The Life of a Pastor's Wife

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Okay, I've had an insane few days. I was laughing when I couldn't figure out why I felt stressed until I look at my list for the past few days and this weekend.

Here is what I've done since Wednesday:

* Typed up script for our 3D Girl's club, adding narrative for a play they are doing on Sunday (they already had the script and have been practicing; I just fiddled with the narration).

* Watched a couple from church's five year old and had him overnight while she is in the hospital having a baby.

* Started looking for music for next week's worship. Until our worship leader, who just had the baby yesterday comes back to lead, I'm in charge of this.

* Made a ton of phone calls about a funeral reception that will be held at our church on Saturday.

* Took a turkey out to thaw. I got roped into making a turkey for Saturday's reception.

* Helped set up tables for Saturday.

* Entered in some information for a powerpoint presentation on Sunday.

* Ran 3D Girls for 2 hours last night which included dealing with 12 very hyper, 6-10 year old girls who were pumped up on sugar.

The rest of the weekend:

* Order flowers for someone today.

* School with the children.

* Take Nathan out for a late lunch and his birthday.

* Drop kids off at home.

* Pick up flowers and visit friend in hospital.

* Cook turkey overnight.

* Slice turkey for funeral reception.

* Take Nathan to work tomorrow.

* Go to funeral.

* Go to our church and set up coffee for reception while everyone goes to burial.

* Funeral reception.

* Enter words into powerpoint for worship on Sunday.

* Type, print, copy bulletins for Sunday.

* Make something for potluck on Sunday.

* Direct 3D Girls worship service on Sunday.

* Potluck dinner.

* Cleanup potluck.

* Home and collapse.

See, and people thought I was just a stay-at-home mom!

Comments

  1. Debbie JMay 2, 2008 at 10:11 AM

    Terri! What a whirlwind you been on. You deserve a break and breakfast in bed or something! You definitely haven't had time for sewing:o)!!! You've done good work for your famiy and church!

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  2. TerriMay 2, 2008 at 11:31 AM

    I have managed to squeeze in some sewing, Debbie. Just not as much as I want. I have to wait until after Mother's Day to post pictures though.

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  3. A Wonderful Life!May 2, 2008 at 1:03 PM

    Well and to think--i thought all you did was blog. Boy was i wrong :)

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  4. AnonymousMay 2, 2008 at 2:33 PM

    Wow- I am tired just reading your list! I am surprised you have time for sleep!

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  5. TerriMay 2, 2008 at 3:20 PM

    Ha, ha....aren't you the funny one, Stephanie! ;-)

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  6. AnonymousMay 2, 2008 at 4:34 PM

    Oh my! You better try and get some rest dear friend! I was tired just reading it!

    Love, Tina :)

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  7. 50s HousewifeMay 2, 2008 at 9:21 PM

    Oh Terri! Bless you! I think I need a nap after reading this post. :)

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  8. Mom2furMay 3, 2008 at 1:11 PM

    And you slept...when?
    BTW, don't feel bad you didn't know what WIP means. It took me forever to figure out OOP does NOT refer to a mistake! (OOP is Out of Pocket).

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  9. AnonymousMay 3, 2008 at 5:19 PM

    You are one busy pastor's wife! My husband was a bi-vocational pastor of a small church for 2 years so I can relate in some ways! It was a lot of work but it was one of the most rewarding times of our lives! Right now he is serving as an assistant pastor so that is a different role for me. May the Lord bless all of your overtime work! I will be praying for you :)
    Blessings,

    Sharon

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  10. Wendy/TheCozyYellowHouseMay 4, 2008 at 8:52 PM

    I think pastors wives are more busy then their hubbies!!lol What a Blessing you are to your hubby and the church!! God Bless!! Oh and I would collapse half way through all of that!!!lol...Have a great evening!!~Wendy

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  11. DianneMay 7, 2008 at 12:48 PM

    Terri! When do you find time to blog with a list like that? I'm tired just reading about all that you do. Bless your heart, you need a long vacation. How about coming down for a visit?

    Love,
    Mom

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