Oh my, I have been so negligent the last couple of days. My obssession with my fertility has temporarily waned (imagine acutally waking up and not having the thermometer be the first thing on your mind!) But, I am sure it will return in a week or so.
I was actually out of town for a short bit. I treated myself to a day up to Gettysburg, PA to attend a collquy on Luther and social justice. What a gorgeous drive up route 15 looking at all of the fall foliage and rolling mountains and hills. As fate would have it, I ended up at the same lunch table with the president of the seminary who, after asking about my research interests, informed me that they have an open position for a systematic theolgian. Now, wasn't that a strange convergence in my universe. So, I rushed home and have put in my application. It may get lost in the shuffle, but it sure was nice to have that surge of excitment thinking about teaching theology and joining the ranks of some form of academia.
Of course, I then starting imagining where I am going to be in my pregnancy if I should get the job. Yes, my mind is so convinced that I am going to get there by this time next year that, well, I am scared to let it think otherwise. So, I amuse myself at the thought of possibly being very pregnant and trying to uproot and move and start a new job. Ha, nothing like throwing in some stress with those contractions.
I just want to say that I really appreciate all of you who stop by here. I feel so much less alone knowing that there is a sisterhood of good souls battling the same difficulties. Not that I wish this on anyone, but as I have heard it said, if it has to be, then I'm glad we can keep each other company.
Happy Halloween to you all...I'll be the one dressed up as the pregnant nun...
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Happy Halloween to you too!
I realize you have not posted in a while, but I found you through a blog LADYBUG that I read on occasion. I was curious to know how things are working out for you. I am on a spiritual journey myself at the time.
Hi there,
I have actually posted since this post--see the archives section to get the most recent posts. Things have been hard this holiday season, very hard. But, as I get closer to maybe getting pregnant, I think my soul is lifting a bit and straining towards the goal.
It is an honor to share this journey with people like yourself...
Ah ha, if you just go to www.surprisedbyjoy.blogspot.com you will see the more recent posts. Or, you can hit the "home" button at the bottem of the page.
Thanks for stopping by!
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