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Book Discussions:  What is your Purpose?  |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
440 Posts |
 Posted - May 03 2010 : 12:03:59 PM
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Hope you all are having a great day! Was on the site of Oprah's Dream List. Now I have to admit there are several things that she has said that I totally don't agree with. But this little topic got my attention. After reading through it I thought this could be fun for all of us to do together and see what we gain from it when we are finished. I would post a new idea and exercise every week. And we will have time to "Work" on it. By saying work, all it will take is our heart and minds to do some inner searching. If you are interested please let me know. It would be a great way of learning about each other and helping each other through the thought pattern. I'm real excited to start this if you all are. Hope to hear from you soon. It will work just like a normal post right here but we'll see what everyone is thinking and how the "exersice" goes for each one that week. I think we could all learn from each other.
Hugs, Brenda |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Linda
Kansas
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Posted - May 03 2010 : 1:00:49 PM
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I am game! I agree with what you said tho, I don't always agree with Oprah!
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pumpkinvine
True Blue Farmgirl
82 Posts
Amy
Lompoc
CA
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KanMogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Katherine
Rock
Kansas
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2010 : 2:36:03 PM
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count me in
I would rather wear out than rust out.----Richard Cumberland |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
440 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
440 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2010 : 8:26:53 PM
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Ok Lets get this started! What is your purpose? In all the busyness that we get ourselves into, do you stop and wonder is this where I really should be? Your purpose is BIGGER than your dream's, want's, ego, desire's. What we must heal is the illusion of separtaion and realize oneness with creation.
What do you think is the purpose of humanity? You know, you are a part of it! So it qualify's your answer's as well as other's. Sit and Listen~~~Reflect on what humanity needs to know and learn, as well as you. What do you have to share with other's?
Discover your life, who are you, what were you put here for, what are you made to do? This need's to take some quiet time to really think about Who AM I! Give yourself some special attention! Spend time with yourself. You need to STOP! All the going and chasing and running in circle's. You need to connect with your unconditional SELF. The original essence of who you are!
Exercise 1: How alive to do feel?
Identify where you are on the how do you feel scale. 0 - not living at all to 10 - 100% living
Ponder what would help you feel more alive. Name what inspire's you and motivate's you to showup for
life everyday!
Have fun with this and get to know yourself as well as you want to know a new friend!
Check back in after you've given yourself time to do some work on this. We can share thought's and finding's with
each other.
Blessings & Hugs, Brenda |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Linda
Kansas
919 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2010 : 11:43:51 AM
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Yikes! That is heavy thinking! But worth pondering!
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
440 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
440 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2010 : 5:10:23 PM
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Yes this will take some heavy thinking! I'm not sure if it's ego or pride that keeps me from doing alot of things I'd like to do. My self confidence is not really what it should be. But I know that I can do alot of things that I hesitate about. Humanity, as far as I feel, and myself, need to show more kindness. Stop the judging of others by what they do, have and who they are. For example, when I was a young mother I went to work for a construction company in the office. Now if you have been around many construction guys, you know they are a different breed. I don't mean bad at all, just different. So I was very nervous to get started. I was very quite and did my work. Now they were rowdy and loud. Just kind of kept to theirselves. Then one day I was on the two way radio to one of them and he didn't like what I had told him needed to be done. Therefore, he proceded to yell back at me and in not so friendly manner. I told him, Just wait one minute, don't you ever talk to me like that again. I understand polite and calm language. Then I heard all the other guys laughing in the background. That night when they all pulled in, the one guys came in and he said he was sorry. While all the others stood behind him. With big grins on their face. From that day on I couldn't have found a better bunch of guys to work with, and no matter what, if I needed something, they would be right there. I am so thankful that the two of us was willing to put it all behind us and get to know each other for who we were. He turned out to be a big teddy bear. But today, would the kids that have never had to get their hands dirty, or turn the soil to plant crops give an individual in these positions the time of day? How do you get that across to other's that judgement is so wrong. Sorry, I got carried away, which is always easy for me to do. But I would like to do something to help humanity to work together for better understanding of other's. And to spread the work of God and the blessings he's brought into my life. And to help them to see and experience it also. I would have loved to work in social work. I guess that's why I like doing projects like this where we can all help and learn from each other. Another thing I've always dreamed of, was having a Christian Book store and gift shop. Maybe a little tea/coffee shop attached and play area for the children. Reading and crafting are my additions. And I feel God has gifted me with so many talents that I should and would love to share them with others. I'm a loving and caring person, which my feelings can get hurt easily. I'm a good listener and love to be of help to others. But on a scale of 0-10 I would have to say I'm at about a 7. I basically like and am confortable with who I am. I only regret that there were so many things that I wish I had jumped out there and tried. I was always afried of failure. I was raised that failure was not exceptable. But at 57 yrs. old, I believe maybe I need to listen better to what the Lord is leading be toward, he knows better than me if I could make it work. Well I'm not sure if I've answered this exercise but I have been in thought with it. Maybe more later.
