He Won't Be Dating For Two Months

Fine. I waited the two months. And lo and behold, when I called the shadchan back, apparently he decided to extend his shidduchim hiatus for quite a while longer.

I can sympathize.

Now what's interesting about this whole thing is that the shadchan was not the one who actually "redt" the shidduch. I had just called him for information about this boy, and he said he thought it sounded good. Then he asked if I had anybody to be the go-between. I said no (because a relative of mine had suggested it, and I did not feel comfortable having the relative as the go-between). So this man offered to do it instead.

But that's not the end of it. When he finally told me that this boy was unavailable for now, he paused and asked me another question.

"Can you just tell me one more time - what exactly are you looking for? I just want to keep you in mind in case I come across someone who seems like he would be good for you."

My heart sang. That could have been such a depressing phone call. In a way, it still was. But the fact that he - a Rav in a yeshiva - would be looking out for me...

It made me feel as secure as...well, as I should be anyway. Because there's a much bigger, more impressive "Rav" Who is looking out for me too.

But He already knows exactly what to look for.