Busy Not Bad

Friday night was a program at church with an award winning author and speaker. Pat and Dave went with me. Saturday I played golf with my Saturday group and then went to a dinner party at Pat & Dave's. Pat even wanted me to help and that was great. Sunday started at 6:30 AM with the hanging of a large banner across the altar at church. The picture shown is of the same altar on the day of Marsha's service. I helped with the services as usual and then after a restful afternoon had an opportunity to speak at a Cursillo gathering at church Sunday night. It was busy but it was not bad. I realized that I love the fact that I don't have to be in charge of anything. I loved teaching but you can't do it without being in charge of everything. I loved being a priest but I have to admit the most fun was at the Church of the Holy Spirit where I had a lot to do but was not in charge of most things. As a rector my job was a gift. I loved being a rector but in hind sight, even though I had lots of help from parishioners, I always knew I was ultimately in charge. I really like this not being in charge, it frees me to just participate at my pace at my level. Maybe I should have found a way to not feel like I was in charge years ago but I can't see how it doesn't go with the territory.