I started working tonight with my job on
the new Hillsdale Call Team. I was a bit nervous to begin with, but
after the first several calls, I started getting used to the process. I
can tell already that I’m going to enjoy it–I have no problem bragging
about Hillsdale. Nothing much else happened today—except perhaps a
wee misunderstanding over AIM this morning. It’s horrible to take
advantage of people’s confusion….but it can be so funny, too. I
really must overcome my urge to make sarcastic remarks….I usually end
up with my foot in my mouth, regretting that I ever learned how to
speak. I really have no desire to come across as a mean person–in
fact, I would prefer the exact opposite (yes, hard to believe, I know).
It’s so important sometimes to just consider how other people see you
not only as a person, but as a Christian and a witness of the faith. I
know I’m inclined to forget about other people and focus completely on
myself and on my own feelings/reactions–and then I’ll do something
stupid or mean and God will usually send something along to kick me in
the head and make me realize just how selfish I am. I’m grateful for
that….even when it comes in the form of an embarassing moment.
     It’s raining still here in Michigan  and,
frankly, it makes me really happy just to stand out in the rain and
acknowledge life and living and be grateful to God!