Sorry I’ve not posted for a while. I really just haven’t had much to say.
I survived Easter without eating too much. The "survival" part was more related to spending time with my family, rather than over-eating. The good thing is, I am finding myself a bit less stressed these days during family get-togethers. I don’t realize it until after it is over, when I reflect that I didn’t get as anxious either before or during as I used to…although I definitely still do breathe a big sigh of relief when Hub and I are on our way home afterwards.
I do have a new activity I’m involved with…a few weeks ago, I was approached by one of the lead ushers at our church, asking me to consider being an usher “on her team.” Hub and I usually try to maintain a very low profile at church, we sit in the back, and that’s always been fine with us. But this lady is very nice, although a bit pushy. When I told her I would think about it…next thing you know, she’s introducing me (by e-mail) to the other ushers on the team. Well, what can I say, I figured what the heck. It’s been fun and not at all difficult or onerous. And everyone is so appreciative of the little extra effort it takes to be involved.
So far, I’d received training at just 2 (relatively sparsely attended) Saturday night services, and my first “on-my-own” ushering gig was…the 9 a.m. Easter Sunday service. Talk about a fast track to the Big Time! (ha ha) Compared to regular church services, Easter service is a whole ‘nuther animal! Crowded and crazy. After the service, one of the other ushers said, “For never having ushered on your own, you certainly do project confidence!” I think it is not confidence so much as bossiness...I found I have a low tolerance for people who try to save large blocks of seats (for family members who are supposedly "on their way") when there are people who have made the effort to get to church on time. "Shape up or ship out" is my motto. lol.
Closing arguments begin in the trial on Wednesday...at least that’s the schedule right now. You never know. The trial has been going since January 20, with things taking a lot longer than they should because of the Defense (my opinion). Whenever it is, I will be in attendance as well as several other people from my department. I want to look that POS in the eyes and see if I can detect any humanity at all. We've done our best, but if you could please say a prayer that the jury will be guided to do the right thing, I’d appreciate it. I am feeling very vindictive (after all I'm only human), so I know what outcome I want. To be honest, I'm feeling a bit guilty about that....but not a lot. The fact is it will be in God’s hands...Still I don't think it hurts to bend His ear a bit. So, thanks. I'll keep you posted on how things go with that.
I survived Easter without eating too much. The "survival" part was more related to spending time with my family, rather than over-eating. The good thing is, I am finding myself a bit less stressed these days during family get-togethers. I don’t realize it until after it is over, when I reflect that I didn’t get as anxious either before or during as I used to…although I definitely still do breathe a big sigh of relief when Hub and I are on our way home afterwards.
I do have a new activity I’m involved with…a few weeks ago, I was approached by one of the lead ushers at our church, asking me to consider being an usher “on her team.” Hub and I usually try to maintain a very low profile at church, we sit in the back, and that’s always been fine with us. But this lady is very nice, although a bit pushy. When I told her I would think about it…next thing you know, she’s introducing me (by e-mail) to the other ushers on the team. Well, what can I say, I figured what the heck. It’s been fun and not at all difficult or onerous. And everyone is so appreciative of the little extra effort it takes to be involved.
So far, I’d received training at just 2 (relatively sparsely attended) Saturday night services, and my first “on-my-own” ushering gig was…the 9 a.m. Easter Sunday service. Talk about a fast track to the Big Time! (ha ha) Compared to regular church services, Easter service is a whole ‘nuther animal! Crowded and crazy. After the service, one of the other ushers said, “For never having ushered on your own, you certainly do project confidence!” I think it is not confidence so much as bossiness...I found I have a low tolerance for people who try to save large blocks of seats (for family members who are supposedly "on their way") when there are people who have made the effort to get to church on time. "Shape up or ship out" is my motto. lol.
Closing arguments begin in the trial on Wednesday...at least that’s the schedule right now. You never know. The trial has been going since January 20, with things taking a lot longer than they should because of the Defense (my opinion). Whenever it is, I will be in attendance as well as several other people from my department. I want to look that POS in the eyes and see if I can detect any humanity at all. We've done our best, but if you could please say a prayer that the jury will be guided to do the right thing, I’d appreciate it. I am feeling very vindictive (after all I'm only human), so I know what outcome I want. To be honest, I'm feeling a bit guilty about that....but not a lot. The fact is it will be in God’s hands...Still I don't think it hurts to bend His ear a bit. So, thanks. I'll keep you posted on how things go with that.
I will be praying for jury. It will be a relief to have it over with....right??
ReplyDeleteI love having a "church job". Makes me feel like I'm "part of".
Congrats on a successful Easter with the family!
I was telling a friend of mine that she *should* think of something to volunteer while laid off..you know a couple of hours per week can make a huge difference in our self-esteem when we give to others. The church thing sounds good! and probably good for you too.
ReplyDeleteI'm not up with the jury "story" but my thoughts are still with you regardless.
Thanks for your comments on my blogpost..it made me laugh.