Ok seriously I think that I am going to go on the road like bill cosby and do a show about old people... as you all know I work with the 65 and older group... Seriously you never know what is going to come out of their mouths. Just so you know... We dressed as pirates today... My computer is dead right now but as soon as I can load pictures I will show you a couple from today...
ok back on track...
I have been told things before about if they like my clothes, people who feel as if they have a right to comment on my hair and make up and yes the infamous old men who will chase me and the other ladies around the room trying to grab "stuff". But today I heard two of the what I am choosing to say funniest things I have heard from this group and from very unexpecting people...
lets set the scene... Older wonderful 91 year old lady... Esther... She has the cutest squeaky voice and always gives me plenty of hugs and kisses... She is like a kid in the candy shop when it comes to 39 forever... She pulled me aside today and grabbed onto me and says "You are really STARTING to look beautiful these days... You know that... You should keep it up....." OH my goodness... Was that sweet or was I ugly before this past month.... (don't answer that...) ok but I knew what she meant and I laughed and said thanks so much...
Next guy... He is a guest... He is the boyfriend of one of our members..... How stinking cute is that that they bring their boyfriends and girlfriends with them??? Ok so he is roman catholic which I think is important in this one.. I did this little devotion because I "found a treasure" and came out with my bible in a treasure chest and read the verse about where your heart is so also is your treasure... Ok then I did a little talk and then they all had kaleidoscopes that distort the view... And I talked about how those are like what Satan tries to do to us... He makes things seem really cool and great by distorting them... That we have to know what our true treasure is, to know if it is being distorted....
so he hugs me good bye and tells me that he thinks I should really think about being a PASTOR! Oh... I thought that was so cute... Leslie the Business Administrator who dresses up too goes to the ELCA church in town so she told me they would hire me...
Anyway... Old people say the darndest things... I should be keeping track of them... I have now figured out why some church workers have such complexes... :)
6 comments:
Does this mean you have to change your blog name to melthepastor?
I am impressed he didn't think you should become melthenun though. Talk about a fun costume idea for you though.
ha ha leslie and corrine have been nuns before!!!!!
For real, or costumes???
I think what Esther meant was that she likes how you look as a pirate. I've never seen you as a pirate but I'm pretty sure it would be spectacular!
: )
love you!!!!
Hey Mel, I don't know what to say...you in the pulpit for real...I know we took pictures, but never really thought it would come true. But what a compliment, and your devo sounded great! As for Esther, what a sweet lady! You do have a rewarding job. Just as you don't know what the older people will say, I am on the other end with the preschoolers. It's really the same thing.
That's hilarious, Mel! I love it! And I like the reminder about our greatest treasure too. :)
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