ANYONE who would interrupt a speaker, religious leader or not, DESERVES TO GET FIRED. That is so unacceptable in the secular or religious world. I work in public education and for MLK JR day we'll all be listening to speakers tomorrow. I would certainly not last long if I was a disruption during our school events. You are completely in the right of way!

Hopefully now you can move on and be able to sleep Saturday nights. You did the right thing!

I'm glad that you were able to do what is right for YOU and YOUR church!!!! Big hugs and take peace in knowing that you did the right thing.

O wow! You guys are so nice! Thankyou!

I'm back up again because it's now 02:30 and I still can't sleep, drinking a little hot milk and repeating my bedtime rituals - a little very light tv (Two and a Half Men), putting the dogs out, glass of water, couple of pages of trash novel, light out.

Thanks again for the hugs!

BTW, I checked back to when I'd last posted about him, early November. I had that meeting with him: he was late, he tried to lead the meeting, he was stunned when I officially reprimanded him, and told him his behaviour was plain bad manners. His improvement lasted a fortnight!

Still, over now. (I hope.)

Big hugs to you; I know that must have been a very difficult situation.

Well, 3 hours' sleep, who needs more?!?

Had a healthy breakfast of oats, nuts and apple, out for lunch - I'll pick a salad - then going shopping between meetings for something healthy to eat tonight.
Here's hoping! (Here's trying, too.)

Some people mistake kindness for weakness....too bad.... I guess that was his mistake.

Good for you for setting the tone on how you'll allow others to treat you and the congregation!! It had to have been difficult to do. I hope some relief is starting to set in and that you can sleep again.

I will say this to you, God trusts you to lead his people and there are times that order has to be set it the house just like at our homes. I have worked in ministry and I know the struggles when it comes to dealing with the "people". You don't want to be harsh but you need to do something. I think you did the right thing. Even Jesus, when he was feeding the five thousand told the disciples to make the people sit down before they could be fed. So take heart and know you have to consider those that look to you as their leader.

It must be a big relief now that that is over and done with. Lots of cyber hugs sent your way.

I am SO glad that you're back and posting. KEEP ON POSTING, ya hear?

Sounds like today is off to a great start! You CAN do this. I'm certain of it. Give yourself that gift of getting back into that groove.

wow, if you still feel like you need a hug: ** hug **

everyone has said it so well. you should never have had to put up and deal with his kooky, immature and unprofessional behavior. you rose to the (difficult) occasion and did what needed to be done. he's the one who should be losing sleep over embarrassment from acting that way.

(((Hug))) Glad to have such a major stressor lifted, even though it took some unhappy activity to get it done!

When faced with a tough decision you know you made the right one when you feel bad about it! Teasing, but I'm glad you were able to do what's right for you and your church no matter how hard it was.