Talking Smack

I am the newly appointed clerk for a small rural town. This term ends in December. I wasn’t going to run for office but then decided at the last minute to run. I think between myself and the contracted office help, the two of us have really been making a significant dent in the mess that was left behind. I am the third clerk in one year.

While I have the board backing me, along with several others, this race for office might be a bit of a challenge. The one woman who is running against me has several family members in town as well. Her friends in town are talking smack about this office. Namely, me. They have 0 knowledge of what happens in a clerk-treasurer’s office. Especially the office in this little town.

I, myself, had 0 knowledge of this job when I was appointed. There were more bad days than good in the beginning. I’m learning something beneficial everyday.

Now I don’t mind being called out on things I’ve done wrong. Well, I mind because I’m kinda sensitive that way. But if I deserve it, fine. Let me correct it. I only ask for patience as I learn all the processes. But to blatantly say untrue things about me and my office is uncalled for. I guess that’s how people roll in an election year. But it’s certainly not how I roll.

MB and I have certainly been working hard to straighten this office up. These complaining people have not even come into the office to check things out since I’ve been here. Nor, have they attended a single board meeting. But they are quick to get on the Facebook town chatter to vocalize their complaints. I am not on Facebook so I do not care. If I had to read their junk comments, I would most likely take their words to heart. But they have not done their part as far as I am concerned.

Talking smack simply to bury someone so the opponent can win is cruel and a corrupt way of living. But………I need to remember that Christ died for them too. That helps to calm the “old” Andi inside of me and gives me some peace.

I am rather sensitive to what others say and feel about me. I know I shouldn’t be but I am. Words can be cutting. That’s why God describes the tongue as a two-edged sword. (Hebrews 4:12)

I guess I should prepare myself for a long summer and fall until the election in November.

If she wins, it won’t break my heart. I know God has a plan for me and he will help me with any transition I need to make. This job has served a purpose already and I have been greatly blessed because of it. Hopefully, by December this office will be in good shape for whomever begins the new term. ♥️

Andi

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