Patriot Day

Today I am thankful because:

1. I live in the best country in the world.

2. In this election, things are getting ugly, but today we're not Democrats or Republicans. We are Americans.

3. In seven years, another attack hasn't occurred, thanks to our fearless leader and his serious and prompt response.

4. There are some heroes among us willing to step up and fight for all of us who enjoy our freedom.

5. I believe we will never have to feel that fear and panic that we felt seven years ago.


Still no word on the house yet. Our agent called around lunchtime to say he hadn't heard from the sellers' agent yet. I take that as a good sign, but not too good, because I don't want to get my hopes up. He says he should be able to tell us something by this evening.

I just found out that a friend of mine from my old job (who is in a new job himself now) has been extremely ill for many weeks now and has just received a frightening diagnosis. Please say a little prayer for him. He's been out of work for over a month now in and out of the hospital. I hope he is well taken care of, financially, physically, and emotionally. My exam is Saturday.

I'm slightly nervous, partly because lots of exciting things are going on right now, and partly because there's a lot riding on this. I can't mess this up, because I can't bear the thought of not escaping this job! I try not to talk about it b/c I'm trying to stay positive, but it still sucks as much as ever.