Last month I spoke to the Food for the Hungry staff about Ethiopia. I was saddened by how many of the details of the trip had faded already. I sat there and grasped for memories.
There are stories left to write, will I still be able to tell them? Self-doubt creeps in. Maybe I’m not doing a good enough job. Responsibility weighs heavy on my shoulders.
Two days ago, my pride took a blow and my wallet took a hit as I lost a writing job. I had been asking God to prune things out of my life that took time away from what was most important, but this still stung.
Last night, halfway through my “gluten-free” meal at a Mexican restaurant, I felt the tingling in my brain that told me I was being glutened. It will take my body 2-3 weeks to get through the effects of the restaurant’s mistake.
This morning I was feeling weary. Tired. And then…
A text from a friend. A friend in Tucson I hadn’t heard from in a while.
“Just wanted to say thanks for challenging our
family to ‘do more, and be more’. You’re awesome!”
In that moment, the weariness lifted and I was encouraged. Beyond encouraged, I was blessed.
If someone in your life has inspired you or helped you along on your journey, will you take a few seconds to encourage them today? You never know how much they might need it in this moment. Send a text, write a letter, make a phone call, send a tweet.
Do it.
Now! Go do it!
Thank you Kandice.
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Way to pay it forward and bring that inspiration full circle. Love the photograph of you, , it looks very deep and speaks many words..
Thank you Teri. I appreciate you!
I love you baby!
YOU planted the seed! After looking at Denden (our FH child) and seeing where he is and what condition he is in my heart ached and I am now attached to someone I haven’t even met that our family can help…all because of you.
THANK YOU.
Gah. Stop it!
Well-said.
Your post Reminded me of these wise words by Mother Teresa: “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.”