Monday, February 09, 2004
INDIANA STUDENT LEADERSHP FORUM -- Follow-up Post
The weekend began okay, sort of took a "dip" and then soared to heights I could never have imagined. (More on that later.)
The "dip" wasn't getting stuck in the elevator. (See previous post.) The "dip" for me was Saturday mornng before I ever got out of bed! I couldn't figure out how to shut off the alarm--especially in the dark without my glasses. Well, I didn't want to turn on the light and awaken my wife earlier than needed. And I couldn't find my glasses. I had removed them from the night stand because they were in the way of reaching the alarm clock. I laid them on the bed on top of me -- I thought. But after vainly searching for them by moving my hands back and forth across the bed, I decided I would have to turn on a light somewhere. The bathroom light seemed the most likely because it was far enough away from the bed not to disturb my wife yet would provide enough light to locate the glasses.
Having decided that, I threw back the covers off my half of the King-sized bed and swung my feet over the side. As the feet came in contact with the floor I located the glasses! The good news is they didn't break or completely smash. The bad news is that they did get badly bent and I was a day or 2 away from being able to get them straightened!
I hate it when my frames don't fit just right. Unfortunately it affects my whole attitude so I was a mess. After attempts to do something with them myself so they would at least be tolerable for a couple of days (which resulted in more damage than my foot caused!) I was able to at least stand them on my face -- most of the time!
After that there were no more mis-haps; only great experiences. The speakers were "on target" in my estimation. To choose a favorite would be difficult. The members of the Indiana House of Representatives and the Senate were interesting, as was the Secretary of State who also addressed us. It was fun sitting in the seat of a Reprentative eating pizza and cookies and listening to the speakers. I never did figure out in whose seat I was sitting.
Congressman Pence and his wife Karen, were excellent each time they addressed the group. It was impressive that they chose to spend the weekend with us rather than at Retreat with President Bush!
Hunter Smith of the Indianapolis Colts football team blessed us with his testimony. He was so transparent and genuine. I really enjoyed former Congressman David MacIntyre and his wife, Ruthie. The other speakers were good also.
Next Post I want to tell about what we did Saturday. It was an experience--in cold and servanthood! It was a real blessing and I witnessed selflessness as I have never experienced before.
Oh yes, Monday afternoon after 3 tries by two "specialists" the glasses got straightened and my disposition has improved -- I thnk!
Jim
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