Well, we're officially in the season of madness. Doesn't matter what year it is, the month of December is a madhouse. I don't know why it surprises me - I get caught off guard every year. Part of me is annoyed by the concept of Thanksgiving, because it's like this arbitrary wall between talking about Christmas and actually doing things for Christmas. Personally, I like decorating as early as I can because I enjoy the lights and everything, and also, if I don't do it early, IT WON'T GET DONE. Ain't nobody got time for putting up a tree after Thanksgiving. I'm barely keeping everything together even with my lists. I've got the ECC retreat coming up, ECC planning meetings, the OMS Christmas party (which I'm helping plan), my wife to murder, and Guilder to frame for it. I'm swamped.
Seriously, though, I can't remember the last time I was just able to sit back and enjoy the season. It's like saying "Next year in Jerusalem" at the end of Passover when you know full well that next year you will not be in Jerusalem. Probably. But there's that little smidge of hope that keeps you going. Humans are remarkable beings.
Anyway.
I had a lovely week off and a very nice Thanksgiving with my parents. I indulged in a little holiday shopping, but I didn't go overboard. Now we're back in the trenches, in our perpetual quest to catch up to some unknown point at which we will miraculously have completed everything we've ever put off.
This week, I've been working on Tamil booklets. They come with their usual issues, but I've grown quite used to those, so it hasn't been too difficult. I'm also working on the ECC retreat and the OMS Christmas party, as mentioned above. I like being creative, but I must admit, I will be relieved when these things are come and gone.
I went to see the Christmas episode of The Chosen on Wednesday. I don't think I talk about it much on here, but I love that show. I watch all the livestreams and invest where I can because I think it does a phenomenal job of introducing people to a very realistic portrayal of Jesus and the disciples. I enjoyed the Christmas episode, and I would encourage you to download the app and start watching if you haven't already.
That's what I have for you this week. I hope your holiday plans include a chance to relax and enjoy the season.
Bye!
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