No, I’m not referring here to that one. The twelve days of Christmas are now behind us, until the next time. The “Us” I’m thinking of, is my family, and the child is my new grandson, now expected to make his arrival later today.
He was originally expected yesterday, and when I spoke to my daughter Robynn yesterday morning, she told me that there were some signs that he might in fact decide to do so. But when I remarked that it seemed he could be punctual after all, she reminded me that
“I don’t know where he gets that gene from”.
His big sister Claudia was anything but punctual. When she was born, Robynn was badly overdue, and yet there were still several unpleasant, difficult false alarms, before Claudia could be persuaded to leave the safety of the womb and face the big wide world. Robynn doesn’t want to go through all of that again. So far, nothing seems to have happened, but earlier this week, the medical decision was that if he did not make an appearance on 10th, yesterday, they’d induce the birth, today (11th). I’ll be needed overnight for babysitting duties, to attend to his Claudia.
From Monday, I’ll be starting another round of exam invigilation, so that on top of working most evenings until 11pm for my very modest income, I’ll be working most days. That’s in addition to continuing to attend to this blog, and working to get the Soho Masses community through the present crisis. And increasing involvement in another church group, and developing a website for them.
Something’s got to give.
- It won’t be my commitment or obligation to my two families (partner, and daughter/grandchildren/ son-in-law);
- It won’t be my commitment to the Soho Masses;
- Or to the wider issues of LGBT ministry;
- Or the other wider issues of the Church, and the urgent need for Church reform.
But still, something’s got to give.
Watch this space.
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I hope that your grandson’s birth went smoothly. I miss reading new material on your blog, but I definitely want you to put self-care first (and work on your book!) There’s plenty of great info here already.
I know you share my interest in PFLAG saints, so I want to alert you to the recent passing of another great one from the founding generation:
In memory of PFLAG founder Jeanne Manford, who loved her gay son
http://www.jesusinlove.blogspot.com/2013/01/in-memory-of-pflag-founder-jeanne.html
Sorry for the delay in replying, Kitt. Since disabling Disqus comments in favour of the WordPress system, I don’t seem to get automated notifications any more – and it’s been such a chaotic time in any event, that I haven’t checked myself as carefully as I should have done.
I’m about to introduce the lad to readers with a pic.
Next week I still have a chaotic schedule, but after that, I should be able to start catching up. I also have a major announcement about ratcheting up my own activities, which I am preparing, for release as soon as I can get it ready. Watch this space!
And of course, I’ll take a look at your new PFLAG saint – and promote it.