Or at least 13 months. I can assure you, there were days it FELT like an era. And I did enough work in those 13 months to FILL an era. But enough about that. On to the important stuff: As of today at 2:00, I am officially unemployed!
On Blogospeer about 2 weeks ago, I posted my resignation letter for my position as Director of Children’s Ministries at Prairie Creek. I don’t need to rehash all the details, but the past two weeks have been a flurry of activity as I’ve tried to tie up loose ends and make sure all the little details were covered before I walked out the door. I’m thankful that God has raised up strong leadership for both Upward and FallFest – I feel so secure in those ministries, knowing that God has placed just the right people to be in charge. And knowing that these ministries are in good hands makes letting go so much easier.
I can’t even begin to describe the weight I feel lifted off my shoulders right now. For the first time in 13 months, I feel like I can see my future clearly, not through a fog of stress and sleeplessness. I have a peace, a calmness, and a sense of order that has been lacking for quite some time. Wow…I feel like a person again!
With the changes in my schedule, I’ve also realized how much I had narrowed my focus. Because I felt continually overwhelmed with work and the responsibilities involved in juggling 2 jobs and a family, I realize that I had become lazy about so many aspects of my life. Lazy about my marriage. Lazy about parenting. Lazy about my personal walk with God. Lazy about taking care of myself. Lazy about my relationships with my friends. I was so tired and worn out from “ministering” that I had very little left over to give to anyone else, even those I cared most about. God has given me a renewed sense of energy and enthusiasm in recent days, one that I hope will help me regain my focus about what is important.
I’ll share more details in the days to come, but for now, I’m going to celebrate my future. Raise a glass of your favorite libation and toast with me: to life! Drink it all in and enjoy the flavor!
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I’ll only drink it if it’s lambic! Cheers to you Debbi. I know I cried today, but they are more for me not seeing Nana and you here while I work, not that you are being called to serve a different purpose.
I look forward to spending time with you outside of “church”! Love you!
a toast of your fav. adult beverage, to time well served, and to a time of rest and renewal.