New phase

We started a new phase of life this mid-week (since 1 Jan. was a Tuesday). This newness especially pertains to Brian (of course, without not affecting me!). He started his first day at Trinity Theological College as a full-time Doctoral student. As the school is an hour bus ride away from our home, he's been leaving the house early armed with his coffee thermos for his after-lunch caffeine boost. At first we thought he needn't be at school everyday and will be spending significant time at home for his research but we realized that he needs to be at school every day for one kind of college community activity or another! We'll see if he can get out of some of them...

Meanwhile, Brian will be on our church's Board for the next two years overseeing the area of Spiritual Formation. He begins his weekend by having to attend an almost whole-day Board meeting today. Speaking of our church, we are extremely thankful for this supportive community. Realizing our need, they have stepped up to help us some with Brian's school fees. This act of love has alleviated a lot of anxiety and fear on our part. This is also a further affirmation of God's calling upon Brian's life as he is being prepared to be a Christian scholar and teacher.

The weekend will see me working on my computer as I prepare for my various talks next week and for my trip to India next Sunday. Have a good weekend, ya'll!

Brave men are all vertebrates; they have their softness on the surface and their toughness in the middle.
~ GK Chesterton