Winning Words 12/28/09
“A million tiny decisions, her decisions and so many others, too—could alter her path, and with that, the future.” (From New Moon by Stephenie Meyer) Think back over 2009 (and your lifetime) and see how tiny decisions have affected where you are today. It is truly amazing as I look back and remember situations, choices and people who have made a difference in my life. ;-) Jack
FROM DRDA IN NEBRASKA: Thanks for the difference you have made! FROM JACK: It's a circle, isn't it?
FROM MY SON: Thank you for my gift. FROM DAD: This is the gift that keeps on giving. Do you remember the game, Pass It On?
FROM SH IN MICHIGAN: I had this old accordion from 50 years ago, took lessons long ago. Had it all packed up to give to Purple Heart. My daughter, when she heard of the plan, advised me to keep it--maybe for her children. Our church is trying to sing more gospel. Developing a new interest in gospel and blues. The accordion is sort of an improbable instrument but I actually found a teaching DVD--some guy is trying to help people play blues on an accordion. A bunch of tiny decisions but maybe the "music will get into me and alter the future for me and people around me--even if it's just much greater appreciation for people who sing the blues and gospel. How hard is it do you think? FROM JACK: In my first congregation we had a man who could play the accordian (self-taught), and it was fun to have him accompany small-group singing.
FROM MO IN ILLINOIS: My husband Bill used to counsel our sons, and other young people by saying: "At first you can choose between a good choice and a bad choice. Once you've made a bad choice, you usually have to choose between the best of two bad choices, and it goes downhill from there..." A lot of truth in that! FROM JACK: You remember. I hope that they do, too. Good advice.
FROM SA IN VEGAS: How fortunate am I !?! To have the light of Christ revealed in a loving family....the best gift of all. Ha! How do I respond to the blessings...when they are limitless!
FROM PRJM IN MICHIGAN: A great idea for end-of-the-year contemplation.
FROM ID IN MICHIGAN: The most successful decisions were spontaneous..))).
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I had this old accordion from 50 years ago, took lessons long ago. Had it all packed up to give to Purple Heart. My daughter, when she heard of the plan, advised me to keep it--maybe for her children. Our church is trying to sing more gospel. Developing a new interest in gospel and blues. The accordion is sort of an improbable instrument but I actually found a teaching DVD--some guy is trying to help people play blues on an accordion. A bunch of tiny decisions but maybe the "music will get into me and alter the future for me and people around me--even if it's just much greater appreciation for people who sing the blues and gospel. How hard is it do you think?
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