1 week to go!

I think the risk of being a future focused / torch bearing type in this life, is that we (myself being one) never actually stop to see just how far we've come along our journeys... Fortunately i have come to know this trait in myself all too well, and so just before i share all those things that have not gone according to plan, let me start by sharing some of those things that have...

Firstly, i am typing this in our lounge, surrounded by boxes and random items in preparation for the move this Saturday. For the record, i have not packed a single box... Not even 1 of the more than 30 already packed. I have also contributed almost nothing to solving the problem of our currently 'tenant-less' flat, nor have i had any dealings with the moving company whatsoever. I have not had to organize any of the support we will receive on packing day from a number of our friends, nor have i been involved in finalizing the moving arrangements with our new landlords in Walkerville. I can go on, but probably better not for the sake of my reputation!

Who then do i have to thank for all of this? It sounds funny too say, but the person who has almost single-handedly taken responsibility for every major element of our move, is the same person who hates change, hates the unfamiliar, and hates a messy house. The fact that she likes boxes, is probably our only saving grace! Of course i am referring to my darling wife, and what an amazing job she is doing (despite being scared - see her previous post), and despite me still not having a job - which coincidentally is the only responsibility i have been tasked with! (nice one Sean)

So then, with 1 week to go until 'Project Treetops' (the code name for our relocation to Walkerville) officially becomes 'Project Get On With Life', i am reminded that we are almost 90% of the way to completing our most ambitious undertaking as a married couple (short of saying 'i do'), and if i'm honest, i have my wife to thank for about 90% of all of that! Boeby (my wife's pet name), you are a legend, and your courage and commitment never ceases to humble me (when i actually take a moment to appreciate what we have in you). Thank you my sweetie, and may God bless you richly for your faith and faithfulness!

OK, with that said, back to the futurist that is me... As mentioned, i still have no job, but not for a lack of trying (as i have tried to allow God to lead me) - bearing in mind, that my job pool is considerably limited given that i am only looking within a 10 km radius of our new home in Eikenhof (given our desire to have a simpler lifestyle, with more time for both ourselves and others = no room for traffic!)

Subconsciously, i know that i have been holding out for a job / apprenticeship with a gentleman by the name of John, who owns a company called Benches Direct in Walkerville - especially given my desire to better understand furniture manufacturing. To date however, i'm the only party showing any interest in this regard...

Interestingly enough, as i'm writing this, i'm suddenly reminded of my current work computer password - Joshua Chapter 1. It is here that the Lord commands Joshua to 'Be strong and courageous!', which is the self same scripture i held onto last time the sweats were on... just before my business (Transvelop) came a tumbling down (closed) - and damn!! did we need to be strong and courageous then. Fast forward today, and i'm really wondering what the Lord has in store for us this time round, but secretly optimistic that we're going to be 'presently surprised' (as the Lord has promised Dannean). Anyway, the clock is ticking, and the money runs out at the end of April (no savings)... Joshua Chapter 1 - HERE WE COME!!