Strange How Things Work Out or Don't

I spoke with the recruiting firm that's been after me for a VP of Marketing job in Quincy, Illinois. Turns out the guy they had previously identified to take the job (I had interviewed with the placement firm after they'd ID'd him and found that he may not be able to take the job due to non-job-related issues) was not able to move to Quincy to take the position. Then I was to be presented as one of two possible alternatives for the job and the other person (a woman) was found to have misrepresented herself -- so she was eliminated from consideration. Then another person was identified and he suffered an unexpected heart attack and died. So, the company asking for the executive search has decided to re-start the process from ground zero. So, while I'm still on the list -- the process will take much longer than expected originally. I don't expect to hear back from the recruiting firm until after the holidays. Interesting . . . But, the timing (if it does work out) will actually be better given school year, bonus payout, etc.

Strange how things work out . . . . or don't . . . who knows . . .

Speaking of Worrying About Stuff!!

We have a confirmed rumor that our Bishop is being released within the next few weeks. The other ward's Bishop was released last Sunday (he was put in at the same time ours was) and was replaced by his 1st counselor (eeeek!). Hopefully that pattern will not be repeated. We shall see. I've only been in the Bishopric for 11 months now, so I might set a record for shortest time served. Maybe they'll put me back as one of the two Gospel Doctrin teachers.

Ack! Too much stuff to think about...

So, here's the question of the day. Does anyone else feel like they'd like to get rid of some of what you'd think are inherited character traits? We, the family Binns, seem to be worriers, for the most part. (at least I am) I find myself worried everyday about stuff - most of which I think doesn't really need to be worried about. I truly believe that my worries many times lead to good things - like being responsible (occasionally) and other things. But sometimes, I just get tired. Seems like I have been the same since I was 3. Does anyone have a success story with regards to fighting off this seemingly inbred Binns' characteristic?

The Joy of Getting Older

Well, for the first time in my history I've done something to my knee. I was playing basketball last night, cut to the right and went up for a shot and something in my right knee popped. I can still walk, but it feels swollen (inside) and is aching. Hopefully my Dr. has time this morning to get me in. I expect to have to go somewhere for an MRI or something like that . . . ugh! I don't want to have to give that (basketball) up. I still really enjoy playing. Send your positive thoughts and prayers my way!

Daybreak Temple

One of the exiting things about going to Mama and Daddy's new home has been stopping off at the temple site from time to time and taking a picture in front of the construction site. We have had family home evenings about temples, and our bishop, who is an engineer working for a company who has helped design several of the temples, brought over blueprints for the new temple. This "Daybreak" temple will hopefully have a special place in the childrens' hearts as we attend open house, etc., just like the Seattle temple was for us who were there.

My new office is about 3 weeks from being done (construction). Then I move in supplies and start work there the first week in December. (Happy birthday to me...) It is exciting, yet a bit scary. Thankfully, almost all of my patients I have talked to say they will follow. "Build it and they will come" - right?!

Let's try it...

Hello! I wonder if a blog for the Binns clan would fly - so I set one up for us. You can sign up for an account (free) and become an author to the blog - submitting thoughts, pictures, and whatever else moves you. I didn't have an email for Randy, and I wasn't sure if we want children, grand-children, and the like to be authors as well. Let me know. If this just dies on the vine, it is a simple delete. We can change anything y'all like.