I have had so many things to write about lately, but I just haven't had a chance to get down and write them. I've lost my grandmother, I've gone to conference, I've participated in helping to officiate my first wedding, and I've seen the challenges of being a woman in ministry... but, alas, maybe you'll hear about it one day.
Have you already felt like you are in over your head? Like there is no end to the piles of papers on your desk, or the task list that has all turned red from being due yesterday. I wanted to take a picture and show you what my office looks like right now, but I couldn't find my battery charger and it is dead. I guess this in itself explains how much of a mess it is.
I hate working in a dis-organized space. I'm the kind of person that loves filing and having things placed in its spot and ever since we've changed the shelves in my office, I haven't had a chance to get to the organizing of it yet. I need baskets, stickers, and time to do all the paper work that needs to be done. But, time hasn't been much of a surplus around here lately.
We were away at conference last week, and as much as I loved being with friends and not thinking about what had to be done it made me realize all the work that does come with the "senior" pastor role. Planning the budget for next year, looking into the building maintenance, getting the ministries running and supervising them all, forming leaders, etc... I am grateful that I have a lot of help to do these things and great people to work with, but I guess it didn't click how much work it all involved. Hopefully it just all comes together and as I focus on one thing at a time, things that need to be done will get done.
It's Sunday evening and I'm exhausted. I know it's not a good thing to work on Sunday night, (especially since I don't have my usual Monday off tomorrow) but I'm glad I planned out my week and took the stress of trying to remember everything off of my shoulders. Now I can enjoy my cup of coffee tomorrow morning (good coffee thanks to coming home to a fresh can in the apartment last Thursday! Thanks Judy and Lorelei!) and my aqua-fit classes tomorrow morning. Hopefully I'll even be able to enjoy a bit of time in the sauna before I get back to the rest of this busy week.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
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Hi rebecca,you have quite the heavy workload, don't be so tough on yourself, things will fall in place, sorry to hear about the loss of your grandmother,you have accomplished alot at such a young age and you are doing a great job, if you need any help organizing your office or anything, let me know, i could help you out probably this week for few hours, just ask claudette for my #, have fun at swim and try to unwind abit in the sauna , it will make you feel refreshed, take care and will talk soon xx shelley
Thanks Shelley! I did enjoy the pool and sauna yesterday. It always helps to relax and calm down. Strange how I end up getting more things done when I take the time to rest.
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