Another crazy week in my world... I was at our annual clergy conference this week. We had the Bishop of Nova Scotia and PEI out with one of his clergy- decent conference. We were out at Pinawa (what happens in Pinawa, STAYS in Pinawa) and generally had a decent time. Even so - it was a busy time. It's really difficult to stay focused in session when you're up with friends laughing until 2am some nights, and then get up in the morning to go jogging at 6:30... not the best plan I've ever had, but the trail goes right along the Winnipeg River, which is WAY too beautiful to ignore. But the conference itself was good, I already blogged it on the National Anglican Youth site (generation.anglican.ca)
We had plenty of chats about the changes in the church - especially with the ECUSA convention going on - from their debate and resolutions about accepting the Windsor report (we accept - no we don't - yes we do - no we don't) and the election of the first female Presiding Bishop (Primate) within the Communion... hehehe... get a room full of clergy and some church politics that will have an impact on us... we had fun at the 'bar' at night (not the Pinawa Motor Inn, and I did NOT fall off any chairs or dance on tables, contrary to rumours from another event there...) But there was plenty of conversation and speculation. I love having conversations with people who have such differing opinions but can agree to not fight over them!
I also got to chat a bit with the Bishop about some of the NASTY rumours that are going around about me right now... that was interesting. I just hope that whoever is starting these horrible comments recognizes that they are inaccurate and unacceptable... and I have no idea why anyone would suggest that I don't like youth, hate youth ministry, am only at my job for the paycheck, etc. I know rumours happen in every workspace, but hopefully with me bluntly bringing this one up in the wider group we can start to curb this behaviour. (Yes, in my un-Christian moments, I want to inflict pain on the unknown person who started them... maybe tie them naked to a tree in mosquito season...)
Anyway, getting home was good - except for the reaction from Leo - he's a social creature, and has let me know he is none too happy about being left alone for 3 days. I think he's forgiven me now, he had some treats yesterday and had a good long run on the floor - I really must get this guy litter trained soon! Some friends came over Friday night to help me pack - I ALMOST admitted that I have too many books... but can anyone really have too many books? The fun thing is I'm not packing them all, some of the novels are going to the church. Anyway, Kieran was over too, so we had some fun. He had his first birthday this week, and his party is this afternoon (should be fun!)
It was really great to spend time with friends this weekend - in and around my work schedule - it's good to take a step back from my over-busy reality sometimes and just hang out! Yesterday was the final youth worship - it was hilarious decorating the church - helium balloons everywhere, streamers, etc. Never a dull moment!
So this next week should be pretty crazy... next weekend I'm heading out! Packing up the car with clothes and plants and pets and drive for a week... sigh. One day at a time!
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