It's Just Time

 

Window wreath at Massey's Chapel

Text from DS I just saw your intent to retire

wanted to check it wasn’t because of our conversation

you can call me if you want to talk.

 

Our recent conversation was about Massey’s visitor

who I could not remember

called her to complain

after he saw newsletter notice

of grief support group

for folks who struggle to get beyond election

they are experiencing

grief fear anger estrangement

some people obviously excluded from this group

he told her

he never emailed or called me I said

there have been no complaints from members.

 

He apologized for calling her

was thoughtful in speech

complimented my pulpit presence

he is son of a DS she said

which explains it

I didn’t say.

 

No one has complained about me to DS in 20 years

I said aware that might seem defensive

I’m sorry I don’t remember him

I said about five times

then

three visitors are joining this Sunday

so clearly I remember some of them I didn’t say

(more defensiveness)

let me see if I have a visitor card for him

why yes here it is

he attended on Easter

is member of big UMC which I named

I’m sorry I don’t remember him

some visitors slip out before I can greet them

more defensiveness just shut up Cheryl

she did not reply.

 

DS told him to contact me

if he has problem with the group

Judi would have told him that first

then hung up I mused

he will not call me I almost laughed.

 

I responded to DS text

I turn 65 in a few weeks

it wasn’t our conversation

it’s just time.