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“You are going to feel like hell if you never write the stuff that is tugging on the sleeves of your heart — your stories, visions, memories, visions and songs. Your truth, your version of things, your own voice. That is really all you have to offer us. And that’s also why you were born.”
Anne Lamott

“You are going to feel like hell if you never write the stuff that is tugging on the sleeves of your heart — your stories, visions, memories, visions and songs. Your truth, your version of things, your own voice. That is really all you have to offer us. And that’s also why you were born.”
Anne Lamott

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Telling Our Story

George

All of these lines across my face,
Tell you the story of who I am;
So many stories of where I’ve been,
And how I got to where I am.
But these stories don’t mean anything
When you’ve got no one to tell them to.
It’s true – I was made for you.
THE STORY

This morning I attended a class led by Marilyn Elliott. She opened the class with a recording of the song above. She shared deeply the experiences of her life over the last year. I was amazed at the depth and meaning of her words. The presence of God was pervasive. Here are some insights from her experience that were shared:

  • God is the redeemer of everything. 
  • Formation happens continually.
  • God’s redemption is a long haul.
  • People we share our mess with will become our treasure.
  • You will not find friends in the Christian community if you just have a smile on your face.
  • It is not important that you feel God is there if you are sure that he is.
  • Do not push against the pace of grace.

I consider this morning’s experience as a highlight of my journey.

A Look In the Mirror

George

Occasionally I have the opportunity to see myself as though I am looking in a mirror. This morning I was listening to a speaker from Mosaic taking about the importance of discipline. Not being very discipline himself, he was describing disciplined people. One trait many disciplined people have is that they live by To Do Lists. They religiously write down everything they plan to do and check it off when it completed. They get energized by checking off their To Do items. For some discipline freaks they even write down things that they do that were not on their list and then check them off. OUCH!

Project Update

George

Yesterday was a busy day. With Jerod’s help, I installed the laminate flooring in Blake and Grayson’s bedroom. Last evening we set up their beds. I was pleased with the results and the boys were happy with their new room. There are a few details to be done but it is finished for all practical purposes. Blake and Grayson each have their own desks and space to put their special things.