It's been a hectic few days for me and my family. It started with one of our pet rats, Sweetpea, she is almost 3 which is about as long as a rat can go and she is currently in her final hours. I know most people think of rats as pests and vermin but they are wonderful pets. Most days Sweetpea was happier to see me when I got home than my dog is. Her passing is hard on me and my wife. She was the first of 5 we currently have. To add to the stress my wife just lost a substantial amount of pay. She works for her brother-in-law and his business has been hit hard by recent regulations making it very difficult for him to get the compounds he needs to make the supplements he blends. The condensate pump that was giving me trouble finally died last night while I was at work, so I got to come home to more water in the basement and will be without A/C until the new pump comes in this week. I am surrounded by troubles this week and it's been wearing me down. But there is a glint of hope for me yet. I have an interview Thursday for the endoscopy department. I have several recommendation letters for the position, but I was past up the last time, but I have high hopes. That job will almost double my pay, have me working Monday through Friday and off work by 4pm. I won't be breaking my back to earn my keep and I'll be able to support my family better than I ever have before. God has given me a wonderful opportunity in the face of tribulation, but it's far from a sure thing. I ask that you add me and my family to your prayers, for comfort in this difficult time and that I may be able to get this job.