merrry christmas!
We discovered today that a ministry project we just went to print on, bears a typo. I wrote the copy and did the editing, so, alas, it is my own fault. When I realized that our Christmas cards (which will soon return from the printers and be mailed to over 200 people) say “Merrry Christmas”, I gasped.
(For those who didn’t notice what’s wrong — as I didn’t all the dozens of times I looked it over — it has one “r” too many!)
My head started to spin. How can this be?! I looked it over umpteen times. How could I have missed it?! I immediately told Niel that we need to scratch this whole shipment and reorder it all. When he reminded me of how much it cost, I knew that wasn’t an option…
Niel bounced right back from this earth-shattering discovery. He said that people will just think we’re being emphatic. He started proclaiming, “Merrrrrrrrry Christmas!” (Think Tony the Tiger…) He said it over and over: “Merrrrrrrrry Christmas!” Well, that got me laughing and took my mind off my mistake…for the moment.
Later, when it was just us, I told Niel that I was really upset over this. My perfectionistic tendencies couldn’t bear the overwhelming weight of defeat. I was feeling upset not just for myself, but for how this misrepresents the ministry.
Me: “I feel like a failure.”
Niel: “Well, this just shows that you’re a human being who makes mistakes like the rest of us.”
Me: Sigh…
Niel: “Now maybe you won’t be so hard on me next time I make a mistake. Cause then I’ll just say ‘Merrrrrrry Christmas!’”
As an aside:
Niel said I shouldn’t blog about this because we were banking on people not noticing the typo. “Now people will know it’s there!” Yep, the cat is out of the bag. Those of you who support the ministry will see for yourselves…
Hopefully the bulk of our supporters really won’t notice…
Well, I can’t let Alece take all the heat for this one. I was the one that designed the card, laid it out, and ultimately typed the word “Merrry” in big bright red letters right there on the front of the card.
Once again… sorry Alece.
Shame!
How did I know you blog about this?!
LOL – Niel sure did lighten things up in the moment of crisis! I think we’ll keep him around.
Shame on me, as I’m just as much to blame – I didn’t spot the MERRRRRRRRY either.
What I DIDN’T tell you, as I didn’t want to add any more condemnation, was that my first thought was, “Well, I guess I won’t be sending them out to the bank and PO people.”
Can I make a run to Hallmark?!
LOL!
Oops! Did you catch my typo? I know you did!!!!
just so everyone knows , the Nige were totaly uninvolved in this mistyke…i am still mayorly proud of the card and everyone being involved creating it..i still think people is going to take it like it is marrry,s christmas…like dave,s blog..thinking it is the name of the girl…and we are highlighting her christmas….i think ..i hope..i am not sending it to any of my friends…
Kitty- I commend you for blogging about this! And, smile… I will take it as the emphatic and very excited Meeerrrry that it is. Love you!
PS- I had to read your text over and over before I saw it!
I love you!!
Ha! I really didn’t even notice in the title. I just read, “Merry Christmas” and thought, Wow, that should be a fun blog!
:)
sorry, but this is funny. i especially like the Anonymous comment! I for one, will not be able to enjoy a card like that with grammatical errors — what will I do! :) I look forward to getting it and proudly posting it with the others and I’m sure no one will notice the mistake!
I actually kinda like the Merrry Christmas….I would have thought it was done on purpose and think it’s fun! (Maybe others will share my opinion!) Don’t beat yourself up over it, though I know you are and will continue to do so…….like Niel said……just have a Merrrrry Chrrristmas! Love you!!!!
Beautiful.
I could resonate with this. Thanks for the much-needed reminder.
See you in about 40 days. (wow…)
Becca
AI would say it is a funny and light way for you to be reminded that you are ABUNDANTLY loved and supported, even when you make a mistake.
I look forward to getting my card.
BTW-loved your comment, Niel!
Love,
Char
I too, had to go back and re-read what they typo was. What an awesome memory! You should frame one and put it… you know… somewhere where you can read it.
shame, nat…don’t think i’ll be framing one!