Last night the Vestry signed their letter of support for my candidacy for Holy Orders. It will be mailed out today, then it is up to the Commission on Ministry. I stay calm, surprisingly. This is a life-changing moment and one I have been working towards for many years. Meanwhile I keep at my responsibilities at church, enjoying every minute of serving at the altar, taking communion to shut-ins, listening to the teens struggle with decisions.
Work is not as satisfying as it was when I still had the parent group. I have put the staff development system into place, and continue to do a lot of training. But I no longer have direct interface with families, and that is a loss to me. Maybe I am just moving toward my new challenges. Whatever happens with my candidacy, I will be retiring from this job next August.
I feel that God has something in mind for me; I think I know what it is, but if I am wrong, I am open to whatever it is. Long experience has taught me that He
does better things for me than I can desire or pray for.
So I continue my studies, my prayers, and stay loose, enjoying the moment.
3:57 PM
It's beautiful today. It started out gloomy and cold, but now is sunny and much warmer. I had to go north again and the ride home was breathtaking with the autumn leaves.
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