Sorry I've been absent - my right wrist has been experiencing a very bad flare-up of tendinitis over the last few days. The strength needed for typing has been reserved for work whenever possible. Speaking of work - this last Sunday was Youth Sunday at church, and the kids were phenomenal, which was not a surprise to me. I am beyond proud of the kids who learned to be a real praise band, and the ones who took the challenge to write a sermon seriously. I have had lots of folks come up to me and tell me how great Youth Sunday was... and then they inevitably follow that up with, "it's just a shame that the praise band didn't play in the 2nd service," or "... it's too bad I've never seen any of those kids before," or "... where are their parents?", or "I think it's terrible that they had to go all the way to Tennessee to do any mission work instead of doing it here" and many, many other critical comments in the same vein. I started responding with things like, "Yes, they did great, didn't they? Would you like to come spend some time with them on Wednesday or Sunday and get to know them better/volunteer to be a mentor/volunteer to lead a mission project?" That usually was met by a sheepish or blank stare and a stammering NO. I've been alone in this job more than I've had volunteer help. I've prayed over and over for... well, another me. Or at least a Chad. I guess after 3 years I've finally come to terms with the fact that Chad's not moving back here to get back in ministry partnership with me. We'll see what comes next. I really do love my job - just not the fact that many seem to think they know how I could be doing a better job but aren't willing to do anything to help me with these kids. Okay. Off to ice my wrist now.
tune it with your face!
the boy
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4 comments:
Some things will never change! For some, the glass will always be half empty. Would like to hear more about what they did - was Pastor Craig happy? You know you did a good job - the kids responded well - GOD KNOWS ALL!!!lovemom
Sorry your wrist is hurting. Try your best to keep it iced and rest...sit and read with Henry instead of spending time on the computer. :) You are doing a fabulous job with those kids so don't feel bad about that. People just don't get it..they think it all happens without them. Maybe you should ask Pastor Craig to do a sermon about helping and have him suggest that people help with the kids? Just a thought. Hugs to all!!
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I wish it were that easy... :o)
since people are giving encouraging messages and suggestions i thought i'd join in. you're doing a fine job but you'd be better at everything if you only drank more. in fact, your wrist will even feel better if you get your drink on. i know my world always seems sunnier with a tall glass of godiva liquor and vanilla vodka :)
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