I remember ordering toys through the mail and having to wait that indefinite 6-8 weeks, all the while checking the mail in a constant state of wary hope and disappointment. I get that same feeling every time I check my phone and email now. It's one thing to say that this is part of a bigger plan that has greater rewards for patience and that we will look back on this time at some point in the future with fond memories, but it's quite another to live through the moments now.
I know ... I know. There are those who live for longer periods of time with less. There have been tighter times in my own life. I should be more grateful for what I have. In these things, I obviously need more discipline.
For all-in-all, life has been going very well. Our new staff Turkey Trot performance has been coming along nicely; in two weeks, we should make quite the debut. Trevor is doing well in all of his classes except math; although, I hope we will see an improvement in that class tomorrow. The other boys have already been invited to birthday parties and other similar events for children their age. Janelle has us all going to a mothers' group meeting tomorrow (dads and kids have been invited to dinner). My job has been largely enjoyable (and passing by so tremendously fast). We've already become a part of our new church--it sounds like there are several events where they want me to sing in these next couple of months.
I need to be more aware of the blessings and less focused on what I don't have. It will just take more adjusting on my part.