Status Update

I almost have the blog caught up with our lives (only about 2 months behind now). Jud has gotten his insurance licenses. He can now sell personal insurance as well as commercial insurance. He is working as an independent broker for several different companies. A member of his Kiwanis group has given him office space and is showing him the ropes. He has enjoyed his time so far and has been able to call on several of his old customers (from 7 years as a Commercial Loan Officer).

I am teaching in two different preschools as a substitute teacher. I have been in every class from infants through kindergarten. I really enjoy the teaching and the children - and the hours can't be beat!

Free Time

Not working 16 hours a day/ 7 days a week has freed up significant amounts of time in our lives. The profit we made off the deli has allowed us to take some time off of working and enjoy spending time doing things as a family. We really learned where our priorities are in life. William and Jud made a bird house out of some scrap wood we had in the back yard.

Jud and I also got a really nice dining room table from my sorority (the chapter moved into a new dorm and sold all their old stuff). It was painted a horrible yellow color and was in terrible condition, but we stripped and refinished it and it is absolutely beautiful now.

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