When I turned the envelope over I saw it was from my previous employer. I still have memories when six years ago I had to leave because of seizures and a mental breakdown. I've had to do a lot of healing on my own. I still have a bad taste in my mouth for two employees. One who wrote up a list of what she thought I cheated the ministry out of (that has since been negated by my former boss) and the other who didn't like what I said about her method of leaving the ministry. I no longer see these women so it's no skin off my back.
Anyway, the envelope. I pulled out the card. It's navy blue with a catch phrase on the front. Inside is a "Save the Date" along with the announcement of the former first lady, Mrs. Laura Bush, being the keynote speaker at their event. WHAT?????
Since I had worked directly with the President of the ministry, I'm pretty sure he hand picked who was being invited. So I asked myself, why me?
The way I left the ministry turned into a mess although I never intended it to be. The President and I were not able to have a good amount of closure - it was abrupt and hurtful. In fact, it wasn't until just a few months ago that he surprisingly gave me a positive mark on LinkedIn - out of nowhere. I wondered if he had been able to forgive what I couldn't control.
I've always respected him. Even if things got a little funky, I always felt I could talk to him. So I have to ask myself, "Why did he pick me?" I don't know. Maybe it's an extension of reconciliation. Maybe it's to show his appreciation for all the hard work I was able to do. Maybe it's because he thought I might like to be there.
I know it's not for my riches in money but it could be for my riches in Jesus.
In any case, I'd like to go. I don't know how much a ticket is or what the attire is but wouldn't it be nice to see and listen to someone I really respect? Mrs. Laura Bush is one of my heroes.
She brings great joy to my heart.
