There are several people here whom I know and love, and I'm really glad to see them!
And most of them know, from experience, that I can never resist poking fun at myself and sometimes at US in general.
Recently, I had a very funny experience that I just cannot stop giggling about so I am sharing it with you here.
It involves what is sometimes referred to as "The Serbian Shuffle" and a very devout priests' wife. Now, for the uninitiated, the "Serbian Shuffle" is commonly known in the Serbian church....it was probably a Serb that invented the term and it refers to that very important moment when the priest comes out of the Holy Doors with the Gifts, and since nobody is in line to receive "shuffles" right back in.
On a recent visit to another parish in another part of the country, let's just say the east coast, (names and location withheld to protect the innocent AND the guilty): that moment came, and the only person who was in line to receive was the priest's wife. I did not have time to get a blessing from the priest beforehand to receive as a visitor so I was in my seat. I travel a fair bit and so sometimes my plane gets in late, and I don't have time or whatever to talk to the priest beforehand.
Anyway, she receives, and sits down.... a few minutes later, the absolutely lovely choir sings out: "We have seen the true light...."
They finish and Popadija stands up, turns around and faces down the entire very large parish and says REALLY LOUD.............................
"WE haven't seen anything....I did. All of you were busy picking your nose or whatever...but WE haven't received anything. Just me." And she sat down. The phrase silent as the grave comes to mind....
I laughed so hard and was trying so hard to keep it quiet, I thought I was going to die from lack of oxygen.
Share your funny moments. I would love to hear them!
Yes, it's me. Much love to you!!!
