6/6/9 Post

Discouragement took its toll, and I decided to leave Michigan. I've been on the road for about 28 days and I finally made it to Washington State. I just got here 3 days ago and I'm still settling down. It was very hot here the 1st 3 days, but its back to normal now, nice and cool. Thank you for visiting the site, please pray that God will direct my paths, have a great day

Late April 2009 Post

I've been working for a large fast food chain restaurant. It is hard work, and some times very stressful. The people I work with work so hard.
I've continued to search for more steady work and I've landed a 3rd shift maintanance position at a very large department store chain. They're known for very reasonable prices, who knows, this might be a fit for me.
I'm truly greatful for God's unending grace and love, and also for the continued patience of many people who are a part of my life. I start my new job Sunday night, I hope it will allow me to get back within societies norms a little closer. Have a great day, God bless Daniel

April 2009

I'll try not to be negitive. I miss experiencing the clear blessings of being out on the road. I'm being challenged with a negitive attitude, and a state of circumstances that seem bleke, and unworkable. On the road the problems I encountered were simple and God addressed them and fixed them so quickly. The issues I face daily here seem to be here to stay, and are not being fixed at all. I, like everyone, need prayer, its so hard for me to see God any where in these situations, I hope you guys have a good month, bye Dan

03/2009 Update

Still no work, the bakery show up position didn't work up. I see my kids, Lucas(8) and Lacey(7) once a week. My parents are still letting me stay at their home. I'm in a non custodial parents program looking for work. So many people unemployed up here in Michigan. I hope all is well with you folks.

Sincerely,


Dan

2/09 Post

Hi All,

I've met so many nice people over the past year or so. I'll try to post monthly to let you know whats going on in my life. Things are real bad for work in MI. I'm working at a bakery, you show up in the morning and if the res work they let some of us work. I guess, the longer your there, the better chance you have to work. Sort of a water downed Grapes of Wrath stuff. I have to thank God for the help with food that's available, and the generosity of family members. Have a good day, and you can email me at daniel.gibbs@yahoo.com

Looking for work

Cold weather has blanketed Grand Rapids. With the auto slow down its really difficult to find work. I'm in a program offered by the county that supports us in the process. The instructors have often mentioned that you better get some training if you want to live around here, but you can only get training if you have a job. Friday we start the job search part of the training. I hope to get a 2nd or 3rd shift job, then I can get up to a year training at the local tech school. I hope all is well with any one who visits the site, and may God bless you, yours in Christ
Daniel (daniel.gibbs@yahoo.com)

Happy New Year

I reflex back on the past year and I see God so faithful. I was in so many places biking, hiking , and thumbing. God worked through so many nice people. Back home He's allowed me to see my children twice, and I've had many reunions with other relatives. I have a warm place to stay and things to eat. My parents have graciously allowed me to stay in their home. Thank you for all you've done Lord! I'm still looking for work, and hoping for an even more compassionate world in the cumming years. I pray we as a nation can come together and truly use Christ as an example of " one nation under God". Christ came to heal, love, and forgive. I pray many of us can string together many right choices, and that the world will become a kinder, nicer place to live. Lets all try to do unto others as we would have done to ourselves, and when we fail, as I often do, I pray we all absorb The forgiveness Christ died for and that we as a people get closer to God's grace. Thank you God, and thank you Jesus for all your love, mercy, and kindness. Thanks for viewing the site, and have a wonderful new year, daniel.gibbs@yahoo.com