"C.S. Lewis said, 'Friendship is born at the moment when one person says to another, 'What! You too? I thought I was the only one.'"
quoted by Max Lucado
Cure For the Common Life
W Publishing/ Thomas Nelson 2005
p.79
Whoa, really? You like to write? You like to quilt, cross-stitch, hike, read? Let's meet for coffee -- oh, you "don't" drink coffee? That's ok, we can still make this work.
I worked at a Christian bookstore. Carla worked at a craft store next door. Boy, talk about the perfect combo. But it was to get better. Carla's husband had health problems. It was a "you too?" moment. Mine did too. Her hugs, true understanding, and laughter saved my sanity. Thanks Carla.
Do you have a "you too?" moment to share?
EverGrowing,
Lonnie
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Homeless
"There is a beggar--I guess the politically correct term is "homeless person"--who I regularly hand a dollar to. I have taken the unusual step of asking his name and using it. Not that this makes me wonderful, but it does make him a little more real."
Julie Cameron
Prayers From A Nonbeliever: A Story of Faith
Tarcher/Putnam 2003
P. 104
How do you respond to the homeless? Ones playing music in the streets? Ones holding signs at the exit ramps? Ones hanging out at the malls or at McDonalds?
In our current subzero temps plus windchills, I can't climb into my warm bed without praying for them.
EverGrowing,
Lonnie
Julie Cameron
Prayers From A Nonbeliever: A Story of Faith
Tarcher/Putnam 2003
P. 104
How do you respond to the homeless? Ones playing music in the streets? Ones holding signs at the exit ramps? Ones hanging out at the malls or at McDonalds?
In our current subzero temps plus windchills, I can't climb into my warm bed without praying for them.
EverGrowing,
Lonnie
Monday, January 6, 2014
Boxes . . . and Boxes of Notes
Louise told me to save it all. I did.
"If you think there is any chance that you will use a fact, quote, or anecdote in your writing, jot it down; along with Title, Author, Publisher, Copyright, and Page Number."
Eight boxes and several years later, I look at those boxes neatly stacked and organized in my closet. I've kicked myself more than a few times for the hours (months, years) I've spent handwriting those notes. But as I reread, with intention of weeding, I'm so glad I took the time, saved the wisdom and the inspiration.
Do you remember when Jesus fed the multitudes with a few loaves and a couple fish? And THEN they gathered leftovers? I love leftovers! These are mine and I'd love to share them with you.
They are Borrowed Words, and credited as credit is due. Enjoy and feel free to share your thoughts concerning the quotes and anecdotes; or add some of your own.
These posts will be short but, hopefully, daily. Stop in often.
EverGrowing,
Lonnie
"If you think there is any chance that you will use a fact, quote, or anecdote in your writing, jot it down; along with Title, Author, Publisher, Copyright, and Page Number."
Eight boxes and several years later, I look at those boxes neatly stacked and organized in my closet. I've kicked myself more than a few times for the hours (months, years) I've spent handwriting those notes. But as I reread, with intention of weeding, I'm so glad I took the time, saved the wisdom and the inspiration.
Do you remember when Jesus fed the multitudes with a few loaves and a couple fish? And THEN they gathered leftovers? I love leftovers! These are mine and I'd love to share them with you.
They are Borrowed Words, and credited as credit is due. Enjoy and feel free to share your thoughts concerning the quotes and anecdotes; or add some of your own.
These posts will be short but, hopefully, daily. Stop in often.
EverGrowing,
Lonnie
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