Today I finished the 4th of my 5 leader apprentice meetings with Weight Watchers. Next Friday will be my BIG session – leading the meeting by myself. How do I feel? Excited, scared, happy……standing on the edge of a whole new season of my life — I haven’t gone this way before. I remember how I felt “coming in” – unsure if I could work outside of the church. I hadn’t worked outside the church in 23 years! There was something very safe for me there – however, it proved to be a hard and strange place to work. I guess that in working outside the church I don’t expect people to be kind. I did expect that in the church but I guess the joke was on me – for there were some who weren’t kind. Now, don’t get me wrong – there were plenty who were kind. Wonderful people who would give you the shirt off their backs. Great people to walk through life and enjoy ministry with. Yet, I was taken by suprise time and time again by those who proved, in the end, to be unkind. Enough of that…….I guess I feel more at ease not expecting anything of anyone and being totally suprised when they are wonderful, kind, and jewels to work with. This I say of my new friend, Kim. What a joy and blessing to work beside her. She has been dealt a tough hand – however, she is delightful. I look forward to the our working realtionship.
Doc got to go to an SC game last night — he went along with our son, Dave, and some others, including our pastor. He had a wonderful time. Today he is golfing with one of his old buddies. I guess you could say he’s “living the dream” – I tell him that all the time. He just laughs and says I’m talking about myself.
Kayleigh is doing great. Lovin 2nd grade. Lovin playing in the “circle” with all her buddies.
Fall is just around the corner – I have my Fall decor out on the porch — I love coming home to it. Can’t wait for the weather to stay cool….can’t wait to get out my warmer clothes…..can’t wait to go to Ann Taylor Loft and find some new winter clothes……..I love life right now!
