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January 2009

Wow, January is almost over and I haven't blogged all month! During this month I finished up my responsibilities at The Studio where I have been teaching piano and Kindermusik. I am now just teaching students out of my home (cuts down on the overhead) and I'm not teaching Kindermusik this semester. I have been filling out applications for full-time work but while waiting for something full time to open up, I'm substitute teaching.

Rich is enjoying his job at Citi Group (he especially enjoys getting a regular paycheck and having insurance). I am so grateful!!

Kelly is looking for work right now as well. She was "let go" from her job at the Elk's Rehabilitation Hearing and Balance Clinic in December and is finding the job market quite slim (even retail & waitressing jobs are hard to come by). She moved in with Hollie last weekend & is helping out with cooking, cleaning, and household chores as a way to "pitch in" until she gets more work.

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sara said…
Hi! Sounds like you all are doing well. I will pray for Kelly- is she doing much with her music these days?

Thanks for your comments on the books- I will have to look up that author you mentioned- I had never heard of her.
January 24, 2009 at 4:05 PM
Priscilla said…
Hi Sara,
Yes, Kelly is continuing to pursue her music. She is singing back-up on two CDs and continues to perform several times a week. Right now that is how she is paying the bills but she is looking for an additional job (to help offset her financial responsibilities.
February 3, 2009 at 10:01 AM
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