this little light of mine...

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

~ Marianne Williamson

This quote was in a movie I watched last night. When I looked it up I noticed the author had several books. Has anyone read any of her work? I think this is a very powerful statement and I'm taking some time to think about it. Isn't it funny the little things that catch our attention...forget the movie, the plot, the happy ending...I want to know about that quote that was on the wall in one of the scenes...lol...Am I the only one who does this?

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make a wish

"A weed is just a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered."

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Childhood wishes blowing in the wind...little moments filled with the promises of all that ever could be...

I hope I never get so old or serious that I don't take time to blow the soft seeds of a dandelion crown and watch them drift away...

Today I wish for...
a sense of accomplishment, a little sign that will reassure me all this hard work is getting me closer to my goal.

What's your wish?

A New Start

Another amazing day to count our blessings. Kristin started Junior College today. I think the new routine will be refreshing for her. Last week was just a bad week for her. Sunday her and a girlfriend went to a different church to experience their youth program and when she got back out to her car someone had broken out the window and stole her purse with her cell phone and all of her identification. Now she can't get her textbooks until she has a picture i.d., so we are at the mercy of DMV. Not a good place to be. We had her cell number temporarily suspended but she was very upset that she lost the pictures of her grandpa that were on the phone and the medication for her concussion. Unfortunately she also had her social security card in her wallet because of her new job so that is probably something to be concerned about. I am helping her where I can but all in all I am amazed at what God is doing in her life. I can see Him putting many things before her all at once and she is using them to draw nearer to Him. A few inconveniences are well worth the trade for what is actually taking place. I've done more praying for the people who stole from her than I have for her because I can see that she will be just fine. Anyway, this should prove to be a better week for her and now we have a legitimate excuse to shop for a new handbag! The Greg Laurie Harvest was incredible. I ended up attending all three nights with different people and it was very cool to be a part of something with such impact. Lives were changed. The music was wonderful and the message was great. I personally was honored with the opportunity to pray with a little boy named Octavio and his family. He was very excited about Jesus and I thought he was adorable. The smile on his face spread to my own and stayed all night. I am sure this was a night he will remember for a long time (hopefully a lifetime). Well, I need to get busy in this house. Sunday's day of rest makes for busy hands on Monday! If you have joined me this morning and have any advice to offer about stolen SS cards, I would be truly grateful!