I’ve been working on other things as mentioned. Not much to write about otherwise.

God and I are going through a season of change. It’s not that I love him any less, but we are having difficulties that have to be worked out. It’s not life or a specific circumstance really. A large part of it is honestly not having much fun recently – something that is not His fault. No fun for me means very hard time focusing on a relationship that is not tangible in the sense that my relationship with my wife is tangible. Again, not His fault. I’ve always had a great weakness in only being able to focus on what is directly in front of me.

In times like this, I try not to make bad decisions, but I do. I’ve engaged the Delphites and that usually doesn’t end well for me. One delphite in particular belivies that there is some vast conspiracy afoot in the new ICoC. Another believes that Kip will reemerge as the World Leader in Charge. Peh. There is no conspiracy and no secret agenda – most folks are quite plain in wanting a nicer version of the old days back. See, not good for the kid to mess with the Delphites.

Financially, the situation is better, but still tight. We were fine this month until the car died. Turned out to be a dead cell in a battery. Still hope to get home, but that may be put off until November.

We have a new minister and I enjoy talking to him. He is a great guy to talk to, I was happy to do what little I could to help him move in. He was really grateful for the help – I was glad that he didn’t take such help for granted.

I got a card from one of the parents. They thanked me for what my partner-in-crime and I are teaching in class and gave me a bottle of juice. This is a family that has much less than I have, plus a 1.5 hour drive each way to church. I was greatly humbled by their gift. I am also sad that they may not be able to continue the drive. Actually, few of the folks make the drive these days. I don’t blame them, it’s too expensive. I certainly don’t have the budget for an extra $40 in gas just to go to church.

Neccesity being the mother of invention, they are making friends with the mainline CoC down there. Maybe it will spark something, I certainly hope so.

Outside of that, no grand schemes here. Thanks to the kids, I get to enjoy the study of the Gospel of John. Last week we overturned tables. This week, we’re born again. Next week we get to draw water from a well. Not bad, really. Wish I had more than two children in the class, but they are fun.

My friend, tool, finally got a tech job. Woohoo!

Now if I can get a rich relative to float me $100K to open a Chik-Fil-A(R) in this city…

Anyway, don’t forget your Ivory(R) soap, Mentos(R) and Diet Coke(R) on the way home from work. It’s the best $5 entertainment show you can get.