This is not going to be about leap day. Because I really have nothing to say about leap day other than the fact that it's really weird that some people born on leap day only get birthdays once every four years. A very big Happy Birthday to all of you and I'm sorry you get gypped.
Martin has pretty much decided to not go forward with the FBI. Everyone has strong opinions about this. And when people ask me what I think I honestly just don't have strong opinions about it. I think if he wanted to do it, he could. But I also think it's fine if he doesn't want to go through with it anymore. Mostly, I want Martin to find what it is he wants to do; and not even for the rest of his life. Just for right now. But he's having a lot of confusion with that. And it's understandable. It's hard to know what you should be doing with your life. I think most people never even get the opportunity to decide that so, in a way, we are very blessed.
I've worked 36 hours in four days this week. For being used to about 25 in 3 days, this has exhausted me. "We" are in the process of finding a new employee at work. Which has me doing the job of two people. For the first time since we've been up here, I'm getting home later than Martin. And dishes and clothes all over the house are screaming in protest.
I'm reading a book by Rob Bell titled "Sex God". I'm very much enjoying it. Apparently, Rob Bell is the pastor of a very large church in Grand Rapids. Anyway, the book deals with sexuality and how it is such an important part of our spiritual life. We should not ignore our sexuality. God made us sexual, and so many of his references to His relationship with us are compared to the intimacy of a man and woman. Really interesting thoughts that I've never even entertained before. And what really shocks me is all the scripture that he uses. Just an interesting person who I can tell loves poetry, even though he never comes out and talks of his love for poetry. Anyway, I've not yet finished reading it and will wait for an overall opinion of it until I do.
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Our guys are so much easier to live with and so much more fun to be around when they feel fulfilled in their jobs. I think it matters for us girls too, but we can't even understand how much more it matters to them. I hope Martin finds what he is looking for ... (but honestly, and completely selfishly, I'm pretty glad the idea of moving away might be put aside for a while now, we really value your guy's friendship!)
Rob Bell does the Nooma series...have you heard of that?I've seen only one episode.Well, I'm a bit bummed, because I was hoping we would be neighbors once again...But I totally agree with you. Why would you want to pursue something if your heart is telling you something else? And even though you may not know what that is, the Lord does, and He is going to send you on the path He wants you on.I'm kind of in that same boat now! Working so many hours is exhausting, especially if you are not used to it. And if I were you, it would drive me nuts that the dishes and such was piling up...but you'll get around to it. Just have Tex clean them, eh? (ok...a bit gross...sorry!) Well, I love ya, and I'll for sure be seeing you Easter weekend. Maybe we could go out on Saturday? And do you know if you guys will be coming for graduation? I have some friends that you could possibly stay with if you didn't want to get a hotel....and there is always the LaPine's...I'm sure you could stay there. Anyway....keep me posted. Love you gobs!!
Thanks Katie. Pretty much the biggest reason we don't want to leave is because of our new friends.
jess - I know, I so wanted to move to Chicago (still do). maybe some day. Yeah, I've been watching some of the nooma videos online. I'm liking them. I'll probably read his other book "velvet elvis" before too long. We are definitely going to your grad. I'll see what martin wants to do as far as hotel/accomodations. do your friends live right in the city?...8-)
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