What an up and down day. I slept in because I was talking to Ms. Florida til late. I woke up to play Russ at racquetball on the base. I think its becoming our Saturday routine. I enjoy playing racquetball but it sure messes up my squash game. Its two completely different games though they look similar. I think I enjoy squash more. But my squash partner Darren is on a missions trip in India for three weeks. I haven’t exercised other than kayaking for two weeks. So when I played Russ today I became really winded. It was a great workout. While I was at lunch I came into a firestorm. Client #2 waited til the last minute to make changes and the premiere of the big project is only four days away. So there was a lot of scrambling. But I think we’re going to get it done. This is quite a prestigious opportunity for us. I think I finally figured out how to do business with Arabs. It’s a totally different mentality than the west. I wasn’t prepared for it, and a lot of our clients have taken advantage of our generosity. So hopefully there’s still time to implement the learning from our mistakes. So I had to be the middle man between calls from the client and our staff. I was getting information third hand so Im sure there were lots of things lost in the translation. But I think we finally got it figured out. I was planning on taking a long nap today, but that got cancelled with all the back and forth phone calls. It’s tough working on an Arab project. Because I don’t know Arabic I have to rely upon others, that is frustrating especially when they let you down. I don’t get stressed often but when things are out of moy immediate control, Im more likely to experience stress. I told Russ today, the past six weeks have been difficult, but Im through the most trying part. I still have the same pressure or more at work, but the difference is I have absolute peace and joy in the midst of the storm. For some reason, I think God removed his had of emotional protection when I was going through the tough six weeks. I believe it was a test. I failed part one but I really think I came through in the last four weeks. I don’t mind going through trials as long as the peace of God doesn’t leave my side. It true what Paul advocated, the Joy of the Lord is my strength. God has been revealing some amazing things to me about what is soon to pass. I really can’t reveal those things yet, but as soon as they happen, I’ll be sure to let you know.
I got invited to a wonderful dinner party tonight at my dear friend the Dutch Girl’s flat. She lives in Amwaj, the floating city. Her flat was absolutely breathtaking, right on the water. This was a dinner party for about 10 of us. It’s the kind of dinner party that you see in the movies. It was very high class. The food that she and her roommate prepared was absolutely fabulous. It had been awhile since I had a home cooked meal, and I was so happy to be there. I met some new friends in a very cultured setting. What an amazing experience I had.
I am so excited about going back to the U.S. in two weeks. I have a special surprise Im planning and I’ll be sure to let you know when it happens. I can’t reveal it yet.
Please keep your prayers coming. They are certainly working.
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