My workday is winding down, and I find myself restless and excited at the thought of seeing gordon tonight. I sent him a 'happy birthday' e-mail this morning telling him how psyched I am to hang out, told him to read Psalm 37, etc. He wrote back that it will be "fun as hell to have [me] along!" and he told me to call him tonight [to make arrangements].

I hope that my next post is infused with anecdotes and hope. Here I am on the cusp of my night. My dear friend's birthday. So much to come.