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Thursday, January 10, 2008
Couldn't Have Said it Better...
I've thought a lot about my role as a pastor's wife, but never really could put my thoughts into words. Fortunately, I came across a blog that said it for me! Check it out: The Role of the Pastor's Wife....
I am not a pastor's wife, yet I totally understand (or maybe accept?) this point of view. Maybe it's only since I, also, could have written the paragraph that said:
"I am an introvert. I am somewhat shy and I am uncomfortable in large groups. A key personality trait of introverts is that they are drained by social interaction. They can enjoy it...but afterwards, they need time alone to build up their energy again. I do well with interaction with only a few people at a time. I love my congregation...just not all at once. Some people get energized by serving and interacting with others. I don't. I enjoy it at times, but it leaves me depleted. I need to be aware of this...because if I overdo it, I get cranky, depressed, and mentally disorganized, and I can't meet my family's needs. That is more important."
I have the premarital counselling tests to prove I am an introvert! And of course, although he's not a pastor, I married...the extrovert. :)
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I am not a pastor's wife, yet I totally understand (or maybe accept?) this point of view. Maybe it's only since I, also, could have written the paragraph that said:
"I am an introvert. I am somewhat shy and I am uncomfortable in large groups. A key personality trait of introverts is that they are drained by social interaction. They can enjoy it...but afterwards, they need time alone to build up their energy again. I do well with interaction with only a few people at a time. I love my congregation...just not all at once. Some people get energized by serving and interacting with others. I don't. I enjoy it at times, but it leaves me depleted. I need to be aware of this...because if I overdo it, I get cranky, depressed, and mentally disorganized, and I can't meet my family's needs. That is more important."
I have the premarital counselling tests to prove I am an introvert! And of course, although he's not a pastor, I married...the extrovert. :)
Cool find, Shari. :)
The introvert paragraph was one I especially related to too! And, like you, I also married the extrovert. Sigh. ;-)
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