well it has been a long time since I wrote in here. A lot has happened. Caleb is a Senior in HS now and has been the Drum Major for the Band. Kerie is a Junior and about to try out for Varsity Basketball. Stacie is a Junior in College, and Steph works in Lansing. Recently our home was forclosed upon due to my unemployment. I am still unemployed, but hoping to be employed soon. We are also filing Bankruptcy due to our severe change of income. We now net 1/3 of what we made when I was at Denso in 2003. Tough to survive with a drop like that. We have been surviving with various jobs I have had since then, and the help of parents occasionally. In spite of all the struggles, most days I am at peace with myself and God. Some days not so much, but most days the knowledge that He is in control is sufficient for hope to endure. Thru it all I have been so encouraged by the support of my family. My kids and my wife have been unbelievable. God I dont know how you gave me such a great family. Thank you very much. I have really wrestled with whether to go back to trucking or not. It would not be a problem if the two in highschool were in college now, but I really feel they need their dad home instead of out on the road for 3 weeks at a time. Some advisors dont understand that, but that is where I have been at with my thoughts. In spite of that I have an application that has been approved at one good trucking company. But because of interiews for possible Quality Engineer positions I keep putting off the starting date. I also recently found out I might be able to get unemployment compensation. I had thought that I was not eligible. Dont know yet for sure. On top of all that I have been envolved with a local drama performance of "Joseph and the technicolored dreamcoat". It has been a lot of fun. Esther says it has been good for me, and I agree. I think I enjoy it now even more than I did when I was in high school. I dont know what there is about acting, especially in a comedy, that just brings out the best in me. anyway. It has also been good therapy to keep my mind occupied instead of concentrating strictly on my troubles. Well I guess thats all for now, I have an interview today at 3pm, Pray for me or wish me luck, whichever happens to be your habit (prayer is my preference of course, but all good wishes are appreciated for their heart's intentions). | 
. Anyway, hang in there. Thanks for the prayers also. While I did not get the job with the trucking company in Grand Rapids, I am enthusiastic about this new opportunity with Fortune. 