Katrina, the wicked hurricane

For the past few days a horrible hurricane hit the USA's Gulf Coast. It finally hit near New Orleans, Louisiana where the city is actually 20 feet below sea level. The gulf's waves went over the levee's and has flooded the cities near N.O. The winds destroyed a lot of people's homes and businesses. It is a full blown catastrophe. I thought I'd mention it since it's a relevant current event that is going on with you less than 3 weeks old. I am so thankful that we haven't had to endure any horrible natural catastrophes as a family. I pray to God that He will spare us that kind of suffering. The whole event reminds me of my dad's trip to New Orleans when he was in his teens or early 20's. He went on a Mennonite Relief Mission with his church to help with the rebuilding of the city after a major storm (in the 1960's I believe). Isn't that cool that he did that? It makes me want to go down there and help people out as well. However, I'm enduring my own tribulations at my job. I have been promoted to "Team Lead" at my job, along with 2 others. While I am enjoying the position so far (2 days in!), I'm finding that more and more people outside of my department are coming against me. It's really interesting to watch as this company which I once considered my pride and joy (because I helped get it off the ground) becomes more political and cut throat everyday. It makes me sad. About 2 1/2 months ago, I let go of that ownership feeling I held so dear inside. There have been a lot of compromises that I'm being forced to face now. Compromises that I let go on unchallenged as the 3 years have passed by. I suppose that I have much more to think about on this topic, but it's hitting me pretty hard. I had such dreams for this company, and it seems as though the antithesis has come to pass instead. The bright spot is that we have a new guy at the top (Chief Operating Officer) who is leading a charge for true leadership. Somehow over the past 3 years, I have been passed over for leadership positions until now. As I review the situation, it appears as though my boss has surrounded himself with people like himself. Since I have some serious differences with him, so those people that go along with him have been promoted instead. I guess that is how it goes in any company, but I have been unwilling to believe it was happening. I kept on believing that he was bigger than that, and saw me as the close confidant that I once was to him. Now, I am faced with the reality that I have been in denial. My wife is a really great sanity check for me. When my leadership is telling me that they all feel that I have obvious problems, she helps steady me and bring out a balanced reality. Kendra is amazing, and I want you to know that she is a great model for you follow when you look for a spouse. I guess I'm getting a little mushy. I hope you can handle it. :)
I've got to get some sleep before your next feeding. Love you little man! ~Daddy