Big Sis!
Finding and joining a church whose doctrine on salvation I believe has turned out to be a very good decision.
The acceptance into the family of God-- scars, flaws, and all-- has helped me to travel a thousand miles down the road spiritually-- when for the last 12 - 13 years, I couldn't seem to make as much progress. I have accountability partners and small group meetings where we take off our masks, peel back the scabs, and experience the fruit of confession and repentance-- victory and healing.
Financially, things are not as bad as they could be. There are times when my attitude could be better about where I am. I don't want to wander in this financial wilderness the same length of time the Jews wandered in their wilderness while on their way to the Promised Land.
Job wise, there may be a promotion in my near future-- but I may have to leave Orlando to get it and I am not sure I want to risk messing up the progress I have made in a key area of my life by moving too soon. It would be nice if I can get promoted here.
I still intend to start my own business, again, within the next few months.
Dog-wise, my dog, "Beauty" keeps getting this weird infection and has become VERY emotionally needy, more so than before. She is very anxious when I am not home with her, even if others are home. Unfortuantely, I may have to get rid of her. When I work my long hours, she becomes so nervous and whiny that even my neighbors are commenting.
Stll, she was doing the cutest thing earlier this afternoon. While I was mowing the lawn, she kept attacking the lawnmower. She was growling, barking incessantly and she attempted to snap her jaws on the tires!
I was happy to see this because she usually doesn't show any aggression at all.
Hopefully, I haven't rambled too much for you to read everything.