[40] A list that's more than a list.
I'm excited about 40. Here's a list of 40 things that I've been told or taught that have shaped, challenged, and stuck with me. (In no particular order...well, except for the first two and the last two. And some are pretty silly...what did you expect?)
You didn’t choose Me. I chose you. – God
I love YOU. ALL of you. – Dale
Be who you are, wherever you are. – Al Eden
Excellence. Do everything with excellence. – Craig Johnson
Get your mind right! – Coach Deas
God’s Truth is the truth. – Ray Strickland
Video games are cool. And a lot of other important stuff. – Michelle Ng
You’re needed on the team. – Allen Keys
God’s got you and all of IT. – Gail Dotson
You are not going BACKWARDS. – Bri London Duron
Sometimes you need to dance, sing, and have a party! – Eddie Spaghetti
You’re cool. (But sometimes embarrassing.) – Joy Bells
Keep on writing. – My English Teachers
Don’t make it so hard. – Pam Snodgrass
You’re cute! – Jenny Green
Ohana means family – and family means nobody gets left behind. – Stan Ng
It’s okay to be strong. – Sarah Loper
Rere, I’m proud of you. – Cynthia Strickland
Change always comes bearing gifts. – Barbara Glanz
You are family. – Lilia Stephens
How ‘bout them Cowboys? – Jesse Stephens
Don’t stop believing. – Myrna Strickland
Friends let friends clean their kitchen. – Lindsey Dispenza
Live the adventure. – Johannes Amritzer
If you’re going to walk, walk hard. – Holly Meyer
Strong hugs are the best hugs. – Alison Glover
Women can preach. – Grandma Small
It’s okay to cry. AND pray and believe for the impossible. – Neely Williams
Don’t Edge God Out. – Lead Like Jesus
Gluten free things are delicious. – Monique & Michelle
You’re a doctor. – Sis Doris Mustafo
You’re allergic to dogs. – All of my dogs
You got this! – Destiny Deas
You can sing out. – Brooke Ross
Play hard. – Romeo Brown
God is always doing more than you think. – Pastor Denny Duron
God is faithful in every season. – My Tuesday Night Group
Leadership is influence. YOU are a leader. – John Maxwell
Baby, you’re the best. – Dale, again.
Never give up, never say die, you once were dead – but, now you’re ALIVE! - God