Yay its Friday =) Been a busy week thus far... with alot of visitors, appointments with various agencies to change my name, and cleaning up the apartment and handing over the keys. Did alot of reflecting over the week too, in terms of where I'm at in various aspects of my life. Struggling with my "expected" role as a wife... just as Wayne is struggling and adjusting to his responsibilities as a husband and making a home together. Had a DTR earlier this week on where we're at (didn't think DTRs existed after dating, huh?) and how we're doing in meeting each other's needs and so on. It was a good earnest talk.
Was approached by several individuals at church to serve in different capacities at church and in my small group... also have to do some thinking and praying on how to respond and how to choose between the different offers. I've also been thinking about how I can strategically do some outreach among my small group (especially with the girls). Realized that I don't have much experience in outreach... even if I've been serving in an outreach ministry capacity, I never had to actually "reach out" to people... they always came (missions, youth group, etc.) and I never had much difficulty building rapport/relationships because either 1) they already existed or 2) again, they would come to me. Sounds weird, I know, but now I'm at a point where I need to reach out rather than wait for people to come to me. This also says something about my personality, because I'm not much for making the first move when I meet new people (doesn't mean I don't do it.. its just that when I do it, it takes alot out of me).. and that's the introverted side of me that I'm constantly battling. I'm also realizing that I'm beginning to take on some lion traits (ooooh noooooooooo, what's happening?!) Haha, no offense to you lions out there... I never had a single trait of lion in me, and never really wanted it (as a golden retriever, I don't do well with lion types) but now I'm noticing something different in me and how I relate to others in certain contexts. It's probably better this way (I'm a bit more balanced) and I'm still adjusting...
Going to a wedding this weekend -- Sharon and David (Sharon is a college friend of Wayne's), where Barb is the MOH. Can't wait to go back to San Jose and see old friends again =)
Posted by Ruth at 7/12/2002
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