C4C

For the past two weeks, I have been scurrying with several projects in my life. Hence the hiatus here on the blog. But, lest you think that I have died, today brings a brief respite and the opportunity to share some random, if disconnected items.

As the Business Manager at our car dealership, I have been chosen to be the contact person for the Cash For Clunkers government program. Under this initiative, we have sold 10 new vehicles, removed 10 "clunkers" from the road, and buried ourselves in mounds of paperwork. After one month of involvement (our first deal was done on July 25), we have yet to receive our first payment of the promised $3500/4500 for each deal consummated. (Today there is a rumor that at least half of the 625,000 deals done in the country will be reimbursed by the end of September!)

I have refrained from getting political in this blog. But I have to say that if the management of this government program is any indication, a government-managed healthcare program would be a disaster. Yet, I am afraid that in the present situation, doing nothing would even be more catastrophic.

Item #2: We are getting VERY EXCITED about our impending move to the country. We are in the process of moving smaller items each day as we travel to Shack Too. However, the BIG MOVE will take place this coming Saturday. Several relatives and friends have volunteered to assist us in the transfer of the larger furniture that day, and we anticipate sleeping in our new home for the first time that evening. The cleaning, fixing and painting are moving ahead on schedule. We look forward to being neighbors to our new landlords who have been wonderful in preparing the place for our impending occupation.

As we have had the opportunity to visit and work out there, we have been deeply touched and moved by the peace and quiet. It takes but a few moments to become aware of the awesome presence of God all around. Stay tuned for pictures after we are settled in.