Lightning Strikes Twice - But with More Money

We've all heard the fable or myth that lightning never strikes the same place twice. It's a phrase that's as old as the hills, but there's not really any truth to it. Then again, maybe there is.

I'm not concerned about whether it happens in real life or not. Just as soon as I endorse a statement that says "lightning does indeed strike in the same place twice," somebody will show up that can definitively prove me wrong. That's not my concern.

This last week I was offered a position with Stewart Title - again. (Those of you who actually read my blog might remember that I left Stewart for the "opportunity" at Sam Houston State University. Of course that opportunity fell apart like a cheap suit.) After walking away from a job that I really enjoyed before, I've received another chance with the same company with another good boss. There are challenges, to be sure...a long commute, later hours and a different assignment that will involve more "over the phone" skills. But, I'm back with a company that I enjoyed to work for. That alone is something to sit back and think about. Who you work for AND with makes up about 80-90% of the work experience. If the people you work with really get on your nerves, it's hard to enjoy the job - as a whole.

But, the fact I get a second shot at the same thing - or same company - makes me stop and take notice. How often does lightning strike the same place - twice? How often does one get an actual second chance at the same opportunity? My experience has been not at all. However, I've been extended a second chance. I'm truly in awe of a God who can orchestrate the events of one's life so that things like this take place.

Despite the odds, it appears that lightning indeed struck the same place twice. The spot is smoldering. I go to work Monday morning. It's pretty cool.