DAY 2: SOMETHING YOU LOVE ABOUT YOURSELF
Can I just say- -until I decided to buckle down and take this 30 day challenge, I would read friends' responses to these first 2 questions and ponder on what my responses would be- -and I thought of many more things that I love about myself than things that I hate. Conceited? *shrug* to some, maybe. But I don't think so. I'm happy to say that there is no one I'd rather be than me. Sure, I have those things I want to perfect or be better at just like the next girl. But I've never been the girl that longed to be something or someone else.
That being said, the first thing that comes to mind that I love about myself is
my love for other people.
If there's ever anything I know I can do or say for someone else, I'm there. And I think people know that. It seemed I was the one who girls and guys could talk to in High School. Friends (sometimes acquaintances) knew I listened and gave genuine, wise advice. Some one asked me once, "Everyone comes to you for help- -where do you go when you need help?" Some nights my dad would even joke about me charging people for my "services" after giving counsel to 3 or 4 friends a night. Some would call, some would visit. I spent many hours in front of the computer in the days of MSN Messenger =0) It seems
I was blessed with an ability to understand and love,
and I had (have) many real, true friends because of it. I cherish those friendships. And everywhere I've been since High School has produced more and more friends that I treasure and
I would do anything for
every one of them.
The best thing about it is, what goes around comes around. The caliber of friends in my life is unbeatable. I am amazed by the incredible people I associate with- -sometimes to the point that I'm unsure how I ever earned their acceptance. But then again, I don't think that every one of them is just a Good Samaritan, befriending me to brighten my day. I like to think that something I've done along the way proves worthy of their friendship.
I'm greatly blessed, and I'm grateful for the life I've lived. I would relive every moment of it in a heartbeat (all except one moment. But that story is for Day 22 =0).) The people in my life have made all the difference and I'm grateful that Heavenly Father blessed me with the ability and desire to love and serve them.
That ability is what got me where I am today.
Can I just say- -until I decided to buckle down and take this 30 day challenge, I would read friends' responses to these first 2 questions and ponder on what my responses would be- -and I thought of many more things that I love about myself than things that I hate. Conceited? *shrug* to some, maybe. But I don't think so. I'm happy to say that there is no one I'd rather be than me. Sure, I have those things I want to perfect or be better at just like the next girl. But I've never been the girl that longed to be something or someone else.
That being said, the first thing that comes to mind that I love about myself is
my love for other people.
If there's ever anything I know I can do or say for someone else, I'm there. And I think people know that. It seemed I was the one who girls and guys could talk to in High School. Friends (sometimes acquaintances) knew I listened and gave genuine, wise advice. Some one asked me once, "Everyone comes to you for help- -where do you go when you need help?" Some nights my dad would even joke about me charging people for my "services" after giving counsel to 3 or 4 friends a night. Some would call, some would visit. I spent many hours in front of the computer in the days of MSN Messenger =0) It seems
I was blessed with an ability to understand and love,
and I had (have) many real, true friends because of it. I cherish those friendships. And everywhere I've been since High School has produced more and more friends that I treasure and
I would do anything for
every one of them.
The best thing about it is, what goes around comes around. The caliber of friends in my life is unbeatable. I am amazed by the incredible people I associate with- -sometimes to the point that I'm unsure how I ever earned their acceptance. But then again, I don't think that every one of them is just a Good Samaritan, befriending me to brighten my day. I like to think that something I've done along the way proves worthy of their friendship.
I'm greatly blessed, and I'm grateful for the life I've lived. I would relive every moment of it in a heartbeat (all except one moment. But that story is for Day 22 =0).) The people in my life have made all the difference and I'm grateful that Heavenly Father blessed me with the ability and desire to love and serve them.
That ability is what got me where I am today.
And this is why I love ya!!! You are so amazing and have taught me so much!
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