Nikki Rosen's Blog, page 28
October 25, 2012
Thankful Thursday
Linking up with Cami at thankful Thursday
Gratitude can turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings. - William Arthur Ward
I woke up late....15 before 7 a.m......My youngest had to be at school for the music program. She told me it's okay...she could miss it...but I knew how much she loves going. Ten minutes later...the two of us...in in the dark and fog drove to the school. Before she left...she hugged me and thanked me over and over. Her happy sweet face will stay in my head all day.
Gratitude....it makes everything easy....and the feelings that come b/c of it....they're worth more than anything. This week I'm grateful for....
-S and D.....for all their support, encouragement and wisdom. They popped into my world at a time I needed them and they've become great friends.
-Things are slowly.....real slowly....super slowly.....beginning to turn around in my favor with this guy who took my manuscript.
-A young woman in prison....she's being held b/c she's in the country illegally. Her story is sad. By the time I left her, she pinky swore she'd hold onto hope....and I promised I'd see her every week until she's released. Sharing hope....seeing it come back in someone's eyes means more to me than anything. It humbles me.
-Autumn....best season of the whole year.
-Life.....hard to believe that once I wanted to give up on it. Now....I'm so grateful for all of it....but mostly that He's in my world flipping on the switch each day to new experiences....new friendships....new opportunities.
Gratitude can turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings. - William Arthur WardI woke up late....15 before 7 a.m......My youngest had to be at school for the music program. She told me it's okay...she could miss it...but I knew how much she loves going. Ten minutes later...the two of us...in in the dark and fog drove to the school. Before she left...she hugged me and thanked me over and over. Her happy sweet face will stay in my head all day.
Gratitude....it makes everything easy....and the feelings that come b/c of it....they're worth more than anything. This week I'm grateful for....
-S and D.....for all their support, encouragement and wisdom. They popped into my world at a time I needed them and they've become great friends.
-Things are slowly.....real slowly....super slowly.....beginning to turn around in my favor with this guy who took my manuscript.
-A young woman in prison....she's being held b/c she's in the country illegally. Her story is sad. By the time I left her, she pinky swore she'd hold onto hope....and I promised I'd see her every week until she's released. Sharing hope....seeing it come back in someone's eyes means more to me than anything. It humbles me.
-Autumn....best season of the whole year.
-Life.....hard to believe that once I wanted to give up on it. Now....I'm so grateful for all of it....but mostly that He's in my world flipping on the switch each day to new experiences....new friendships....new opportunities.
October 20, 2012
Integrity
Linking with Charlotte at Spiritual Sunday and Laura at Faith Filled Friday
“One person of integrity can make a difference.” Elie Wiesel
Integrity - I never thought about that word before. I just assumed most people had it...especially anyone who claimed faith.
Integrity....I've learned a lot about it these last few months. How important it is....it's what creates safety...compassion....respect....and mostly Truth.
Integrity...saying what you mean. Living honest.
The news is full of people who are shown to lack integrity in sports....in business....and in life itself. Some people sound so right and honest and good. Their words are perfect but their actions reveal later on something entirely different.....in their hearts they had motivations and goals contrary to truth.
Integrity...It's how I want to live my life. I never want to show something I'm not. I think a person of integrity is someone whose words can be trusted....someone who shows compassion and respect. I want people to see me that way....to know that what I say is who I am.....
Integrity...it means looking inside my own heart and changing those things in me that aren't right.....
Father...forgive us....drive out the blinding darkness once again
“One person of integrity can make a difference.” Elie Wiesel Integrity - I never thought about that word before. I just assumed most people had it...especially anyone who claimed faith.
Integrity....I've learned a lot about it these last few months. How important it is....it's what creates safety...compassion....respect....and mostly Truth.
Integrity...saying what you mean. Living honest.
The news is full of people who are shown to lack integrity in sports....in business....and in life itself. Some people sound so right and honest and good. Their words are perfect but their actions reveal later on something entirely different.....in their hearts they had motivations and goals contrary to truth.
Integrity...It's how I want to live my life. I never want to show something I'm not. I think a person of integrity is someone whose words can be trusted....someone who shows compassion and respect. I want people to see me that way....to know that what I say is who I am.....
Integrity...it means looking inside my own heart and changing those things in me that aren't right.....
Father...forgive us....drive out the blinding darkness once again
