over the past few years, i have followed various friends projects, documenting 365 days of pictures or the first year of baby's life, or maybe a month of songs. i have questioned doing such things, and have thought about what a commitment it would take and of course how it would be hard without say an iphone to document them. but i have been doing some thinking lately, and more than memories or songs, i want my life to be marked by certain qualities. as i was thinking about this, the word gratitude came to mind. as i was beginning to write this, i flipped over to webster.com for a dictionary definition of the word, and my heart jumped for joy: "gratitude: the state of being thankful" wow. so for the next year (in addition to many other things) i want to strive for this quality. i want to live in a way of gratitude.

24 August 2011

38. back to school

today, i am grateful that colleges and schools are finally back in, as it means it is time to start back up with my agnes girls. i have been so thankful to get to be a part of their BCM the last two years, and am grateful for another year of fun, fellowship, and fostering spritual growth. i am grateful to see them all, with their new notebooks and hairdos, returned at last to grand old decatur for another year. its hard to believe that my first year mentees are now juniors, leading and growing in awesome ways. i am so thankful for these women- and this time of year.
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