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Linda
Kansas
919 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2010 : 08:38:22 AM
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Brenda, I LOVE all you shared! I will write more later on--- For now, I could not agree more. Somewhere in time and the world, we have become so ugly and hurtful! Maybe because of so much 24 hour media? I don't know. Whatever happened to 'agree to disagree'. We now have become more of 'my way or the highway' with a tremendous amount of rude, hurtful and unkind words?!! I think all we can do is, the best we can as individuals, to try and help one another. more later ladies. Linda
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KanMogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Katherine
Rock
Kansas
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2010 : 1:46:55 PM
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Brenda, I wish I could give you my social work degree. I really don't know why I majored in it. I have never been a social worker, though. At the time, Missouri didn't require a license. Also, my school didn't have an accredited social work program until it was too late to grandfather clause me in. I moved to Kansas soon after where licensing was required and I really needed a master's in it. I didn't want to get a masters in social work by that time. I decided I didn't have the personality to handle it. I went backwards and later got an associates in general studies in addtition to my bachelors.
I would rather wear out than rust out.----Richard Cumberland |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
440 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
440 Posts |
Posted - May 07 2010 : 2:34:48 PM
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Another thought on the exercise #1. What motivates me or inspire's me. The Lord said "In me all things are possible". If I want to claim that my faith is strong, I therefore need to believe what he says here. I feel that he puts my friends and family here to motivate and inspire me.I only need to listen and have fun. I have a story to tell, here I go again. Linda and I have become very dear friends. Talking at least once a week. Which I look forward to so much. We have hit on MANY topic's and deep at times.But we always have alot of laughter. That is the best medicine isn't it? But the friendship has become so dear to me that I value her thoughts and opinion's. She has been a great motivator to me. I hope that we all will become this close and know each other well. When I see a email or phone call from her, I just come alive. Because I know that she carrys the love of God in her heart and wants to share him with me. My DH husband tells me that after a visit with Linda, I'm smiling brighter and happy. That is what we could share with each other. Well I hope that you can post what your thoughts are on this exercise and then we'll move on the the next one. But we don't have to rush, just let me know if you need more time. I can't promise I'll not come up with another story to tell. So to keep me quiet, start posting and I'll something to post about. hahaha
Hugs dear Sisters! Brenda |
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KanMogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Katherine
Rock
Kansas
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - May 07 2010 : 7:57:56 PM
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I am feeling very alive right now. I probably could give credit to faith, age, experience, and getting over some of my shyness. After being diagnosed with diabetes, I decided I was not going to let it get me down. I was going to live life in a more positive way. My faith in God is very important and I try to thank him often but I do sometimes forget. When I was young, I was painfully shy. I am trying to do things now that I would never have tried when I was younger. An example is taking belly dance classes. As I get older I have pushed myself into being less self-conscious. I still have a long way to go, though, still. I want to grow up to be an old eccentric lady. Back in my college days, being liberated meant having a career. I have learned that is not what being liberated means. You're liberated when you are happy or at least have accepted where you are whether you are a "stay-at-home" mom or have a job outside the home. Another thing I am trying to do is to be less judgemental and again I still have a ways to go. Of course, since my children are grown I have more time to try things. I wish, though, I had had more of this attitude when my daughters were growing up. At times my daughters have called me weird (not in a mean way) but I ask them if they would like me weird or as a zombie. They say they prefer the weird. I probably have rambled some on this exercise but I hope I have made some sense to some of you.
I would rather wear out than rust out.----Richard Cumberland |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
440 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
440 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2010 : 9:19:46 PM
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Ok, if anyone wants to add something to Step 1 that will be fine. But I'm going to go ahead and start on step 2. Call to Joy! The purpose of Happiness is to help you to find your purpose. When your Happy, you remember who you really are. Here is a Vision Statement I think you may enjoy!
It is because the world is so full of suffering that your happiness is a gift,
It is because the world is so full of poverty that your wealth is a gift.
It is because the world is so unfriendly that your smile is a gift.
It is because the world is so full of war that your peace of mind is a gift.
It is because the world is in such dispare that your hope and obtimistic thoughts is a gift.
It is because the world is so afried that your love is a gift.
Everyone is being called to Joy. And your purpose is the answer.
Exercise: Indentify (At My Happiest)
Occassions, when you truely feel happy. REFLECT~~Afterwards what did this exercise show you about your purpose?
