Today was a very long day. I am just now back in my room for the first time in nearly 16 hours! My day started with an early trip to credentials to trade with Wim Ray so I could get a chance on the floor. Then I had a quick breakfast while rereading the resolutions that were to come up today. Next it was off to probably the final (this time they meant it) meeting of the stewardship and development committee. They only needed to discuss one resolution (about the amount each diocese gives to the Episcopal Church). What I found interesting as they debated the final wording was the way they made a "fail safe plan"- that is a way to divide the resolution if it appeared to get into trouble when it came to a vote. They want to make sure at least some parts pass so they made a plan on what to sacrifice. They got a commitment from members of the house of deputies and the bishops on how to deal with it if it looked in trouble. Next we were off to the daily Eucharist. Today the officiant was David Bailey, Bishop of Navajoland and former staff at the diocese of Utah. The music was great and all the readings were done in various Native American languages. The woman who gave the sermon was fabulous, as have all the preachers been here so far. My only complaint is that they do not publish their names in the bulletin. After the service, it was off to take my place as a voting deputy. It as great to have a purpose for listening to all the debate, to finally have a vote. I was, however, disappointed when the resolution calling for the study of marriage was delayed because the translations had not been completed for the Spanish speaking deputies. I had wanted to vote on that but it was not to be. I would like to share one thing that I found wonderful that the chaplain of the HOD shared today. You know how you always see the WWJD thing like on bracelets, shirts, etc? Well, instead of asking "What would Jesus do?" we should ask, "What DID Jesus do." I liked that. It seems to be the theme here- be a crazy Christian" At the lunch break, I traded badges with Wim again. In the afternoon, I sat for a while in the house alternate section and then headed to a stewardship meeting. It was strange, or maybe not so strange, that much of the discussion was actually about being a welcoming church to visitors. There was a lot of info and TENS people are coming to Salt lake to present info on stewardship. After this, I ran to a talk given by our own Brin Bon at the ECW triennial. She gave a fabulous talk about food and faith. The women in attendance seemed to really enjoy everything Brin had to say. Next I ran back to the HOD to listen to the end of the daily debates in there. I then ran from there to a screening of a film called Traces of the Trade. It was such a great movie. It as at Sundance a few years ago. I highly recommend it. Next I ran too the start of the Integrity Eucharist. I had missed it last time I was at GC and didn't want to miss it again. What an amazing gathering it was! I wish my camera had been better as I do not have a picture of either Gene Robinson or Mary Glaspool. I was only able to stay for part of it because of our nightly deputation meeting but next time I will be sure to have time to stay for the whole thing. I as struck that, although Integrity is a ministry for lgbt people, the room was full of not only gays and lesbians but also plenty of straight allies. There was a lot to celebrate tonight as the HOB passed the same sex blessings resolution. I honestly can not write another word. I again apologize for the typos. It is late. I am tired and this iPad is killing me. Good night Utah!