Maundy Thursday

Just returned from a seder supper at our Maundy Thursday service. It was very nice. Only 14 in attendance, way down from last year, I am told. The reason why, they are guessing, is because "foot-washing" was mentioned in the press for this service. Of course it was not mandatory, but people didn't assume that, not being there to hear the instructions, so they stayed away. We did the whole service by candlelight (I brought the candles, and the pitcher and basin and towel -- I love how I was called at 6 p.m. to bring these things to a 7 p.m. service!) -- sang some hymns, read, prayed, washed feet, and had communion -- it really was intimate and moving. I felt really cared for when the pastor washed my feet, and youngest's feet were washed by the parish associate, who really loves children. It was a win-win. Then we had supper (matzoh ball soup, raw vegetables, hard boiled eggs, grape juice) and went home. We were there for almost 3 hours.

Now hubby and youngest are arguing over the couch and the remote control, so I am taking some time on my computer in another room.

Grades came out and I was disappointed by a C+ in Greek -- I understand it, of course, I deserved it -- but still doesn't look great on the transcript. Not that anyone will ever see it/ask me about it -- so I need to let go more of my need for perfection and for acknowledgement. Also got a C+ on my ecumenics midterm -- that class is very hard to follow -- very reading heavy, and not really interesting. Makes for a problem -- I think my worst one this semester. Need to write a position paper for that class due Monday....

My sermon for tomorrow ("Father, forgive them for they know not what they do") is written, neither printed nor practiced. Probably should do that.... Also need to write a funeral sermon for next Thursday's preaching class and workshop....

Easter doesn't feel momentous this year...I'm just sort of flowing along, seeing what I will be told to do when. Mom and Dad were hoping we'd go there for Easter, but I just don't have the energy for a drive and sleeping in a different bed, and then driving back... Oldest will be singing in a kirk in Scotland on Easter morning -- so that is cool. Can't wait to hear about that. I sent about a dozen Easter cards out today...that feels a little celebratory, although they were more secular than religious -- selected by hubby, not me....

Hubby and youngest are heading for NC next week for some R&R - hopefully I will prioritize correctly and will get a lot of work done. We'll see. Guess I will head to bed now, "early" for me.