[Magdalen] Said the magic word

[Lynn Ronkainen]

YEA for you!

one step at a time and it does get easier!
Lynn

website: www.ichthysdesigns.com

When I stand before God at the end of my life I would hope that I have not a 
single bit of talent left and could say, "I used everything You gave me." 
attributed to Erma Bombeck
 "Either Freedom for all or stop talking about Freedom at all" from a talk 
by Richard Rohr

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From: "Scott Knitter" <scottknitter at gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, January 08, 2016 10:35 AM
To: <Magdalen at herberthouse.org>
Subject: [Magdalen] Said the magic word

> I was asked to run for junior warden this morning. I'm glad to report I 
> said No.
>
> It's tempting to follow No with an explanation, which of course leaves
> the door open to a Yes if the explanation isn't convincing.
>
> I simply said thanks for the invitation and kind words, and that I
> couldn't commit to this at this time. Next time I'll leave out "at
> this time," as it left the door open for the next question, "Does this
> mean you might run once we find out who our next priest-in-charge will
> be?" I said I couldn't make the commitment in good conscience with
> other commitments I have in life. From now on it's going to be
> broken-record time (if necessary): "Thanks, but I cannot run."
>
> Clearly, the only word necessary is No. But I'm afraid that brevity
> would lead to projections as to my attitude, real reasons, etc.
>
> -- 
> Scott R. Knitter
> Edgewater, Chicago, Illinois USA