I forget that people view us differently. We, the clergy family, can really get put into a weird social box. Oftentimes I want to remind people (and do), "uhh... we're Episcopalian..."
Yes, we drink. In fact, sometimes we drink a lot. I would bet money (yes, bet money) that at a priest friend's wedding last year the clergy couples consumed more alcohol than his old frat brothers (I accidentally typed "fat brothers" at first - Freudian slip?). I'm not bragging or complaining here. Just stating the facts. Jesus drank. We drink. Jesus was in fact frequently accused of being a "drunk" sooo... yeah...
Yes, we can be fun. We recently attended an event that had an oh-so-popular-right-now photo booth. Evidently people were thrilled and surprised that Chris and I got in it. Really? Well newsflash people: we also dance! Not well mind you, but we dance nonetheless. And, just to clarify, I don't mean dancing with long ribbons to church music.
Yes, we cuss. In my house - not excessively, but really, a good cuss word goes a long way when used at just the right moment. Sometimes I may or may not cuss during my girls' bible study at church... or when teaching Sunday school... it happens. Or should I say sh*t happens?
Yes, we talk about things other than church. Okay, so our families might not believe that one, and sometimes I find it hard to believe as well. However, we have other interests beyond the walls of our church. What are they you ask? Hmm... well... I'll uhh... let's see... there's um... and the... I'll get back to you on that.
Now excuse me while I go look up the words to my favorite Thanksgiving hymn to hang on the hymn board in our kitchen. If only I were joking...
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