It's been a wonderful (but long) first day in Scotland! I think I slept maaaaybe two hours on the overnight flight and have been going non stop since I landed. --Plane to Glasgow. (landed at 6:30am...which is my body's 1:30am but had clear skies coming in so I could see the outer Hebrides and Mull… Continue reading Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Month: May 2013
Airplane Sabbath
I'm not a huge fan of flying. I'm not afraid of it. I just don't love it. It can be cramped and the roar makes my head feel funny. And I'm always nervous that I've forgotten some very important document and will end up with a little black mark in my file that I imagine… Continue reading Airplane Sabbath
roller coasters of the heart
Youth ministry is not for the faint of heart. My heart has been on a roller coaster all day. My heart sank when my day started around mid-night with anxious texts from a former youth who was deeply worried about recent decisions. It ached later this morning as I had conversations with a parent who… Continue reading roller coasters of the heart
Stop, Drop, and Sabbath
How will I ever get it all done? While I am incredibly excited to enjoy a three month Sabbatical from my work, I just don't know how I could get it all done before Sunday. There are summer trip forms to copy and organize. There is the confirmation banquet and the senior dinner. I should… Continue reading Stop, Drop, and Sabbath
Seeking Sabbath 