As I gave the in-service lesson is morning I got off on a tangent as I shared some information about my great-grandfather and homeopathy. This led to an interesting discussion with two of the sisters, one of whom had great success with homeopathy when she was raising her children, and the other also practices reflexology [foot massage for therapuetic benefits]. So although my tangent was probably inappropriate, I was glad for the results.
The in-service lesson also pointed out another weakness--the topic was one I was enthusiastic about, so I did it mostly without looking at the slides--and I missed a very important point along the way! When someone raised a question I was able to include the point. Later, when I was editing the PowerPoint I found that this was there--I had just not noticed it. So I changed the text to a BIG black on yellow text box!
Later in the day I was reminded by someone that when I am passionate about something I tend to talk in a more forceful way that can lead to hurt feelings. In thinking about this I realized that this is a weakness that I will probably need the Savior's help to overcome, because unless it is pointed out to me, I don't even realize I am doing it. There have been some instances here on the mission where I have recognized this after the fact. But perhaps it is with those I am closest to that I don't realize it unless it is called to my attention.
I suppose one could say it was also a weakness that I avoided going to a Certifiers Meeting because it was not listed on my schedule--and I did not want to go at all. My position at the time was as the Trainer in the Training room--and there I was truly needed. Our new set of missionaries [Yay! for new missionaries--3 of them: a native of Holland, a native of the Philippines, and a native of Mexico] all needed help with parts of their training, and two of them needed to establish access to their mission email accounts. So I was very glad to skip the meeting, and actually be useful.
Falling asleep during the temple session is an ongoing weakness--and today was no exception. But I had a nice experience anyway, as one of the couples I had been a trainer for were also there, and I got to talk with them a little afterwards.
I suppose that my lack of ambition to leave the apartment at the end of the day is a weakness--I had thought maybe of going to the store to pick up more inexpensive eggs, but I just did not want to do so once I got back.
One thing that I do not consider a weakness is to look forward to talking each evening with my Sweetheart. Last night he called me at his last stopping place for gas, so that we could talk and pray before it got too late. I am so blessed by his considerate nature. I did ask that he text me when he finally made it home--and he did that. So tonight I am waiting for his call, as he was back to his shift at the temple before starting back to work. As someone told my daughter on Sunday--"He is such a good man!" Amen!
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