humbling.

It is humbling to think that a person would think to say "hello" to me or would want to stop and talk to me.

Trust costs something, really!

many!

Short post.

Thanks for wonderful people.  Thanks for diverse people.  Thanks for artsy people, thoughtful people, friendly people, sarcastic humorous people, determined people, logical people, happy people, calm people.  And more people.

saturday

The more full life is, perhaps the longer the to-do list... but by full I don't mean busy; I mean, meaningful! And that makes it all worth it. I'd rather be living life to the full than be living life busy. Or lazy. Thankful for life, in all its different shades and seasons.  Sometimes saying "thanks" for it is easier than in other times, not negating that.  But I just love this quote someone told me.... "If it isn't good, it isn't the end."  God bless ya today, may it be a day that glorifies Him a lot.

awe

I’m in awe of your promises

Humbled by Your delight

That you give a thought of me

When there are thousands of stars shining in the night.
The breeze crosses thousands of miles

And the sun hits thousands of grains of sand,

Yet you think of me.

Thank You, great I AM.

The raindrops remind me of redemption

And compassionate tears that well up in caring eyes

God, your mercy sweeps away the pain and sin

Bathed in grace, I stand and am clothed in robes of righteousness

And crowned with mighty grace.

I can stand before a thousand

I can proclaim truth without fear

My God is for me

His love never fails.

blessing moments

Dear God,

Thanks for ridiculous fun with the kiddos at Kidz Street.

Tonight I danced through the hallway with a little girl back to the classroom,

Held plastic knives up to my head (like antennae) pretending to be a sleepy alien that a little boy sneakily kept pestering,

played a guessing game with a new student I hadn't met before,

and got a butterfly kiss from one of the more challenging little girls as she clambered up the steps to her bus.

LORD, such times are precious and give me so much energy and joy!  Thank you that there is so much joy in loving others in such moments like that.  Sometimes loving people is hard; sometimes working with kids is challenging and tests one's patience; but not tonight.  Thanks for "blessing moments" like tonight.