August 23

I'd been nervous about today, since, oh, when I put together the PTA calendar way back in April. I ran general meetings when I was the Executive VP/Acting President earlier this year, but there was something different --in my mind, anyway-- about banging the gavel when I was the actual President of record. But it's now 9:30 PM, the meeting's in the rearview, and I feel pretty good about it.

(This is my Relieved Face, taken right after the last attendee left me alone in the library.)

We had nearly 50 people show up, I didn't screw anything up, and I managed to feel genuine throughout while still adhering to parliamentary procedure. (And if you know me at all, you know that was quite a feat because I tend to go off-book and off-the-cuff.)

I have no idea how the rest of the year is going to go, but in this moment, I'm thankful to have the chance to make a difference in the boys' educational experience. I never in a million, bazillion years would've guessed that I'd wind up in this position, so it just goes to show that God will use anyone at any time for anything. So be open.