reverendjaneausten

Today I had Spiritual Direction with a small dog in my lap. It was delightful because the dog relaxed against me and was so glad I was there! I wish our dog did that sort of thing but she is a boy's dog--she plays football, soccer and is an energetic and companionable walker. Tonight as I was putting mashed potatoes away, they slid to the floor and splashed everywhere- the cabinets, the rugs and the jeans of the man I adore. Needless to say, the dog paid for her keep tonight! ;-)

I do not think I have ever held on to summer and daylight as I have this year. I think being new clergy and not having enough hours in the day might be part of the struggle. I am selfishly grateful for the sun roof in the car since I spend so many hours on the road. Still, I would like to have a 62 hour sunny day where I have no other obligations so that I could pretend to get my world into some kind of order. (I would bask and nap for the first 8 at least.) Walking the dog in the starlight is not without appeal of its own, however. . .

It will, I believe, be everywhere found, that as the clergy are, or are not what they ought to be, so are the rest of the nation. Jane Austen , Mansfield Park But no pressure. . .

I spend a lot of time on interstates and parkways these days! I am not sure a blog will really be interesting but I will try to at least keep people current with what is going on and the musings that accompany such things. Although Taize is good for contemplation, it is also energizing. The trees seem to sing with me as I go up and down the hills; there is repetition in the road and the music. The two hour drive to Hazard seems shorter as I grow more connected to the people. I am so drawn to their courage and their desire to not just survive but thrive. I humbly hope to be worthy of such faith.