Learning Curve

Today I'm doing something I've never done before. Proof-reading an Afrikaans-to-English translation of a Grade 6 Mathematics book for a lady teacher in the area.

Although my brain is tempted to skip long paragraphs, just skimming the surface, I have this sense of responsibility over-ruling it. It's up to me to check each and every word, not only the spelling, but the grammar, the layout, EVERYTHING. Any mistake reflects back on me.

What a great big responsibility! And not as easy as it looked at first....

::update::

It's done and returned - and I actually got paid for it! I told the lady she could give a donation, but what she gave was enough for our week's groceries. Thank you Lord! At this time of year it's greatly needed.