So there seems to be a weird development unfolding.....
Yesterday several things happened:
1) At work, we had a team meeting and there was talk of an extension of the contract for everyone. Of course, my contract is already ending this month at my request so that I can go in this voyage. But the manager made a comment how if they haven't found anyone by November when I get back from all my travels that they'll hire me. But the interesting little side comment was that if my vacation should ever get cut short that I'll have a job there....
2) I go home to continue my packing and my landlord is there showing the upstairs apartment to someone. He made a comment of how maybe an arrangement could be made so that Brooke could stay at the apartment while I'm doing my travels since we've been such great tenants. I mentioned how my part of the rent would be a lot bigger and wouldn't be able to pay it and he said he'll think about it and see if something could be worked out. Interestingly, this was my initial prayer about the household situation. That Brooke would still be able to stay at the apartment and not pay more than what she needs to....of course situations have changed since that prayer and a lot of things unknown but maybe I need to listen to an answered prayer....let's see what arrangement our landlord offers....(although hopefully he'll offer it before I finish packing so that I don't pack for nothing!)
3) My travel buddy for DR wasn't able to get the vacation time since it's a busy time for her job. Of course I'm already nervous as it is to go to DR and practice my Spanish. I don't know how effective I would be to share my faith over there if I'm hesitant! But hey, maybe it's just fear that needs to be driven away by perfect love from God! =)
But if I don't go to DR then I could technically stay in the apartment (if that ends up to be the decision) and maybe my job would be ok with me being there for 3 weeks in September and then away for a month and then back again for good....hmmm.....but then that would throw out the other option that I was considering, which I was really looking forward to.....
Well, let's see if this turn on the road is the path for me to take or if God will redirect me back to the original plan =)
