Gifts and Giftings

Here we are entering into a new year. So naturally our thoughts turn to new beginnings, fresh adventures, but most of all...finishing our year end reports. Ugh. As you know, I have been struggling with getting our mission finance records in order since we arrived back in the States. I won't go into the details, but it has been a fiasco. (Is that an Italian word? If it's not, it should be!) Anyway, I finally told Ann I needed her help. As she sat down next to me and started to put the pieces of the jigsaw mess together, she said something to the effect of, "You know, I really like doing work like this." Good Lord! I *hate* doing work like this. Figures, numbers, paperwork. I'd rather slash my wrists! But, God in His infinite foresight -- and mercy -- gave me Ann. To each one, God has given various gifts and talents. Mine is definitely not figures and finance. But, praise God, Ann's is. She definitely compliments me in many ways, and believe me, that's a *big* job! I think we just might be on track by the 15th.