If this is how busy we are in the holidays, the end of the month is going to be hard! The new academic year starts on the 25th September, and whilst I'm looking forward to learning more and doing more theology, I'm not relishing the early starts and the essay deadlines.
The past few weeks have been filled with sorting, tidying and washing following the burglary that happened when we were in Sheringham on placement. Add to that the small matter of Greenbelt (with a toddler), and I don't think we're feeling rested from the summer.
On top of all that, we're currently waiting news from the Bishop about where we might be going next year. Many of my colleagues have started to hear about title parishes, and some have even visited and signed on the dotted line! I, however, have not heard anything. Apparently I will hear this week, and if not I should contact the Bishop's staff. Patience is a virtue; one I don't have in abundance.
I'm still undecided about how useful it is to know so soon, having signed, cos I don't want it to colour too much my thinking in my learning. Obviously though the practicality of not having to add in the travel back and forth to look in the melee of term is attractive - but hang on to the last few precious days of mystery and freedom...It'll come soon enough!
ReplyDeleteI know. It's all about practicalities for me. I'd like to visit before the start of term, but with each day that passes, that looks less likely to happen. Also, it would be good to know something about the house we might be going too - we know we need to sort and get rid of some stuff, but it would be good to know how much is enough.
ReplyDeleteWhich reminds me, when can we bring the bag from Maggi round to you? You about this week?
ReplyDeleteCrikey, in Wales we dont get a choice of curacy and some people didnt find out until the March before they were ordained! I am hoping to find out in by start of november and know exactly how you feel! Especially with a house to sell and 3 childrens schools to sort out!
ReplyDeleteWe don't get a choice as such. We have a parish and incumbent suggested to us (with the understanding that they have been carefully chosen), and we have the opportunity to raise major concerns which might make it difficult. We certainly don't get a choice of many (not in my diocese anyway). I don't envy the house-selling task, or the schools. Thankfully, LittleLanky isn't quite at that stage yet.
ReplyDeleteOh Thats interesting. Is it only if your diocese releases you that you then have a UK wide choice? I always thought all CofE had a big glossy brochure to look through :-)
ReplyDeleteThat's right, if you're released you get to browse, though I imagine that's a stressful experience too!
ReplyDeleteMy Dad was released, and yes, it is apparently very stressful! We Methodists all get told at the same time in early January where we're going to go!
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