still at Fort Knox and for now this is where the Lord has us. By this fall, once Caleb is in school, Josh hopes to be completely phased back into civilian lifestyle and starting a new chapter in his career. As for myself, I hope to have a full time job as well as be enrolled somewhere to complete my Master's in Psychology. So there you have it folks. The newest Kiernan Family Update.