Thanks to those of you who have been praying for Mark and me today and for those of you who have given such sweet, encouraging words!!!!  Wow.  More than ever, I am thankful for my precious friends. 🙂

While at work today, I got a text from Mark saying that contrary to what we originally thought, he is not the only candidate.  They also added two more interview sessions tomorrow after the seven today.  Plus, each candidate will be giving a presentation at some point, which will mean another trip out to San Francisco.  And more waiting.  And more limbo…sigh…

I turned to my friend Tracy when I got this news and said, “I think I’m gonna go pray.”  Which is code for, “Now my attitude really sucks and I need to go ask Jesus to adjust it.”

I went to the gym and did my best to sweat out the frustration.  I told God I had a crummy attitude (as if He didn’t know) and asked Him to re-route my thoughts.  And He began to show me things.  Like what if the wisdom and clarity for which we were praying comes via this longer trail?  What if things become crystal clear because of the additional interviews and presentations and waiting either for us or for them?  What if because there are other candidates and Mark is selected we realize that God could have chosen anyone and He chose Mark?  What if extra waiting creates bigger faith no matter what the outcome?

I left the gym with a stinky body, but a less stinky attitude. The bodily stink goes away with hot water and soap. But the heart stink needed a Jesus cleanse. 🙂

And now, off to enjoy a little more limbo…