Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

I recognize the reason that we use the term Administrative Professional now is to call attention to the skill, organization and hard work that is required in such a position. But to me, growing up with a mother who was (and still is) a secretary AND having been one on varied occasions for a couple of my congregations, there is no term that suggests to me more that skill, organization, and hard work as the word "secretary."

On the occasional summer break, my mom would bring me to the office to help with a project she had going. I never really figured out if she actually needed my help or if that was her way to get some girl time together. But I did get to see her in action on those days. And later filling in at one congregation and both filling in and becoming the secretary at another, I found out firsthand how much work it is.

So when someone called me an Administrative Professional, I took it for the compliment it was meant to be. And when someone told me I was a good Secretary, I knew they appreciated me too.

Whichever you have in your office (or choose to be), I hope you enjoy this day that's meant just for you.