Early this morning was our first Frost Advisory on the island. It was quite chilly this morning, but not cold enough for frost. Bummer.
Miles and the dogs joined us for the Blackwoods Service. The campground was full because of Columbus Day weekend, but none of the campers came to the service. The low attendance probably has a lot to due with not being allowed to put up signs in the campground restrooms and not being able to go campground walking. The Park Service permit office and the sun's timeline for setting are working against us on this one.
After hanging out with Miles, we motored on down to the Common Good for our weekly popovers and oatmeal for brunch. There, we started realizing the "lasts". Today was our last Blackwoods service. Today was our last time going to the Common Good as a team. Today was the last time we'd probably see Miles and his dogs. Our four-and-a-half month time together as a team is quickly coming to an end.
I had to work an 11-4 shift today since it was a sunny Columbus Day weekend Sunday. Up until last night, I was planning on being in the information booth. The floor managers had another idea. I ended up bussing the porch. I'm glad to say I made it through a third bussing shift without breaking one thing. Woo-who!
The JPH was super packed today. Between the crowds and sun it felt like August. Bussing on a busy day is way less stressful than being in the information booth on a busy day. While bussing, everything is so predictable. It's hectic, but I know exactly what I need to do so my mind can go on autopilot. Not so at the information booth. People are unpredictable in the questions they ask. The phone is unpredictable in how often it rings. Then there's always some other weird thing that pops up like a medical emergency or an angry guest who provides harsh feedback. By far, though, parking lot duty is the worst on a busy day. Just look what happened today. Once again, for the record, parking on the grass is not okay.
After my work shift, Ally and I met up with Sabrina to do the Cadillac worship service. We only had a lady named Nancy join us. She had a beautiful singing voice so it worked out really well. The overlooked was packed with people. It might have been the fullest I've ever seen. But when we started singing Amazing Grace, you could momentarily hear a pin drop. I have to wonder what kind of thoughts people have when they are viewing a beautiful sunset and then hear a classic song about God's love and grace.
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