things my daughters may forgive me for

So it's been an interesting few days. Friday morning Emma fell from my shoulders onto her head while we were on the sidewalk. While I'm happy to report that the only lingering effect is a mild headache when she does a somersault, I still spent the day feeling like a terrible man let alone parent. Yesterday Ellie was in her carseat on the table and was excitedly rocking back and forth so much she fell off the table. I dove and caught her and absorbed the bulk of the damage. It was like the lowest low to the highest high in 72 hours. Still searching for work. There really is a science to selling yourself.
My family has kind of been in flux for the past few weeks. Laurie has been having some huge spiritual discoveries and is working to implement some new practices into our day to day. Our careers are still a point of concern. Jason is working through some issues of where he needs to be right now and Julie and Rob are again on the move to the states. The Lord has provided for us already in so many ways. Who knows what will happen tomorrow but really, why worry about it? Soooo tired....kids must sleep later...

In a nutshell

6107 FEDERALIST DRIVE • GALLOWAY, OH 43119 • PHONE 614-572-3691
E-MAIL OLJONNYHURD@YAHOO.COM
JON HURD
EMPLOYMENT
November 2000- July 2007 Meijer Stores Limited Partnership Columbus, OH
Odd jobs/Cashier/Receiving department
October 2007 –November 2007 Pearson Ed. Measurement
Marker, Student Proficiency Exams
January 2008-March 2009
Family Service Professional Sunset Cemetery
March 2009-Present
Title Runner Car Source
EDUCATION
1995-2000 Bethany Bible College Sussex, NB Canada
B.A. Religion, Youth Ministry Major
 Education and practical experience combined – included a 10-week internship as a youth pastor’s assistant in Shelbourne, NS.
REFERENCES
Rev. Neil Horner, Pastor, Woodstock Wesleyan Church 506-328-3263
Adam Rinehart, Attorney in private practice 614-406-8927
Tim Sutton, Project Manager, Verizon Business 614-507-7796

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
1999-2000 Student Ministry assignment at Penobsquis Baptist Church leading worship and planning youth events, serving as a youth leader
2001-2007 Volunteer youth sponsor for the middle school ministry of Cypress Wesleyan Church under the direction of pastors Rick Rucker and Nathan Swartz.
2008-present Volunteer with church technical team running camera and video wall

Transition Lenses

So we are experiencing a shift in our lives. It makes you view things in a different way. Laurie lost her job at Cypress after 10 years of shifting responsibilities. Out of the blue. No warning or inclination. So that caused us to have to process a lot of new information. How will we afford childcare without an 80% discount? Will we have to move in a terrible housing market? Will we have to leave scant months after Grandma and Grandpa moved here from Virginia to be closer to their grandchildren? Will I finally get a real job? Will it be in ministry?
Trusting in God to provide is easy when you have a steady stream of income. The real test of your belief in his "plan" comes when you can't see 2 weeks ahead let alone 3 months. My personal life has been experiencing some spiritual victories lately and I find it not coincidental at all that this time of uncertainty overlaps it.
On the family front, Ellie is 3 and a half months old and Laurie swears she got her to laugh at her this week. Emma is a young lady and full of energy and enthusiasm for life. She is a girly girl and I will struggle to make her a fan or participant of any sport.
We are still planning on taking our cruise in November but we shall see. This month we are social butterflies. No less than five nights with other families at our home or theirs. We've been wanting this for a long time: To be the type of people who enjoyed others company as often as possible.
Ten things I'm into...
Community on NBC
Sketchers
Blue Dew (Voltage)
Yatzee nights
Harry Potter
The new Team Canada logo
Moose Munch
Purity
Hating new facebook
Leonard Sweet

Losing thoughts out my ears

Generally my decisions are rash so me blogging again should come as no surprise. I feel like being a part of all of your lives again and this is how. Sorry. Genius awaits!