I Choose Joy!

As we go through this interesting time in our life we have decided as a family to write about our current experiences.  The kids are even going to join in which is going to be so much fun for them and so much fun for all of us.  

So just a quick update on our current life:  In the fall of 2007 Mitch accepted a job at San Diego Christian College as the VP of Enrollment and Marketing.  I then accepted the Head Volleyball Coaching Job and became the Director of Student Life.  Our kids went to an amazing private school that was loved by our entire family.  We also were blessed to be involved at Shadow Mountain church.  We made amazing lifelong friends during our time there.  To make a long story short, in July we both became unemployed and felt the Lord leading us back to the Midwest.  So after five years of living in sunny San Diego we headed east.  We are currently living with my parents in Plano, TX and are waiting to see what God has next for us in this great adventure. 

Although most people may assume that the last few months have been difficult, I have to say that God has blessed us immensely through our journey.  During some of my most difficult times He has always brought someone or something in my life to remind me that our life is about loving Him and loving others.  I have been constantly reminded that we our responsible for how we respond to situations, whether they are good or bad.  So my goal has been to "Choose Joy" in the good and the hard times.  Now, this certainly is not always easy, but by focusing on the amazing blessings in my life instead of the negatives, it certainly is more gratifying.

With this move to my parents, we began homeschooling the kids. YIKES!  I know what you are thinking!  I was so scared to do this as I have always said God did not create me to be a Homeschooling mom - I would be no good at it.  Well, I am pleased to tell you that we really are enjoying our time together.  Again, "I Choose Joy"!  I am so thankful for the time I have with the kids even when I want to pull my hair out sometimes.  I will have to blog on Homeschooling on another day :)  

Well, I guess that is all my rambling for today...beginning next week each person from our family will write their own blog throughout the week.  So if you are interested in the Fisk Family Adventures, stay tuned...

April