I am looking forward to some discussion with this one. Let's go girls!
Have a great day, Brenda |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Linda
Kansas
919 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2010 : 10:45:40 AM
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I like that Brenda. Will write some thoughts down and share later! This is good!
Country at Heart |
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KanMogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Katherine
Rock
Kansas
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2010 : 3:51:39 PM
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Your poems says to me that: yes, there is alot of ugliness in the world but we don't have to give into it. If more people tried to look more at the good side of life maybe the world would be better. I think I am happiest when I am trying to look at the good side of things. I know when I get around negative people it makes it harder for me. That may mean I am weak to pressure but it does.
I would rather wear out than rust out.----Richard Cumberland |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
440 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
440 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2010 : 5:03:24 PM
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Kathy I don't think that makes you weak at all. I think the devil is just waiting to find a way to make us question and doubt. But I know what you mean by being with negative people. It does have a way of pulling you down. But I feel or myself it's because no matter what I try to say or share and help, they don't want it. And that just frustates me. So I have to realize that all I can do is pray for them, knowing the Lord will take care of it. Linda and I was just talking today about all the ugliness in the world. And the fact that we don't have to get caught up in it. Because the Lord is going to be there to guide us through. I did like the poem alot.
Hugs, Brenda |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Linda
Kansas
919 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2010 : 07:24:18 AM
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I remember the 'St Francis of Assisi'(spelling) prayer that I first read when I was a teenager. It is long but I will try and google it and post some parts here.One of the more famous quotes from it is 'Where there is hatred let me sow love'. We are all imperfect and we do struggle and fail at times, but as Brenda and I were sharing the other day, I am not sure as a society, people even try anymore. But, you know what, as farmgirls, we sure can!!!Have a good one ladies! Blessings, Linda Kathy, I absolutely loved your pic slide of the tea party! Speaking of, anyone want to try the 'virtual' tea party Brenda spoke of? A date and time that may work for everyone?
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Linda
Kansas
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Posted - May 18 2010 : 10:29:52 AM
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I just now REALLY read all these posts. Somehow, I missed some before? Or its another 'senior moment' LOL! I think my happiest or most content times, when I was younger were times at the beach (ocean). There is nothing more amazing to me than the sea. when you sit by or on the shore the water is endless and the sounds of the waves crashing is sooo amazing and soothing. It was always my favorite place to be. And I miss it now. But, as I have struggled over these last couple days with 'the blues', I have GOT to move forward somehow. Brenda has been such a blessing to listen to me!!! And as she said, laugh! Oh my gosh can we get to laughing over the craziest things!! As I get older and my life changes and throws me curves, I know I have to refocus and in a new place find new things that I can enjoy and give me some peace and relaxation!! I dont think anything will replace the ocean completely, Amy, I think you know what I mean!!! But, it is ok to find new things and learn to enjoy and find peace in them. All are gifts from above! Now, I am trying to keep convincing myself even as I write this!! Ha-ha!! But seriously, as I have moved to the farmlands of this great nation, I am on a new soul searching if that makes any sense! Blessings to everyone, Linda
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KanMogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Katherine
Rock
Kansas
USA
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Posted - May 18 2010 : 1:52:04 PM
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I think there is a saying if you can't be where you want to be, love where you are at.
I would rather wear out than rust out.----Richard Cumberland |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
440 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
440 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2010 : 6:16:52 PM
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My comments on Step 2 would be that the happiest times for me is being with family and friends. Especially if we get into a deep discussion that really makes us think and brings us closer. I love when my DD and GD talk about God and the scriptures. I love hearing the views of the little ones. She's ten and her view are so sincere and honest. She has no reason to hold back with what she thinks and feels with us. Its just refreshing. When we are all together as a family it has occurred to me that its not what we have or don't have, the line of work we have or don't have, our shape, age, color. We have alot of the GK's friends coming in and out at all of our get togethers. And they are just part of the family in whatever we have planned. The everyday worries just don't seem important at that specail time. The Lord has blessed me greatly with family and friends and for that I am greatly thankful.
Hugs,Brenda |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
440 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
440 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2010 : 6:45:09 PM
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Girls I am so sorry that I haven't put Step 3 up yet. I go so involved in cleaning the house with took me all week. So if your ready, here we go.
Your Hearts Prayer
Success Intelligence
This explores the heart & soul of authentic success. Sum up the heart of your work with Success Intelligence.
You need to let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull of what you really love. "If you love enough you will surely fullfill your purpose on earth".
Your heart knows your purpose and keeps no secrets from you. Just Listen!
"There is a prayer that lives in the center of your heart. If you pray it will change your life."
YOUR REAL WORK
Difference Between having a job and purpose.
