Today, I went outside to talk to Joseph about the caulk in my tub. He ended the conversation thanking me for putting my degrees up. I was confused until he explained further. He said that the pest man was with him in my apartment yesterday, saw my degrees, and asked why in the world would this girl work for MW for almost nothing instead of getting a high salary somewhere else. Joseph said that it's because we do it not for wealth but for God's work, which is so much more rewarding. They then talked about God and about how He provides even when there seems to be no way. This man apparently is all about making as much money as possible and his boss keeps talking to him about it. Wow. I am moved how much God can use the smallest of things to make a much needed conversation. ...and that my degrees are worth something, even if I'm not "using" them. I do need a reminder every now and then, too. =)

As of 8:30 this morning, my beloved #19 molar (second bottom left) left the world of Shannon's mouth. I've been very attached to this tooth for many years. I've had a root canal and crown on said tooth when I was twelve. Two years ago, I had an apico surgery on this tooth. Today, it was time to let it go. The root had cracked internally and just wanted to be let go. Goodbye my faithful friend. I will truly miss you.



(I am now in the bed with painkillers, liquids, and ice. It was scary; I've never been awake for a tooth being pulled--only wisdom teeth and asleep.)