A TRIP BACK IN TIME
I observed and learned a few things while on the road again:
People are nicer in the south!!
Never overlook a time to greet a person at the drive through window (even on the road)....engage and ask how they are and of course, be gracious!!! You never know whose life needs some encouragement at that moment!!!
Family is everything, and sacrifice for them is nothing compared to the bond you have for a lifetime....quirks and all!!
Neighbors need to be uplifted, too!! That support system may be the only one they have in this life, even if they do have friends and family in the area!! this speaks volumes!! A meal, some freshly baked cookies, a pot of soup.......do not let the opportunity pass you by!!
Attend a little league game or a high school football , basketball, or baseball or soccer game.....
AMAZING the nice people you meet there.....just to be an encouragement to a younger person...winning or losing a game!!! Encouragement is not soon forgotten in the lives of our young people!!
Also, a word of correction in a calm manner goes farther with a younger person than a yell and frustration!! (and if deepens your relationship with them)
You may have to become the parent of a parent one day....a simple arrow prayer as you attend to them helps to soothe difficult situations. Your inconvenience brings them hours of fond memories .....even just a car ride is a great outing for them!! (Make sure there are ALWAYS bathrooms in the area......)
Even the most backward acting---not very eye pleasing- person has a heart, and often is just waiting to jump at the chance to serve you or to share a precious memory with you---do not overlook them for fear of who they are!!
True Chrisitians can be found anywhere---seeking God and to serve Him, and your heart can be blessed if you inconvenience yourself to worship with them on their turf.......(of course likeminded worship is good......but a little different is uplifting).
Friends are there---no matter the distance or the time....praying for you and your endeavors....and you know that is what sees you through!!!
People are nicer in the south!!
Never overlook a time to greet a person at the drive through window (even on the road)....engage and ask how they are and of course, be gracious!!! You never know whose life needs some encouragement at that moment!!!
Family is everything, and sacrifice for them is nothing compared to the bond you have for a lifetime....quirks and all!!
Neighbors need to be uplifted, too!! That support system may be the only one they have in this life, even if they do have friends and family in the area!! this speaks volumes!! A meal, some freshly baked cookies, a pot of soup.......do not let the opportunity pass you by!!
Attend a little league game or a high school football , basketball, or baseball or soccer game.....
AMAZING the nice people you meet there.....just to be an encouragement to a younger person...winning or losing a game!!! Encouragement is not soon forgotten in the lives of our young people!!
Also, a word of correction in a calm manner goes farther with a younger person than a yell and frustration!! (and if deepens your relationship with them)
You may have to become the parent of a parent one day....a simple arrow prayer as you attend to them helps to soothe difficult situations. Your inconvenience brings them hours of fond memories .....even just a car ride is a great outing for them!! (Make sure there are ALWAYS bathrooms in the area......)
Even the most backward acting---not very eye pleasing- person has a heart, and often is just waiting to jump at the chance to serve you or to share a precious memory with you---do not overlook them for fear of who they are!!
True Chrisitians can be found anywhere---seeking God and to serve Him, and your heart can be blessed if you inconvenience yourself to worship with them on their turf.......(of course likeminded worship is good......but a little different is uplifting).
Friends are there---no matter the distance or the time....praying for you and your endeavors....and you know that is what sees you through!!!
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