One of my favorite things about having no job is that I am free to do one of my favorite things in ministry: meet with people. When I was working, I had to tack meetings onto the end of the day, and grab coffee not because I liked the taste, but because I needed the jolt to keep me focused and awake. Working with college students in our church, I was often jealous of the availability they had during the day. Now, I enjoy more than my share of freedom.
Today, our church was scheduled to have a day of Ultimate Frisbee during Dead Days (days with no classes before finals). Unfortunately, food poisoning and last minute studying for finals meant only two of us actually showed up. So, instead we played disc golf.
Andy and I were behind a group of three guys, all shirtless. Andy quipped that next time we should do that and improve our game. I responded that I was iffy on wearing a sleeveless shirt, so this was not likely.
It was a beautiful day, just a slight breeze and plenty bright. But not too hot, either. Andy and meet weekly to discuss the book of Romans, so we have a pretty good relationship and lots of conversation topics. Though I'm a pastor, and I love preaching, large groups just conversing wear me out. But one on one talks are invigorating. You get to learn so much more about people- more than just the words they say, but the way they say them. One on one, people share their lives. Andy challenges me. He is a thinker, and he is not afraid to ask tough questions. This is great for me to grow, myself.
As we talked and played, we noted that playing with no shirts does not improve one's game. In fact, it apparently makes you slow, prone to throw discs in creeks and underbrush, and a bit inconsiderate. To be fair, we did also get a disc stuck in the creek, but a skillful use of some driftwood made it easy to retrieve. And we blocked no one's game.
After we played, I had to pick up the kids. I was really hot, so it made a great excuse to stop by Sonic's Happy Hour.
When I got home, my Mom was waiting for us- tonight was Leslie's 1st Grade Music performance- so I went in to get ready for it. It was then I noticed it.
Sunburn.
Stupid sleeveless shirt.
So, we went to the musical, and Leslie was an adorable xylophone playing bear. She and her sister are adorable in whatever they do, anyway.
Afterwards, I made it a point to pick up some aloe vera. It has lidocaine in it. I'm very excited.
Tomorrow I sub as a 7th and 8th grade art teacher. This should be interesting.
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