Sunday, March 11, 2012

that ship has sailed

The word "no" is a powerful, wonderful word.  Why?  Because it means "yes" to so many other things.

Here are some no's that I am thankful for (some I had to say, and some that were said to me):
- No from a school in Mexico where I wanted to teach English.  Yes to one more in year in Charlotte, teaching, coaching, and serving.
- No to a roommate. Yes to my niece and nephew who came to stay with me some last summer.
- No to a busy schedule. Yes to space for deeper friendships with fewer people.
- No to my plans and "building my own house."  Yes to the Lord's plans and seeing what HE can do.
- No to worry.  Yes to rest!!

2 comments:

Christina Jill said...

There should be a "like" button here :) P.S. LOVE the picture! LOVE the memory!

trish said...

I loved sharing this moment with you, friend! It will always be one of my favorites. :)