I had a great time seeing old friends tonight at Tara's. I love Tara and her family. I enjoyed talking to Randel and Sue also--except Randel gave me bad news. It is ILLEGAL for a financial institution to loan money against a retirement plan! Yikes. This is not looking good--and yet it is looking like when I lost my driver's license last week--like a set up for God to move in.

Storage shed. Credential. More expenses for my trip in 10 days or so. HOW is this going to come together????

The job story is the surest sign of God's hand. People at the party talked about it. I know.

I can't shake Vermont. Many reasons are internal, but I am not sure I should give up yet. Sounds CRAZY with all these things, but God can do amazing stuff. Interminable hope. (I wish ministry paid sometimes!)

Why do we do anything but pray sometimes? People in general. Why is it the last resort when others are involved? I know better. We know better.