Monday, August 27, 2007

We've started a new series at church called, "One Life." In a nutshell, it's about the one life we are given, what we do with it, where we choose to go, how we choose to get there...

We were created to reflect the image of God. Everything we do is supposed to reflect His image. Attitudes, actions, everything. I'm not going to get into the whole deal because, while I totally "get it" and believe it, I'm not eloquent enough to put it all down here, nor do I have time. Besides, my two readers already know it anyway...

So, anyway, I'll just say this: Today was a day I was REALLY struggling with my reflection!!!! Granted, my reflection probably always has a wave or crack or two, but today was pretty ugly. I suppose, however, that it's a good thing that I recognize this. I had a phone call from a patient today who really tried my patience. She even had the nerve to tell me I cussed at her the last time we spoke. Now, I'm certainly not perfect and I've been known to let a less-than-appropriate phrase fly on a rare occasion (thank goodness I only have two readers who haven't known me all that long...), but, I would NEVER cuss at a patient. (Not that it's okay to cuss at anyone.) Anyway, that really set me off. I told her - in a very stern manner - that I DID NOT cuss at her, and I do not cuss at patients...all the while thinking to myself that today might be the day. She wore me SLICK. I suppose, in hindsight that while stern and, well, somewhat loud, I wasn't rude, hateful or mean. But it was just one of those conversations that left me feeling like I had no reflection at all.

Later on in the day, my boss told me she thinks I should plan on working 8 hours a day for a while until I'm caught up. HA HA HA HA...caught up. HA HA HA HA. My desk doesn't get "caught up." My desk is a gremlin. Just add a small dose of my boss and it multiplies!!!! Now, let's keep in mind that I worked 11.25 hours today. I was working at 6:00 - a.m. AND p.m. And it's because I've actually gone in the office every day since I went back that I'm "behind" (and that isn't even a good term - swamped, but not behind). I get much less done in the office than I do at home. Too many people interrupting me for nothing...Ugh. Anyway, that conversation certainly didn't improve my reflection...

The highlight of my day: picking Evan up from daycare. He had an up and down day. I did get to watch him for a few minutes when I got there to pick him up. He was so cute, playing with purple tamborines! (Did I spell that right???)