At this point in time last week, I was in Saskatoon eating lunch while on my way down here to Assiniboia. A week later, I haven't died of starvation yet! Actually, the times that I had been invited to go eat at someone's, I've been fed very well. In fact, on Thursday, I had what you may be able to constitute as three separate meals between lunch and supper.
To kind of recap my first week, there wasn't a whole lot of exciting things to talk about. I was given my time and space to settle in, which is really nice of the people here to allow me to do that. Taking off from where I last left off, there's a few things worth noting, I guess.
My Wednesday was spent just mostly at the church. Most of the time was just getting accustomed to everything around me and getting used to the office I was given and those kinds of things - like your typical first few days at a new desk job. I think I also played guitar and piano for upwards of two hours in total in the sanctuary; it was nice to brush up and be reminded of how much I had forgotten in how to play these instruments!
On Thursday, I spent the morning at church before making visits to two different homes in the afternoon before visiting the associate pastor's house for supper. This was where I had three separate meals at all the homes. I remember going home during lunch time (because I can) and not knowing what to eat for lunch. I had noodles that I could've cooked, but I have never really been someone that really has "lunch," if you know what I mean. So, while I was hungry, I had no idea what to eat. Good thing I ended up just having a couple pieces of toast.
So for both of the homes I made visits to, I think the average age of the owner and the friends/family they had over was probably 90. I am not joking. But it amazed me how much life these old folks have. They're still so lively in joking around, laughing, and doing things that not many people over the age of 80 or 90 can do. It gave me a breath of fresh air, so to speak! On top of that, there was so much food that they gave me to eat, it was pretty awesome. Even though it needs to change, I love it when I don't have to cook. But I know that having people taking me in for dinner will wear out soon, so I went out and bought like 50 bucks of groceries today - SO expensive. Hopefully it lasts me more than a week. Oh, there's also a lack of kitchen things in my house, so I find that kind of funny. Haha. There's no drying rack, so I never know what to do when I finish washing dishes. The worst part is that I went to a couple stores today and they didn't sell any! Maybe I'll make one myself.. if I know how.
Anywho, I've already taken on the task of running VBS this summer as the lady who was doing it is moving to BC. I'll also be playing for worship tomorrow. It always amazes me how the several churches I've attended or served at just kind of let me play on their worship teams without even having heard me play before. If I was at home, and someone came in as an intern or whatever, I'd be a little hesitant to ask him/her to play right away. I'd absolutely love having them do it after hearing them play or sing, but probably not right away. It's not that I'd doubt their skill, it's just more of a familiarity thing for the congregation with knowing the people on stage. Knowing the people on stage serving is huge in a solid worship service because it allows you to be more open and "vulnerable."
So, yeah, I think my highlight of the week was going to Jenny and Mike's home. They're so awesome for people in their 90s. Makes me have hope in that it's definitely possible to age well, especially given how it typically is in the city.
Back to derping away my Saturday! I also need a nap.
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, they call me pastor Nathan.. Soooooo weird.
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