Well, after last night's football game, fantasy football is now over for the year, and I came out the loser in 2nd place. Vick choked and before the final standings were posted, it looked like I won by one point, but this morning I checked the finals and it turns out I lost by two points. It was a fun season, but I'm still pretty unhappy with myself for losing. My opponent, who had Michael Vick as the QB, played a great match-up. I actually conceded victory to him days ago, thinking the Eagles were going to walk all over Minnesota and I'd lose by a lot more. I was prepared to lose. So why does it bother me so much this morning? Because it looked like I won, right up until the very end. Damnit. I was hopeful. Oh well. It's only a game. I'll try again next season.
I suppose I shouldn't be TOO terribly upset. The Eagles loss means that the Bears clinched the second seed in the playoffs and get not only a home game, but also a bye week in the playoffs. That IS a consolation for me, but I guess I just wanted it all. Nice lesson for me about not being greedy, I suppose.
Amy left yesterday and went back to her dad's house, and on Thursday she'll be leaving for the second leg of her holiday travels. I miss her already. Even though for the past two days we pretty much did nothing, it was still nice to have the company here during the day. I feel like I did when Corri left for rehab. It doesn't help matters much that I'm still dealing with the crash that comes after all the holiday hustle and bustle. I'll get over it. I always do. I just don't have to like it very much while it's happening.
I did actually manage to get up and take a shower yesterday, even got dressed and left the house so I could go to the library and drop off my flyer for Twelve in 12. The library is going to be kind enough to post it, so hopefully we'll generate some more interest. Bloop News still hasn't posted anything regarding Twelve in 12. Guess they aren't too on the ball when it comes to these things.
When I got back home from the library, I put on my pajamas and curled up for the rest of the day. I just couldn't function at all. I couldn't get the dishes done. I couldn't make dinner. We wound up having hamburgers, and Al made those when he got home from work last night. I'm going to have to cook today, and truthfully, I'm not even sure I've got the energy for it. I've also got to clean the cat box today.
As for the rest of my day, we'll just have to see how it unfolds, but I expect it will be quiet and uneventful.
Point to Ponder: Community requires commitment.
Verse to Remember: 1 John 3:16 - We understand what love is when we realize that Christ gave his life for us. That means we must give our lives for other believers.
Question to Consider: How can I help cultivate today the characteristics of real community in my small group and my church?
Obviously the chapter for today was on cultivating community. I suppose that the question to consider doesn't apply to me right now because I don't have a small group anymore, and I'm not active in my church at this time. What does apply to me is that I need to BE active in order to cultivate community, because it IS one of my responsibilities as a believing Christian.
I liked the characteristics of developing community, and I dog-eared the page in my book because when I do have a small group, I think those characteristics are important. I found it rather nice because I remember my days as a trainer when the characteristics listed were actually part of each small group I ran.
The nine characteristics of fellowship are: We will share our true feelings. (authenticity) We will encourage each other. (mutuality) We will support each other. (sympathy) We will forgive each other. (mercy) We will speak the truth in love. (honesty) We will admit our weaknesses. (humility) Wewill respect our differences. (courtesy) We will not gossip. (confidentiality) We will make group a priority. (frequency)
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