Looking Back and Moving Forward

Today was the first full day of lectures and seminars.  I've been finding it a bit strange being back in the classroom again.  For the last decade or so, I've been in the school of "real life," learning on the job.  I realize I'm doing this backwards - learning marketing concepts and theory after years of...well, winging it (fairly well, I hope!)  My biggest fear is that I'm going to discover I was doing it all wrong (that I was, say, making a mockery of the Porter's Five Forces model and didn't even know it!)  I just feel really fortunate to have this opportunity to go back and "catch up" before the next stage of my career (which could entail just about anything at this point!)

I also feel fortunate to have plugged into a church so quickly.  I attended a ChristChurch small group tonight and was reminded (again!) how amazing it is to be part of God's family.  I'm a complete stranger to these people, and yet, we instantly have so much in common because we're Christian believers.  I can tell them strange things like, "I just feel like the Lord wants me to be in London and I'm trusting Him to provide what I need and open doors.." and they completely understand.  It's a true blessing and I'm so thankful for those of you praying that I'll make good friends and be able to touch the lives of the people I meet.  God is so Good.  AMEN!