Friday, September 10, 2010

Next Chapter

I am officially back in the work force. I just finished my first week flying solo as the office manager of my church. The building is still standing, so there is real hope for the future! It is a part time gig, won't make me rich, and is not exactly what I'm trained to do, but it is a blessing.

It is a blessing to be able to pick my daughters up from school on early dance days. It is a blessing to have evenings and Fridays free to schedule counseling clients. It is a blessing to do work that matters to someone. Okay... some things matter to some folks a little more than they should, perhaps... (smile)

It is a blessing to be in a safe place. It took me a long time to feel good about myself and to trust again after losing my last job. I was beginning to believe there just wasn't any place for me. That I would never fit in. That I was fatally flawed in some way. I feel safe here.

It is also a blessing to spoil others and to be spoiled a little. I found a container marked with my name on it in the fridge. It was leftovers from the weekly fellowship meal, and it was just for me. The Pastor calls me No. 1, and I call him Captain. (His head does resemble that of Captain Picard, come to think of it...) We're in the process of giving the rest of the staff Trek-esque nicknames. It is good to laugh again.

It is a humble job. Just the place for a person who has been humbled. It is evidently where God wishes for me to be, and I wish to please Him by doing the best I can every single day. Thanks, God. And thanks, CUMC, for helping me to lay the past year to rest.

2 comments:

Library Lady said...

Glad to see you posting again.

You're doing a GREAT job! The newsletter this week looks good and so do the bulletins. You are in the right place for someone with strong organizational skills and an eye for detail.

Thanks for all you do for us at CUMC -- in your capacity as Office Manager as well as Chancel Choir Director.

Belinda

Library Lady said...

Glad to see you posting again.

You're doing a GREAT job! The newsletter this week looks good and so do the bulletins. You are in the right place for someone with strong organizational skills and an eye for detail.

Thanks for all you do for us at CUMC -- in your capacity as Office Manager as well as Chancel Choir Director.

Belinda