Today was my first day back at work after being off for an extended weekend. The best thing I can say about my day is that I am glad it's over. I guess that's not really true. There were some really cool moments. One really great thing happened this morning. I traveled to Oxford, Ohio to orient a new Family Advocate. Advocates journey with our Partner Families from the time they are accepted as Partner Families until a year after they close on their homes. It's one of the most rewarding and can be one of most challenging volunteer positions within our Habitat affiliate. I really enjoyed spending time with this new Advocate this morning. I am always filled with gratitude when new people step forward to serve in this way.
The hard work started when I got back to the office. My desk was piled with a stack of papers. My inbox was filled to the brim. My voicemail box had several messages to which I needed to respond. As I sat down at my desk, I began to feel overwhelmed by it all. We have two wall raisings and a house dedication coming up this month and I am wondering how I'm going to get everything done. I felt like should stay until midnight to try to get caught up. However, I only stayed until about six because my brain was fried.
The good thing is that tomorrow is a new day. I know there are at least two new applications waiting for me to process. These always hold great hope for me when I get to read over them and come alongside families who dream of owning a safe, decent, affordable home.
I also realize that I don't have to do all of my work alone. I am a part of a wonderful team of staff members who support me and help me to deal with the challenges that I face. I also know that there are volunteers like the Family Advocate I met with today who are dedicated and who want to see families succeed as home owners. I also realize that I believe in a God Who goes before me and loves me and lifts me up when it feels like I can't go on.
When I think about all of these signs of grace in my life, that stack of papers on my desk doesn't seem so high or scary.
Thanks for being a part of my journey!
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