August 8th, 2010
Looking over my past few posts, I realized that each had to do with my family. At first I was bummed– so much for diversity and interesting content (I mean, can family really compete with the yellow backpack?)
When everyone links arms, you don’t end up with a line; you end up in a circle with everyone looking right back into the eyes everyone else. I think that’s where my family is and probably why my posts (as does my time) follow the same mentality.
My precious grandmother has been in the hospital for several weeks. We’re praying like crazy, determined to beat the unexplainable blood disease, and in the process, our circle is being knit a bit tighter.
Seeing my family tag-team and rally around my grandmother, taking turns having “sleep-overs” and story time, makes me know that I am loved. I am so blessed to be part of such a team.
That is family. That is love.
What greater thing is there for human souls than to feel that they are joined for life – to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories. ~George Eliot
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February 14th, 2010
You have a reason for these:
{though, as always, I petition to celebrate certain holidays
year-round
all the time
never stop
and constantly switch between
flowers
hearts
trees
garland
and pumpkins}
in the meantime,
Happy Valentine’s Day
and oh, we mustn’t let the love, kindness, and chocolate stop after today. Never ever ever.
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February 3rd, 2010
Today I got asked if I went to church.
A lady I work with was looking for leaders for her church’s disciple now. Our day to day conversation is usually about manuscripts, shipping labels, and how to answer the phones. We had never talked about faith, but she assumed and assumed correctly I was a Christian.
Yes, I undoubtedly contend we should boldly talk about faith, but this is a tiny glimpse of how it should be. People should just know.
They should know…
after we’ve been by their cash register, drive-through window, or sat at their table, taught our classes, or brewed our coffee.
It’s a simple idea. Cheesy worship songs and enthusiastic church camp leaders have been saying it since forever. Something clicked today though. How will they know? They will know when they feel loved.
I need to show more love, especially at Waco Walmarts.
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