Currently Listening to: “Heavy” by Collective Soul
Ah, the start of a new journey. Here I am in a business center conveniently located next to the TSA security checkpoint. It’s funny to see the panic on people’s faces as they check into the airport. Why do people look so nervous when going through security? Do they have something to hide? Nonetheless, my journey really started around 3:45 am. I opened my eyes in panic. Was I late? I always panic about waking up late even though I set two alarms: one for 3:58 on the clock, and 4:00 on my phone. But with enough time to wakeup after a good shower and a cup of Starbucks’ Café Verona to start the morning, I was ready when my good friend Fox Valley Cab showed up. Oh, you didn’t hear? The cabbie and I are best buds after he helped me with my bags (he got a good tip!). On the way to the airport we talked about how crazy airlines are and the remember whens. Let me explain: Remember Whens start like this: “Remember when…” Ours included when the airport was in the middle of nowhere, small game hunting for deer and wild turkey was prevalent in the area (that was his, not mine), and farms and crops as far and wide as the eyes could see. He brought my bags into the airport and also offered his cab for the ride back to my house (Let’s hope that someone can pick me up on the return trip!). Something that I’ve been pondering was my recent trip to Indiana to meet with Riverside Covenant Church. We’ve been flirting (see http://geoffderksyouthpastor.blogspot.com for post on Job Searching = Dating?) since April 7th when I sent them my resume. They called 3 weeks for a phone interview, which obviously went well enough to earn me a spot in the next round. Thursday, May 22nd was our face-to-face interview with the committee from RCC. The city was great (Go Purdue! seems to be their rally cry in West Lafayette), the people I met with were great, and things seemed to click. We’ll see where God goes with this one. The reason I’ve been pondering this is because I want to follow (“I Will Follow” by U2 is playing in my ears) God’s will, but I am SO ready to begin being a youth pastor. Is it my will or God’s will that I am to be with RCC, or do I just want this so bad, it’s clouding my judgment? Well, 25 minutes to takeoff and TSA is looking over here because I am constantly watching the security checkpoint. Hope to write back soon from Atlanta!
Finished while listening to “Something in the Air” by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
(How fitting! That’s going to be me in the air!)
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