# 25

Well, I've hit a landmark. Twenty-five years. I found myself thinking about how far I've come in those twenty-five years. It's hard to believe that a whole five years ago, some friends wrote birthday wishes on the Northwestern College sidewalks AND some troublemakers put birthday tidings up on the powerpoint screen in chapel. I've been thinking about all the places I've travelled and what I've done that's made a real difference in my life and in others. And I found myself feeling very satisfied. There are some things I've done that many young adults can say they've done, and there are a few things I've accomplished that very few can say they've done. I guess what makes me excited is that in just the last five years is when I've done the most travelling and other stuff. So, here's to another great twenty-five years and to whatever God has in store for us.
D&C

Crossroads

Well, it seems we've come to another decision making point. And so soon. As of last night, there were a couple job oppurtunities that were made apperant.
About 6 months ago, I sent a resume package to Gunter Advertising in Madison. I didn't hear anything back from them... until last night. The new Creative Director sent me an email about a job. At first, I thought it was a full time gig. I emailed him back and told him I'd give him a call this morning and I did. But then I found out it was pretty much a contracted position. I mentioned to the Director that I'm currently living in Phoenix. That changed things a bit although in the future, he'd still be able to send me projects I could work on by myself and send back to him. So even though it's not a full time position, it's still editing work which is really fun.
Now, on the other hand, my dad sent me an email about a possible job in the Pittsburg area. A fellow he knows and I breifly met told my dad to send him my resume. That's pretty exciting, too. It's a very good company and I'd hope that the work would be challenging and fun. Of course, it's Pittsburg where we know almost noone and we don't know the city. But still, I would hope that a position with them would help get me further to my professional goals.
So anyway, some prayer would be great. Even though Candess grew up here, she's pretty anxious to try somewhere new, especially where there's work. We'll keep you up to date on what happens.
D&C

The Day the World Changed

We all have stories about where we were 4 years ago. We remember where we were, what we saw and how it made us feel. We also remember how the nation reacted and how the world changed.
Just two weeks ago, we all saw when the storm hit. Once again, the nation reacted. It's interesting how some things happen. We've had hurricane disasters happen before, but the response we've seen is so similar to what we saw in New York. Maybe things would have been different if we hadn't gone through what we did when we were attacked. Looking back, we know some things are preventable, others are not. We can't change the past, but as Americans, we know how to build a better future for our fellow citizens.

The Battle Over New Orleans

There are so many words that can describe what's happening right now in New Orleans; unbleiveable, insane, chaotic; etc. It really is like a movie. It's hard to comprehend what's happening in the city. If I could, I would put on my Army uniform and head into Louisiana and help out any way I could. But I know I'd just be getting in the way. The sooner they can get people out and take care of the crooks who are trying to take over, the sooner they can try to rebuild that city. It's just so heart-breaking that these people, who have also lost much of what they have, go out and try to stop the rescue efforts and attack the police and military. I know this may sound harsh for saying this, but if I were in charge, I would activate the military and send companies of troops sweeping through the city rescuing the citizens and destroying anoyone who thinks they can shoot at desperate people who need to get to safety. For anyone who served in the Mid East, they know how it feels; these people have nothing and the troops and police are trying to help. Their own townsfolk are getting in the way. I never thought I'd see what I saw in Iraq happening in the U.S. It's sad.