A purpose in life is not to be as busy as possible.
Give it a name! Title-Discription of your purpose
3 words or less to discribe.
Add a motto, affirmation, symbol or mission statementto identify your purpose.
Choosing your purpose
If you can't find your purpose, Choose one!
Live a purpose driven life.
Focus on the highest purpose in every situation you fine yourself in.
Example: When writing a letter, pray that God gives you the words to bring some joy to this person.
No matter where you are or what you are doing try to make it a habit to be open as possible to what is really happening. This will help you to be preceptive and present in your life. Be mindful of how you are doing and what your are giving. Your purpose is something you live each day from your heart to the world.
Have fun with this one!
Hugs, Brenda |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Linda
Kansas
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Posted - May 24 2010 : 5:14:40 PM
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I am enjoying these thoughts! Makes you think for sure! Have a great night! Linda
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Linda
Kansas
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Posted - May 28 2010 : 07:49:52 AM
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I have been 'soul searchin' about the purpose thing. Any of your own thoughts ladies?
Country at Heart |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
440 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
440 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2010 : 7:25:11 PM
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| I guess my 3 words discribing my purpose would be Love One Another. I love people and want to be there for them the best I can. It doesn't matter who they are, where their from, what they do, color, size, religion, beliefs, weakness or strenghts. We are all unique. Someone here has a quote on their postings, Be proud of who you are, everyone else is taken. And that is what God wants us to be, who he made us to be. Ourselves! I love sharing the word of God and teaching and learning more of him everyday. I've always had a deep dream deep inside my soul that I would love to have a Christian Book and gift store. For years the thought has reoccured to me that God has given me the wonderful gift of being creative. I've always felt that he has meant for me to use it to show who he is. Not ever doing anything with it, I often wonder if I'm missing something. This is what I'm going to be doing, alot of praying and thinking about. What does he want me to do with what he's given me. I really don't know if this really answers this part of study, but it is what has come to my mind. So maybe there is something there, trying to be seen, heard, or felt. |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Linda
Kansas
919 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2010 : 08:40:56 AM
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Brenda, maybe think and pray about an online book store? Start out slow with ebay or something? I totally understand what you are saying. We all have a purpose and are special. I, too, struggle with that and have not a clue as to what I am 'suppose' to do, I guess??!! My 'dream' things were to have a farm or ranch in the middle of nowhere, and/or live in a tiny town and run a bakery or fabric store or same thing a book store. Think I leaned towards the fabric store though! As a teenager, young adult I loved to sew and made a lot of my own clothes. Then life happened and I don't know, just kind of let it get in the way!! Working full time and single parenting 4 kids can do that tho! LOL!! Sooo, now, with health issues,I am pretty much 'retired' and I am getting back into knitting, crafts and will begin to do sewing and needlepoint again. It takes me longer than ever to get things done, but I am enjoying doing these kinds of things again! Have a good one!!
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KanMogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Katherine
Rock
Kansas
USA
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Posted - May 31 2010 : 2:16:09 PM
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Love the quote "Be who you are........". I have been trying hard to work on being just that. I think some think I might be going thru a mid-life crisis but I'm learning to enjoy life more. I wish I could have been like this when my daughters were growing up but I think they are appreciating me for it even now. I definitely feel I should use my creative abilities for the glory of God. I've come to realize I've neglected some of my talents and I am trying to brush up like watercolor painting. I might have been much better if I had not given it up years ago. Oh well, I just happy to be doing it again.
I would rather wear out than rust out.----Richard Cumberland |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
440 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
440 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2010 : 03:53:16 AM
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Linda I so admire you for what you have done. Raising 4 children on your own is quit a accomplishment. And I'm sure God felt that was your purpose at that time in your life. What better accomplishment could there be than to raise 4 youngin's to have their faith in God. And also your career in nursing, the people that you have touched. Wow! But for now, I keep telling you that you need to move to PH. Can't get much smaller than we are. hahaha
Kathy, your teaching career has got to be one of the hardest jobs ever. But the young lives that you touch will be with them forever. I still remember my grade school teachers. With your creativeity I can only imagine how you use that in your teaching. And what better profession could there be, when you are following in the footsteps of Jesus, as a teacher. I have found that the older I get, the more I become me. And I'm glad to hear you are also, just keep kickin away with that mid-life crisis girlfriend. And to paint in watercolor God's creation, what a blessing.
You know I have found that I let fianaces and time keep me from doing what I'm being called to do. If only I could just hand it over to the Lord he could guide me in the right direction. Why do we take control of those times and worries when we know he is greater than we, and can provide the path?
Have a great day girls, and keep praying that the Lord will help us all to find our purpose in him.
Hugs, Brenda
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What is your Purpose?
