By: Annie
Pastor Tim recently accused me of being a “big sister” after I took Shelby out for lunch on my week off. I brushed it off, but it’s been nagging at me ever since. Even Shelby asked why “adults” take her out so much, but I just saw it as having lunch with a good friend. I’m starting to realize that maybe there’s more to it.
Over the last year, a friend intentionally made time for me. We had a standing dinner date on rehearsal nights since I’d be in her neighborhood. Sometimes we’d be so exhausted from work, we’d sit in silence. Other times, we’d chatter on about exciting or inspiring things. As things got tense at work, she really challenged me to put myself in other people’s shoes and to have those difficult conversations to resolve things.
I’ve been on the receiving end of a handful of “adults” investing time in me throughout my life and now I find myself in this new position of being an “adult” and it’s a little daunting. It’s a huge honour and responsibility to take on, but it’s also a beautiful part of our community, an incredible aspect of being in community.