no man's land

Sometimes, well probably always, it is strange to be in a place of transition and waiting. There is so much going on while nothing seems to be happening. I (annie) have started my CNA (certified nursing assistant) class and am in the process of changing over my career from teaching to nursing. Thus far, I have learned that it will be a huge lesson in empathy, in addition to all the skills and knowledge related to the practical aspects of the job. A good lesson to learn, but not always easy. I also spent a good portion of my day today sharpening pencils and grouping them in 10s (I averaged about 200 an hour). Always a good reminder why I went to college. :)

It's like we're in a sort of no-mans land. My drive to work yesterday struck me as a good metaphor for our current state. I was headed north on 94 and to the west of me was the nearly full moon. To the east you could see the sunlight beginning to peak over the horizon. It was getting lighter but the sun was not yet officially up. Day was beginning but night was not yet finished. That's how I feel right now. There are opportunities peaking over the horizon but we don't know much about them except that they exist. And there is nothing we can do to make them come faster but we are confident that something will pop over that horizon. The moon is the reminder that we aren't out of the unknown yet. It's a reminder of the darkness of not knowing.

It seemed apt and helped me to get a better handle on where we are. Waiting, praying, hoping. it's not such a bad place to be.