Step 1 is OVER!

Finally made it! Although it really didn't seem all that long a time, after 6 weeks my Lay Discernment team gave me their report yesterday. They were very thorough, answered every point posed by the Diocese, did not ignore my weaknesses and came up with a yes!
I feel so relieved to be finished with this part, the team was very kind but it was very intense and fairly draining. So now I have a congregational discernment of a yes to my question of whether or not I should be pursuing the ordained ministry. This report and support has helped me clarify and understand more the direction I am headed.
The next step is the COM interview and I received an email today that it is scheduled for August 10th. I refuse to think further than that...for now.

Unbelievable!

Today is an incredible, unbelievable, who-have-I-pi**ed-off!? kind of day--and it's not even noon! Dog/house sitting, starting yesterday--got up around 4am to go to the necessary, fell into the tub! brought down the curtains and could barely get off the floor. Got up at 7am and found that the door on the preset coffee maker had popped open and grounds & hot water were everywhere. Sloshed everything into the sink, walked the dog, fed her, cleaned up the coffee, tried another short pot--door popped open again but I caught it this time and held it closed! put toast into the toaster for breakfast, a piece broke off and stuck in the machine, had to up end it and dig at it with a knife (did unplug first!! ha!) got some breakfast, some coffee--a little chewy with grounds (still) then went to clean up and couldn't open the coffee door to empty the grounds--had to stick a knife in it! Cleaned up again and went into the bathroom to shower--had left all of my toiletries home and when I turned the shower off the curtain rod fell down again.
It's still down. I have a BOT meeting this evening, I have forgotten to call my best friend back, and I think I'll go back to bed!!
Is this the answer I have been waiting for? :-)

Hallie's gone

Hallie was unable to fight off the illness. She died just before we left to take her to the vet. We already miss her. The Dr. said that Bella would not be able to catch the disease from me when I go to dog-sit on Wednesday. That eases my mind because Bella is also so old and I wouldn't want to do anything to hurt her.
So far this has not been a great month. I look forward to some good news--Lotto anyone?

Badday Sunday

Hallie has the worst of the colds. We think she is dying, she can hardly walk or breathe. When we finally reach the vet tomorrow we will probably have to have her put to sleep, a euphemism that is not very comforting. Enough for now.

Everyone is sick

Everyone in the house (except me) is sick. One back out and 9 colds! If finding out how to be a "servant" is my problem, then I am learning at an accelerated rate!
Discernment is over and the waiting begins. Will find out what the team thinks 6/20. I'm so tired I'm not even anxious, just want to get this part over. I guess I should thank the Lord for everyone being sick??--makes me think of others and not myself! But the little guys are not happy, hope they get well soon. I feel so sorry for them, they just don't know what's going on, and I frighten them by giving them the liquid medicine everyday.

Back again

Tomorrow will be the 5th Lay Discernment meeting, then only 1/2 a meeting left. It has been draining but rewarding in its own way. I've had the opportunity to articulate my faith and explore the options open for the future. Still don't know where this will lead, however. Well, we'll see.

A Techie Sunday

Sunday was fun. I got to be a "techie" again for the Vineyard. I'm getting better on the camera--Wade came so I gave him the PowerPoint. Walter was preaching so it was tricky as usual. He sometimes points for a new screen and sometimes it's just a gesture!
It was Trinity Sunday, so he was explaining the 3-in-1, first to the children (this helped a lot), then to the rest of us. Walter also told us that he had received news from Mark that Gus's mom, Louise had died, while the two were on vacation celebrating their anniversary. Nice lady, Gus will really miss her. I hope Walter remembered to add Louise to the prayers for the 10:45am service.

Learning a little each day

Well, I think I may have added a link to this blog successfully, anyway I came across a website to send prayers and encouragement to people imprisoned for their belief. The stories of faith, endurance and strength are a revelation to those of us who are lucky enough to have religious freedom.

Rainy day

Had a chance today to catch up on my Scripture reading. I've gotten behind with my LifeMap entries and reading since I was down and out with the fall. But now things are finally getting back together. Been reading about Solomon and the Temple he built. Actually, that was a lot more interesting than the Tent of Meeting, etc. that Moses had built. A tent, even a BIG tent is not as intriguing as the gold, silver and bronze work in a BC temple.
It drizzled all day, not much rain, but at least we had some--the fire danger has been high this season. Today is the start of the Hurricane season that will last another 6 months--predicted to be "active." Oh joy. Father, protect all your children.
Forgot until this second to do the prayers for Sunday! Time to get to work.