UNUSUAL DAY

This was one of those days that almost made me forget I was an introvert - and the day's responsibilities were all over the map.

It started with a ministerial breakfast at City Hall.

Then I was back home to finish up my weekly Mission Resource email so it could be sent by 10:00 am. In it, I offered to give away free fertilizer and posted my cell number as the contact for anyone who wanted some.

Then it was time for a Zoom call with the librarian at Wesley Biblical Seminary for some advice on 2 practice "Literature Review" assignments for my current classes. (I was unaware of what constitutes a  Lit Review, but since it is the first step in writing a dissertation - a process which will start for me in October - I was all ears.)

Then ... I started fielding calls and text messages asking for fertilizer. (It's good to know some people are reading our newsletter!) 

Next, I packed an overnight bag and headed toward Savoy, Illinois, for an American Baptist Church conference for pastors of small congregations - a nearly 3 hour drive.

The opening sessions and dinner were great and I met a lot of people and did at least a week's worth of talking. 

To end the day, I drove another 20 minutes to spend the night at the home of an old high school friend. 

I sat and chatted with Tim and his wife for a couple of hours and it was so good. (It's been at least a decade since we last saw each other.)

But now my introvert battery is completely depleted. 

I praise God for such an unusual day, but there is no doubt in my mind: it is bedtime!