What does it mean? What (or who) defines it in your life?
Somethign I am learning/have learned recently is that people are watching..whether thats people at work, friends, peers, classmates or youth. People are always watching. They are listening as well, but if we dont act acordign to what we say...what we say wont matter if our actions dont match up to it (hope that made sense). Where did this come from? well like I said, been learning bout it recently..been challenging the youth with it during Bible study nights and was reminded of it again this morning in church. I was reminded again tonight why I am where I am now...here, living in this town. It is becasue of the youth, the chances of connecting with them, getting into their lives and just loving em for who they are. They are SO special! Again seriouslly..get to know your youth in the area..they are a HUGE blessing to have around!! I have also learned from personal experience that trust, take time. simple things like saying "yeps i am coming out and going sledding with you guys" and remaining true to it, even if its cold, is building trust. Yes its small but you gotta start small with trust in order to grow big and dig deep with them. I know this and its SO true. Also, i have had it told to me and I know from personal experience that youth dont want to be treated like kids or 'stupid young people', or be shown something fake...no they want whats real, whats true and genuine. That is where integrity comes in espeically important in our lives as leaders and mentors for them. Just in general as well.
So, for those that still read this..my challenge to you...BE REAL. BE GENUINE. BE HONEST. BE TRUSTING. BE A BLESSING. BE AN EXAMPLE.
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Friday, February 04, 2011
Feburary 3, 3007
So I was/am in a remincising mood and so decided to read over a few old posts...ones that I posted right around todays date (Feb 4, 2011) and well I found one that actaully seems fitting for now as well! So here is the post I posted Feb. 3, 2007! kind of neat!
Saturday, February 03, 2007
I cant wait!
January has come and gone in this new year of 2007, so I guess its not really "New" anymore. How is your Chirstmas shopping coming along? Only 11 months to go till the next one! Crazy thought I know. I havent started shopping yet and dont plan on starting until oh a week or two before Christmas! But lets bring time back to like now, Feb. 3
I am still in countdown process till when i leave, and its coming slowly but surely. 47 days to be exact. So that means 29 more work day! Whew, the end, for now, is coming. Its crazy to think that I have been there for 7 months already. Regardless of what I sometimes say about it, its good and I am glad to have had it.
As far as my trip goes? I cant wait! The more i look into it, plan it and talk with friends, the more I want to go, like right now. A few people have asked if I am nervous about it. Too my surprise (and relief) I am come to realize that yeah, I am nervous about somethings (mainly making the right flight connections), but I am surprised that I am not more nervous about it in general. The excitment is just to overwhelming. I cant wait to see my friend again after a year, and to experience german and Swedish culture and all. I cant wait to meet new people, share stories, and life lessons, and to just have fun and enjoy the time there. I cant wait to send that first email from Germany, saying that I made it there in one piece and enjoying my new adventure. I cant wait to send the final email when I get home, emailing new friends that I made it home safe and am doing good. I cant wait to share stories, pics and experiences with friends and family, oh and have them, hopefully, be a bit jealous! I cant wait for summer, when we friends can get together and share stories from around the globe that we expereinced. Although I will and can say that I CAN wait to start work again come June!
So I will enjoy where I am at now, this time, this moment, and appreciate whats to come in a mere 47 days!
Have a good one
Wierd I know...that was written 47 days before I left to Sweden...an event hthat would literally start changing my life to what it is now..4 years later...
well here I am, 4 years later...traveled abraod 3 times arleady (twice by myself), gone to college, graduated from college, lots of working, bunch of different missions trips..and am now currently living on my own and planning on heading down to Africa for two weeks with my church! crazy I know!! Wow, pretty amaazing tho as well!
Saturday, February 03, 2007
I cant wait!
January has come and gone in this new year of 2007, so I guess its not really "New" anymore. How is your Chirstmas shopping coming along? Only 11 months to go till the next one! Crazy thought I know. I havent started shopping yet and dont plan on starting until oh a week or two before Christmas! But lets bring time back to like now, Feb. 3
I am still in countdown process till when i leave, and its coming slowly but surely. 47 days to be exact. So that means 29 more work day! Whew, the end, for now, is coming. Its crazy to think that I have been there for 7 months already. Regardless of what I sometimes say about it, its good and I am glad to have had it.
As far as my trip goes? I cant wait! The more i look into it, plan it and talk with friends, the more I want to go, like right now. A few people have asked if I am nervous about it. Too my surprise (and relief) I am come to realize that yeah, I am nervous about somethings (mainly making the right flight connections), but I am surprised that I am not more nervous about it in general. The excitment is just to overwhelming. I cant wait to see my friend again after a year, and to experience german and Swedish culture and all. I cant wait to meet new people, share stories, and life lessons, and to just have fun and enjoy the time there. I cant wait to send that first email from Germany, saying that I made it there in one piece and enjoying my new adventure. I cant wait to send the final email when I get home, emailing new friends that I made it home safe and am doing good. I cant wait to share stories, pics and experiences with friends and family, oh and have them, hopefully, be a bit jealous! I cant wait for summer, when we friends can get together and share stories from around the globe that we expereinced. Although I will and can say that I CAN wait to start work again come June!
So I will enjoy where I am at now, this time, this moment, and appreciate whats to come in a mere 47 days!
Have a good one
Wierd I know...that was written 47 days before I left to Sweden...an event hthat would literally start changing my life to what it is now..4 years later...
well here I am, 4 years later...traveled abraod 3 times arleady (twice by myself), gone to college, graduated from college, lots of working, bunch of different missions trips..and am now currently living on my own and planning on heading down to Africa for two weeks with my church! crazy I know!! Wow, pretty amaazing tho as well!
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