1-I think I'm a man inside.. Well not really. But when I read psychologic tests and articles about men and women and what differences there are.. I'm always the man!!
2-Also my husband and some of his friends started a new tradition, its called BroDay. Basically they do guy's stuff: grilling and smoking food, going to home depot to check out chains and tools, brewing beer, watching action movies, and just hanging out.
And of course I like all of it. Tell me now: isn't it a girl's day too? I mean obviously it's not a boys only day, but they pretend these are activities girls don't like too much... What? Which girl doesn't like a great steak and a good beer? Well I stay away from beer until I know whether I'm pregnant or not, but I still enjoy making some and smelling it ;)
I must say also that i'm not big on WWII movies either, but that's probably more to do with being French, when EVERY SINGLE wednesday night you can watch a documentary about WWII...
Oh and Home depot? A guy thing? where you can do HOME improvement projects? and buy FLOWERS and garden stuff? really?
3-Work is driving me nuts. I love charity work, and I believe in what I do and what I work for. But we're SO disorganized.. And too few people trying to do too much work... And working crazy hours when you have a family life is not good...
I was asked to reduce my hours more, but I still have to be there almost every freaking day of the week! So frustrating! I'm glad I live close by.
4- We are moving to Chicago in August! I'm so happy and excited about it!! I probably mentioned it already, but it's now 100% sure! Yeah for moving!
5- I feel proud because I found a good graduation present idea for a new pastor in my hubby's church. :) I suggest that we give her a present, as thank you for all she did these past two years, and people were really enthusiastic about it. (Like they didn't think about it??) First liturgical clothes were suggested (as catholic people often get for ordinations), but the main pastor said her home church is taking care of it. We decided on luggage, so she can go on missionary trips :)
Luggage is the best present I received. I think luggage are great graduation of anything present, you know all the "moving on" stages of life.. :)
High school grad: luggage to travel the country.
Pastor grade: luggage to spread the word.
Retiring: luggage to travel the world.
graduating a program: luggage for a new beginning.. :)
6- Also about the new pastor.. Someone asked me if, as catholic, I'm upset to see a woman preaching. Nope. :) I know MANY preachy women.. not always for the best... I love the graduating girl, she is really good: as a person, as an orator etc. I think she'll do a great pastor IMO.
Now a woman priest would be way more confusing to me. I believe Jesus was serious when he said " this is my body" (especially the part where he says :"eat my flesh" because there is not much room for interpretation and figurative talk in that one...) Anyway I believe priests represent the person of Jesus, they are consecrated to give us sacraments, particularly eucharist and reconciliation. I think it's important that priests are men, not just humans, male humans. I have no problem with getting counceling with a sister, or any lay person man or woman, but I would have a hard time hearing a woman saying " This is my body" in the name of Jesus.
I believe there is a feminine way of giving your body, and a masculine way. And I will never know how it is for a man. It's part of the mystery.
The same way a man can't be a mother. He can be a wonderful parent as a father, he is still not a mom.
Anyway just saying that to clarify: I'm thankful and glad about Charlene's graduation because she is a wonderful pastor. This doesn't mean I would understand women's priesthood in the catholic church.
As much as I can get upset at random gender attribution (like beer or home depot being more "manly") I think the gender difference is important when it comes to the way of giving your life for others. As much as there is a difference between motherhood and fatherhood.
7- I would love to announce something great like I'm pregnant... But no way to know.. :( Just have to wait...
I joined a website called 2 weeks wait (Yes for real) some ladies are a little fanatic about pregnancy tests... I have no idea where I am in the cycle because mucus and temperature are contradictory and BOTH are not very clear.
All I can do is wait. wait and see. :)
2 comments:
I'm not a Catholic, but I still feel like it is better to have a man as pastor. Thanks for the visit, and I hope you have good baby news soon!
I'm not catholic either, but I think I get what you're saying.
I've heard of 2 week wait clubs on BBC- is that where you joined? I hope your wait goes by with your nerves at bay! I know how hard it can be waiting!
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