Well what have I to say? Not a lot really. I started probation one week ago and so far so good. Everybody has made me feel so welcome. AND they genuinely seem really happy to have me there! So far I have attended a Business Committee, Board and Session, been to mid week evening and lunchtime worship, been introduced to the congregation on Sunday, led a prayer and done a children's talk, made a start on updating my Church Law handbook (probationers past and present will tell you that this is no mean task - 8 years of updates!!! argh!!) and last night I went to the Guild Presbyterial Council meeting. So a gentle start as you can see - and I mean that sincerely. Aside from the 'work' I have met some really lovely people.
And this is where things get a little complicated. Because I am meeting so many new people I am petrified that I accidentally blank someone in the street. So just in case I do - I am smiling at everyone in the street, in the supermarket etc. I am sure Asda might start to get complaints about this weird woman grinning inanely at everyone, lol. But the thing is that I keep meeting people who recognise me but I have no idea who they are. I might vaguely recognise them but I have no idea where from! Like today in Asda - I meet this really lovely couple. The stopped to chat and were asking what I was doing now - they had seen my graduation in the paper and were full of praise. Now I do recognise them from somewhere but argh!!! I dont know where. AND they got my name right (Shuna not Shona) and even mentioned presbytery. Maybe tonight at Presbytery I will be able to work that one out!
Anyway smiling is good - it makes you feel better - paranoid but happy - thats me! lol
