Job Search

Been a while since our last post, and a few things have happened - mostly job search stuff. We're still in Vancouver and we're now seated in front of an inflatable screen about to watch the newest Star Trek movie in a park downtown while surrounded by a Friday evening market. Bethany sets herself apart by looking 20 but sitting on a foldable chair with a blanket over her legs knitting.

The last few days have been interesting. We settled in to our nice little apartment then visited an international food festival a matter of yards from our apartment (first ever in Vancouver) where we met a lot of promising contacts. Turns out it was organized by local Christians. Seemed like providence.

Since then I've visited the Portland Rescue Mission twice (got free lunch and cake this last time!) And I felt very welcome. I was worried that the friendliness of Water Street was a local phenomenon. Kevin Bradley even seems interested in making an intern out of me. I know God will put me where he wants, but it would be nice to have something so soon.


The job search is certainly complicated by my priorities. I want to spend as much time as may open up at the mission, but those hours are 1 to 5. I tried my hand at being a canvasser but I felt guilty and only lasted an hour. So far there is nothing else open, though we are both checking out some internships in Boston. Do I hear another roadtrip?

The dogs are doing fine and have enjoyed meeting a lot of other dogs in the apartment and the dog park. Phillip has to be careful because he looks like a running hot dog.

Toodles!