well.
This turbulent year is finally over. And it is ending on a high note. I feel very good about what is in store for next year, be it in Chanute or elsewhere. I have had a lot of fun here. Once I got over the differences of things, it became very easy to do my job. I still have some problems recruiting, but it looks like we will have a solid class coming in next year. It's weird. So far, I have applied for two jobs that are much better than mine, and I am not even sure that I would want to take them if they were offered. I mean, I am just starting to like this place. Unfortunately, there are people that I will probably never see again. But that will happen whether I stick around another year or not. I regret not getting more writing done, and although I squandered much of my time here, I think I made up for it in the last few months. I wish I knew more of what the future held for me, but I guess it is just a matter of trusting in Christ.
Although it has been a month since I went back to Norman, I am in no hurry to return. Sure I have friends there I would like to see, but I have friends here to whom I do not want to say farewell. And that reaction is completely surprising to me. My mind has difficulties believing my heart because of this. I would have never believed it would be possible for me to be indifferent towards Norman. And now, it is even more drastic. I feel like I may even prefer Chanute. But it is crazy to even start to talk like that. It started with the breakup, but I think a larger reason for my change of heart is that I am spending more time around other believers. When you can rely on others that are believing on the name of Jesus, it can be a powerful and uplifting thing.
