I had the sweet privelege of keeping McSmelly’s Lisa H.’s precious girls tonight. Let me tell you what – if all kids were like these two girls, I’d run out right now and have a million of em. They’re polite, they do their homework without complaining, they say their prayers before supper, they LOVE SALADSOMUCH; I put Mary Poppins on and didn’t hear a peep from them for 2 solid hours except for their sweet giggles when Dick van Dyke acted like a penguin. We played games, they said their prayers (and were precious enough to include me in them) and, for goodness sake, went to bed (after brushing their teeth) without complaining.
WHAT?
I’m not entirely sure they’re not some kind of Stepford children. I’m taking them to the lab tomorrow to have their heads examined for robotic parts.
I’m not so naive as to think that they’re so insanely well behaved all the time, but, I must say, well done Mike and Lisa. I could just eat em up.
On a completely different note – I mentioned in the ever-so-popular meme that I am writing a paper for Lisa Johnson. This is part of the mentoring that we’re doing (most fun I’ve had in my LIFE) and I am suddenly confronted with two frightening realities.
1. I am so rusty I left red flakes all the way down the hall this morning. I sat down to write my paper last week and stared at the blank screen for a full half hour before I closed the document window and turned on Dancing With the Stars.
2. I do not have an original thought in my brain. Hah! That was just thrilling. I know what other people know, I know what I’ve been taught, but I realized today that I let all my Bible studies do the homework for me. Does that make sense? I’m not doing the digging myself and formulating my own opinions.
So, you know. Yikes.
Anyway, here’s to relearning learning. I’m up for it. I’m accepting (slowly) that I can’t do everything with ease on the first try. Shocking, I know. My reputation is tarnished. But, you know, I’m pretty sure only Miss Mary Poppins can claim the title “Practically Perfect in Every Way.” Now if I had a handbag like THAT I’d be in business. Although – carpet isn’t really my style.
I’m more of a summer.
I know there is an original thought in there, because you are one of a kind, we are all one of a kind and we are all given different gifts and talents. I don’t know what the subject or purpose of the paper you are supposed to write is for, but I just know that if you let your beautiful personality and your warmth and infectious smile come though your words will leap off the page. Pray about it, God will reveal your original thought to you in a perfect way and then it will already be written in your head. Then all you will have to do is place the words down on paper.
REV 21:5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
Ecclesiastes 7:21-29
“So I turned my mind to understand, to investigate and to search out wisdom …” (v. 25)
In other words we have to turn our minds, take the first step, be intentional in study/prayer/awareness and listening. Understanding and wisdom don’t just JUMP ON YOU one day. I wish it were that way sometimes.
Ask God what He wants you learn…in study and life situations…facing your emotions of the day per say. Anger, anxiety, future plans, joy, whatever.
He promises he will be found when WE SEEK HIM…and He’ll show us His purposes very often in our life situations… and He will also show us in very creative ways in His Word…confirmations through people, the same scripture jumping at you from multiple directions…songs, radio programs, sometimes even in the newspaper with current events.
I find you have very creative, original thoughts…you’re not giving yourself enough credit. You are a wonderful you…the only you He made…and I’m so grateful to be blessed with your friendship. Keep writing and studying…the ball’s in your court!
Hey, I’ll let you keep “Ramrod” and then see what you post =0D.
One thing’s fer sure…you’ll be entertained. Next time I see you, ask me about his most recent comment to me while he was contemplating life on the potty….HILARIOUS!
Actually, that should say contemplating life WHILE SITTING on the potty – cuz the other way kinda makes it sounds like he lives on the potty, huh. Oops!