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August 6, 2008
Christian, what do you believe?
And the words of the Apostles Creed flow automatically from memory.
But what do I really believe when life is unpredictable and uncomfortable. Is this really God’s plan for us?
Ever since Paul’s contract ended, I’ve felt like we were in a raft on a river headed for a waterfall. The waterfall is now two weeks away, but my anxiety is actually less. I can’t explain it. Maybe it’s just a self-defense mechanism? Or is it the peace that is beyond understanding? I’m not sure right now. I just feel like the pieces of our puzzle will soon come together. Last week, as a family, we went and investigated an opportunity that would involve all of us…not going into details, because it could all fizzle. Let’s just say that involves a cabin in the woods…
Meanwhile, we are fixing this house, pitching stuff, and “staging.” Oh, that dreaded word! For a few brief moments, the junk gets cleared from the dining room table, fresh flowers from the garden are set in the middle…then a few days later, the flowers wilt and drop their petals, the mail stacks up and there are tools, crafts and clutter on the table, etc… Same thing with every other room in the house. Staging is a joke with small children and messy people living here. We just need to stage it and run…to that cabin in the woods! Then get our binoculars and watch from afar to see if the house gets any nibbles.