Some Twists and Turns in the Road

Two and a half months ago, the Venture started with a lot of bumps in the road: the house was taking a long time to sell and my job search was going nowhere, just to name a few. Since then many of the bumps have smoothed out (the house is set to close in a couple of weeks!), and my job search has been put on hold because of a great opportunity that my wife was offered. While that road is still technically smooth, it has taken a bit of a turn. As it turns out being pregnant has thrown a monkey wrench into the hiring process. This wrench is nothing more than a time delay, but it is mildly frustrating nonetheless. The job is still hers pending a successful background investigation, but the investigation won't continue until this current hurdle is crossed - which at this point may not occur until after the baby is born in early October.

The interesting thing is - I'm not as upset over this delay today as I would have been two and a half months ago. The Lord has reminded me enough of times in recent days that His plan will always bring about the best result and that I needn't fret over the details. Besides that past 5 weeks of Greek have been enough stress in and of itself.

Which leads me to another milestone - I passed Greek 1. The final exam was this past Monday, and while my grades weren't at the top of the class - I passed, and that's good enough. Greek 2 started on Wednesday and I am enjoying this class more than the first. We are working our way through translating the entire epistle of I John. My bible study software (see my commercial post a few weeks back) has really helped me thus far ... unfortunately I won't be able to use it on the upcoming quiz and test, but I think I'll be okay. So come August 7, I'll be finished with "Summer Greek" and will that ever be a great feeling ... just in time for my birthday - which I keep telling the kids that I am NOT celebrating this year. Of course, this does not sit well with the kids (or my wife) as they are insistent that we will be celebrating. The kids still think that we should do our celebrating at Chuck E. Cheese's again, but No - I have to draw the line somewhere.