Merry Christmas

I'm not opposed to poking fun at myself. In fact I sort of find it therapeutic as it keeps me humble. Tonight was our Christmas Eve services at church. I was assisting our senior pastor at one of the services. I think I missed an e-mail at some point because I was a little confused about my role. After opening the service with a prayer of adoration I thought I was done. 1/2 way through the service after a choir anthem there was a big pause where my senior pastor and I looked at each other. After he pointed at me I jumped up and led the congregation through another prayer.

Here's what I know about me. I don't work very well in situations that are overly formal. I am an informal person but also am someone who needs to have people "know" me in order to be comfortable. I'm not normally too nervous in front of groups but if I am not known by the people it becomes increasingly uncomfortable for me.

So that's over. We have 6 kids, 5 adults and no pets at Castle Rood for Christmas eve. I'm guessing that tomorrow morning will be nuts. Nuts opening presents, nuts having kids want others presents.

On a totally positive note I gave Danielle her Christmas present tonight and she said that it was the "best gift ever." Flip Video Camera She immediately started shooting video. The days of me hearing "Where is the video camera" and "the battery is dead" are over. Danielle now has a camera that is simple and pink.