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I'm so ashamed to say this but I didn't get the job. Apparently economics won't allow it, so they went elsewhere. Although my wife didn't think it was a good idea for me to go there, anyway she still stood by me. Yet, it would have been nice. Back to square one.
Yet, some things happened to give me reason to continue.....
I got a call from a now-former student on Friday. I nornally don't give out my home number, but he was in many of my classes, is s smart guy, and took my side once in one interesting incident (no, I did nothing wrong - really!). He's going into the army next year as an officer and asked me to be a reference. He's a good guy, and although I don't like him being fodder for George's cannons, I know he'll be fine. He's the one who acted out the Jackie Chan movie, as I wrote in an earlier blog. I have really seen this guy grow as a person. My daughter has met him, and my wife only spoke to him on the phone. Everyone likes him. But he trusted me first and foremost.
On Saturday we had a garage sale. We did pretty good and made some extra cash. But while I was trying to keep from crying over failing once again I went inside the house and checked the mail. In there was a book for me. As I mentioned before in previous blogs, I wrote two (count 'em, two) chapters for this major work, and there I was holding in my hand a book for which I wrote a good portion. It's finally out. Apparently my joy was overwhelming and I was told to settle down. But that upset me. Why? Because I was happy? I guess I can't balance my joy and sorrow.
Although I didn't get what I wanted, I am pressing forward. I saw there were many reasons to think I'm not a loser. I am sad, but I am also appreciative of all of you for taking my side.
By the way, it's been about a year now since I first spoke on the phone with the UK girls. They were having a birthday party for Christina. It is a great memory.
