I can not cook. I don't garden. I am not an artist. I am certainly no athlete. Then who am I? Sometimes I wonder who I am. Today though, as I was sitting in an audience at a Global Leadership Summit, I realized who I am. I am a "joy-ologist" ! I am the CIO of my family & friends = Chief Inspiration Officer! HaHa, I love my new titles that I bestowed upon myself. Seriously though. … [Read more...] about Who am i then?
Tennis anyone? you betcha!
This week I took my son and his friend to our local pool. While I was floating around in the cool water, I glanced over at the tennis courts. And there they were! 5 awesome ladies taking their first tennis lesson! I was so inspired! I couldn't wait to run home and write this blog. At first I thought it was some of the regular tennis ladies in the 'hood, but then I looked with my weak … [Read more...] about Tennis anyone? you betcha!
Beating the summer blahs…
I'm tired. It's hot. I'm bored. There's nothing to do... Ahhhh, the sounds of mid-summer. Does this sound at all familiar? I love my kids and I love summer break, but every now and then, I don't like the combo of the two. Ha ha. Kidding of course! Here we are mid July and things are starting to get a little redundant. I decided it was time to get out of our own way and go do … [Read more...] about Beating the summer blahs…
Lesson’s from the ship ~final day
I didn't even have to think what today's blog would be about, it totally came to me! Before I tell you, let me recap the lessons I learned for this weeks blogging. In a nutshell, my lessons have been: 1. Be a connector with a smile! It's the simplest way to help put people at ease. 2. Let the youth shine by giving them opportunities to serve and lead! 3. Making new friends is a blessing and … [Read more...] about Lesson’s from the ship ~final day
Lessons from the ship ~ Day 4
We are on day 4 of our VBS experience. I promised I would blog each day about witnessing God's love in action at Northwoods Presbyterian Church. Today what really inspired me was the amazing volunteer crew that we have manning the VBS ship. Here it is day 4 and I KNOW they must be feeling a little tired as the week winds down, but you know what, you would never know it! The high caliber … [Read more...] about Lessons from the ship ~ Day 4
Lessons from the ship ~ Day 3
Today is day 3 at our wonderful VBS (Vacation Bible School) at Northwoods Presbyterian Church. Today I was inspired by the freedom of friendships forming. Today I found God's love being shared openly with all of the new relationships forming in faith! I spent the day watching friendships forming right before my eyes. On Monday when the kids arrive they are a little nervous and don't know a … [Read more...] about Lessons from the ship ~ Day 3
Lessons from the ship ~ day 2
Today we had our second day of VBS and as I mentioned yesterday, I plan to blog each day about the wonderful way I see God's love on campus. Today it was our YOUTH IN ACTION! There are certain milestones that our kids at Northwoods look forward to. And one of their favorites is definitely "graduating" from a VBS participant to a VBS Youth Worker. It is so fun to watch our Youth in Action … [Read more...] about Lessons from the ship ~ day 2