Gifts Appreciated

Let's face it, not many of us go into Youth Ministry because we think "Oh, goodie! Administration work!" Most of us go into it because we love youth, and want to share the love of Jesus Christ and the joy of living according to the Church and our Faith.

My pastor is on sabbatical and it seems that he's given the deacon some pointers about what to watch for. I just talked to a woman I work with here and she gave me a few more details about a meeting I"m supposed to have with the Deacon.

I've blogged about this before yet I'm bringing it up today because I'm guessing I'm not the only one who deals with this. I'm very aware that I'm not as excellent as some at admin work. I'm great with kids, with people. And really, if parents have an issue with me, bring it to me so I can fix it, quit taking it above me-then it doesn't get fixed AND I get in trouble.

The thing that worries me is, being female and a rather emotional one at that, I'll break down and cry. Now, men-you don't do so well with that. In fact, I believe I've lost respect from some colleagues who've seen the tears. And lets face it, men, I think you still get more respect then women do. I think I'm seen still as a trainee, a new girl, a fresh out of college kid. I've been in the business long enough to -well, to not be that.

So, I'm going to stick to my guns. I'm going to remind him (the Deacon) of all the things that I do bring to the kids-friendship, companionship, an adult besides mom and dad that they can turn to (and hear things mom and dad may want to tellthem, but kids can't hear from them). Too much of my job is in this dreadful office-I'd rather be at their schools! (thank goodness for MSN Messanger!)

And for the love of St Christopher, I won't cry! (please God, please God please God!)