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Date: 21 June 2006 21:11:38
No, not a wooden structure for storing garden implements, but in the sense of having removed something that has been clinging.
The Syphon Person tenant situ came to a head today, resulting in my handing them over to another Support Worker. Attendant feelings of failure and guilt. However, the idea of people being a temporary assignment remains. We are only ever entrusted people for a while, whether it be a 'reason, season or a lifetime'. I just have to accept that when to Lord sees fit to remove a person from my grasp, that I have fulfilled the purpose for which he sent me. Still, it never feels enough.
Made a point today of handing over all those for whom I have concern to God; tenants, family and friends. Had a sense that I had actaully done so, rather than just paying lip service. Feel much lighter now. Need to make this a regular practice and to look after myself more, a drained Support Worker has a tendency to collapse...not exactly a supportive characteristic!
Tiffer, thanks! I say as I think, if that helps then I am glad. As for T & E knowing of my utterances, I assume you mean the 'shecameonahonda' (read it!) type, rather than the fact that I comment on your blog! The fact that I have to really think whether I have ever let him know is a little worrying! I must have done, but cannot remember actaully having done so! Maybe he can tell you! ;-)
Til next time, friends, beware of the Syphon People (weeeooooaaaa - 60's B movie sound effects)