THE day draws ever closer...

I had originally promised to blog about my call story this evening. Unfortunately, we are very busy here at the seminary and I haven't had time to organize my recollections about my vocation call or a chance to put them on paper (or Word in this case). So, I will blog about my vocation call within the next few days, I PROMISE!

Because of my schedule (I have 9 meetings in the next 48 hours AND I think I am supposed to go to class...something about being a student) I am going to make this entry fairly short.

The closer I get to ordination, the more and more that I seem to have to do. This week, for example, I have been organizing the list of addresses for those to whom I am sending my invitations. This might seem to be fairly straight forward, but it is actually quite time consuming. I certainly do not want to forget any of my friends and at the same time one also has to make some tough decisions as to who gets an invite and who doesn't. I'd like to send an invite to everybody I know, but I don't have the $400 it'd cost me in postage. Another example, is all the logistics that are associated with the ordination. Music, readings, rehearsal dinner, reception, seating, dignitaries who are attending, etc. all take a lot out of a person.

Rather than depress or wear me out, though, it has helped me to realize the preparation and work that goes into an ordination. It is extremely humbling to see the many people who are giving their heart and soul to helping to make my ordination a holy and glorious experience. The week before the ordination, I plan on dedicating a blog entry solely to thanking all those who are making the ordination possible.

Well, that is enough of me rambling for now. I will not likely make an entry tomorrow night as I will be in a number of meetings tomorrow. I shall return on Saturday, though, so beware. Before I close, I'd like to say a big Canadian howdy to a new reader and close friend of mine...HI Wade and glad to have you onboard!!! Until next time...God bless.

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