The Next Chapter

In a strange turn of events, I got a job.  Yes, you read that right.  It really seems to be the perfect opportunity for me in many ways and I am super excited about this next step in my life. I wasn't looking for a job but I said if I found something part-time, flexible, and local it might work for me.  This is all three and only 19 hours a week plus there is enough room for a playpen in my office.  I started work as the new Sexton at St. John's Church on Thursday and so far it is going very well. 

I don't know which is more surprising, the fact that I am working for a church or that my title has the word sex in it.  On Sunday, the Priest in Charge announced me to the congregation.  As I stood up on the alter, Father Simon's arm around me praying, all I kept on thinking was how did I get this job being the heathen that I am.  I guess I didn't put that on my resume.  From what I understand from my two days of work so far, I am responsible for organizing contractors for the buildings and grounds and on Sundays working as a kind of stage manager for the services.  So I guess its pretty fitting.  

I have brought Wyatt with me twice already and his charm makes him a mascot with the congregation.  There is a nursery off the offices downstairs and also a nursery school (with a two year room, YEAH!) on the premise.   I had him strapped to me for a while this morning while I finished up some things.  Then I let him run free for a bit and we played hide and seek in between pews and kneelers.  I wish I had my camera.  At one point he crawled up to the alter and was staring at the stain glass above his head.  The light was a perfect.  I have to remember to carry my camera always from now on.  I am just so thrilled with everything that I have been to the church everyday since being hired.  This really could be the beginning of something great.