Thoughts to dump... enjoy
OK, it's been a long time. Jotting some thoughts:
1. There is a lady at work who i didn't think very highly about when i first started, but everyday i work with her i feel like a total jerk for thinking anything less than one of God's children. She he a very hardworking person who (seemingly) does the right thing. A very impactful item learned (learning) this year is not to treat people the way you think you should treat them but as who they are as children of God.
2. As I'm getting more responsibilities in my life (family, work, bills), other things just aren't as important to me. One thing is not feeling in a rush: it is OK that laundry didn't get done this morning or the house didn't get picked up this morning. It is ok that i didn't answer that phone call every time it rings. It is ok that i drive like a grandma, It is ok that it took me 4 months to build the playground outback. It is important to hug my babies. With that said, it is still important to keep up with ones personal life for mere sustainability.
3. This year marks the 5th year since started working my career. This career has always felt right. With much difference from what i studied or work so hard to be, i do still feel this is where God wants us to be.
4. I do want to be more involved in church, just not comfortable still. This past summer i went back to Harding for two weeks, during that two weeks the Central Youth Group was there and i was able to spend time with them. This was the most effective i have felt for the kingdom in 5 years. Something is missing there i can can't quite put my finger on it.
5. Acappella: Many of you know that i worked with the Christian singing group Acappella as a sound engineer. That was one of the best experiences in my life. It set the stage (no pun intented) for what i do today. Many thanks to that ministry.
6. Family: Family isn't intended to be #6, infact it is #1 in my life. Addison, Avery, Ava and Sandi are the things i think about most of my days. Could not imagine what my life would be like with out them.
7. Spent a few hours at the Rockadyne Church of Christ "Jumpstart" youth rally on Saturday. Spent about 4 hours talking to former school mates and friends, Paul and Lee. They both are in ministry, it is so weird to realize how far removed i am from that style of thought. i applaud them for keeping in the ministry, i know it is not easy in any way.
8. Busy month: Camping with friends, Addison turning 4, working out of town for 10 days, going to some HOG football games maybe even a cowboys game.
9. Miss my Little Rock church families and friends.
10. Think Positive about everything: This is actually hard sometimes, it's like running, you have to do it for it to be natural.
1. There is a lady at work who i didn't think very highly about when i first started, but everyday i work with her i feel like a total jerk for thinking anything less than one of God's children. She he a very hardworking person who (seemingly) does the right thing. A very impactful item learned (learning) this year is not to treat people the way you think you should treat them but as who they are as children of God.
2. As I'm getting more responsibilities in my life (family, work, bills), other things just aren't as important to me. One thing is not feeling in a rush: it is OK that laundry didn't get done this morning or the house didn't get picked up this morning. It is ok that i didn't answer that phone call every time it rings. It is ok that i drive like a grandma, It is ok that it took me 4 months to build the playground outback. It is important to hug my babies. With that said, it is still important to keep up with ones personal life for mere sustainability.
3. This year marks the 5th year since started working my career. This career has always felt right. With much difference from what i studied or work so hard to be, i do still feel this is where God wants us to be.
4. I do want to be more involved in church, just not comfortable still. This past summer i went back to Harding for two weeks, during that two weeks the Central Youth Group was there and i was able to spend time with them. This was the most effective i have felt for the kingdom in 5 years. Something is missing there i can can't quite put my finger on it.
5. Acappella: Many of you know that i worked with the Christian singing group Acappella as a sound engineer. That was one of the best experiences in my life. It set the stage (no pun intented) for what i do today. Many thanks to that ministry.
6. Family: Family isn't intended to be #6, infact it is #1 in my life. Addison, Avery, Ava and Sandi are the things i think about most of my days. Could not imagine what my life would be like with out them.
7. Spent a few hours at the Rockadyne Church of Christ "Jumpstart" youth rally on Saturday. Spent about 4 hours talking to former school mates and friends, Paul and Lee. They both are in ministry, it is so weird to realize how far removed i am from that style of thought. i applaud them for keeping in the ministry, i know it is not easy in any way.
8. Busy month: Camping with friends, Addison turning 4, working out of town for 10 days, going to some HOG football games maybe even a cowboys game.
9. Miss my Little Rock church families and friends.
10. Think Positive about everything: This is actually hard sometimes, it's like running, you have to do it for it to be natural.
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