Going about life, day by day… sometimes we forget the important little things that actually make a big difference… Here are a few things I remembered today:
Tomorrow is a new day, full of freedom.
Go Grace Moon! Nice Doodle, even nicer explanation!!
I’m studying at a bookstore/coffee shop today. As I got my coffee, I thanked the girl who gave it to me… “Thank you, Jamie.” I said. (spying her nametag) She stopped… made eye contact, smiled and said she liked my hat. I smiled back and told her I just got it! She told me to have a great night… “Same to you,” I said. We both moved on with the smile still lingering on our faces, because we had broken the norm… valued each other… and were satisfied by it.
I wonder what would have happened had I not used her name?
Just curious.
You made her feel special, you acknowledged her as a person, not just a waitress. We should acknowledge each other more as people, the world might become a better place to live in.
i love hearing about people that try to live like this. my wife & i always make a point to remember a waiter’s or waitresses name. it shows that you actually care about them enough to acknowledge them by their name.
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At church this past Sunday, my friend Brenda and I painted on a canvas that had been painted on the week before by the whole congregation. Easter Sunday, we invited the people to come up and express themselves on a canvas with paint. You can see the whole stream of photos here. At the end of the service on Easter, we had a mess of a painting. Dean shared this Sunday about how God makes beauty out of our mess, and then we went into a time of worship where the band played and Brenda and I painted for about 25 minutes while the music played. I have no words for what happened during that time. I have not worshiped like that in a long time, or ever really in such a creative way. It was amazing to see God show up in such a way that literally felt like no one else was around. It was the first time either one of us had painted together or in front of anyone else. Normally neither one of us lets anyone see us painting. We looked at each other during this worship time and she whispered, “I’m not nervous at all” I agreed with her. We both were oblivious to the fact that anyone else was in the room. God just showed up. I can’t wait to do it again.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle, has beauty all over it. I am new to the Seattle area and I have much to still see and explore. I have been hearing about this event on Sunday nights at St. Mark’s. Well, I finally went on the adventure, last Sunday night and it was well worth it.
There is a group of monks who sing the compline service at the end of the day every Sunday night from 9:30 to 10:00pm. Apparently, it is a Seattle tradition for many people of all faiths to go and observe this service.
There are about 15 men who chant the liturgy and sing the songs. It was such an amazing and worshipful time of solace. I was fully captured by the purity of the music and the silence of the cathedral. It is also a beautiful thing to see the droves of people who turn out to listen… All kinds of people. They sit on blankets, huddled in corners, in the pews, lay down on the floor by the altar, there are no rules as to where you “need” to be. It is a beautiful thing to see so many people connecting in some way with God. The music is worshipful in an ancient sense.
There was also an exibit right now of Artist, Betty LaDuke’s paintings of her impressions from trips with Heifer International. They are well worth the visit to see and experience a bit of Betty’s view of the amazing work that Heifer is about.
Lastly, there is an amazing Altarpiece on display right now for only a short time. It was supposed to be gone this Sunday, but it will be around for a few more Sundays they said. If you have not seen it, it is worth the trip! It is called the Keiskamma Altarpiece … Quoted on the site: “The Altarpiece was created by 130 women and a few men who reside in the coastal town of Hamburg, South Africa. The Massive (13 feet by 22 feet) Altarpiece is constructed of intricate embroidery, applique, beadwork, and photograpy, and took more than six months to complete. The altarpiece opens like a cupboard to reveal inner panels providing three separate views of the people and their environment moving from a somber outer panel to bursts of color, photographs, and intricate beadwork. The Altarpiece conveys a vibrant message of hope for people who are contending with the devastation that AIDS has wrought in their lives. The message also resonates with all people dealing with the adversity with hope for a brighter future.“
They will be having another talk about the Altarpiece this Sunday night after the Compline Service. It was a beauty to behold!!!
Seattle is a great place, I am beginning to see…
So awesome to read about this from you! I wish I could have come. I’m glad you had a great time though. Maybe I can swing a Sunday night off sometime soon to join you.
How amazing this sounds! I’ve lived in this area for just over 18 years and I have heard about this but still haven’t managed to get there. Thank you for sharing these things with us – even inspire a few of us to get out and do these things, too. 
Thank you for your comment, Bonnie!! I hope you do get out to experience this… It’s worth it! Thanks for stopping by.
Bonnie 9:06 am on November 14, 2008 Permalink |
Cyndee,
Hope all is well with you! Blessings. Bonnie
Good to see a post again. I can only imagine how busy you’ve been. Another good “thing to remember”… make sure you take time to rest. God did.
Cyndee 2:18 pm on December 27, 2008 Permalink |
Thanks, Bonnie!!
Jennifer Butts 2:03 pm on February 12, 2009 Permalink |
Hey MuHundy, funny to read from you again. It’s been a while since I read this webpage. Much love and blessings. Good to see you are still doing well! God is good. Jennifer