September 7, 2006 @ 4:24 pm | Filed under: Thursday Thirteen
I just found out from Tess that Denise is challenging Thirteeners today:
"I would like to challenge all Thirteeners to come up with 13 things they like about themselves. I feel like we, as women, spend so much time scrutinizing ourselves that we sometimes forget the good stuff."
I think this is a very true statement! I’m not sure where along the journey from girlhood to womanhood we lose the joy of sharing our victories and our triumphs, but grown women are generally afraid to share the "good stuff."
Having said that, this is tough for me! But if you’ll agree to try, then I’ll give it a go, ‘kay?
- I like that I cry easily. Testimonies in church, Hallmark movies, sappy commercials…what can I say?
- I like that I make friends easily. I really am more of an introvert, but I’m finding that as I age I am able to reach out to others more readily. Not quite sure what’s up with that, but I’m enjoying it, Denise!
- I like that I’m fairly intelligent. Okay, yeah, I’m smart.
- I like that I can also be a true BLONDE. That kind of balances the smartness in me, don’t you think?
- I like that my husband enjoys talking to me. About everything, and about nothing. Maybe that’s more about him, but seeing me through his eyes kind of makes me like ME more. Make sense?
- I like that I try to be a loving, kind, and fair mom. I know I don’t always succeed. But it is always in the forefront of my mind.
- I like that I’m a girly girl. No excuses. No apologies. I like it.
- I like that I can be independent if I have to be. I have had to be in the past and I was.
- I like it even more that I have a husband who is crazy in love with me and lets me be dependent on him. Again, maybe that’s more about him…
- I like that my writing is slowly but surely finding an audience.
- I like that I finally found the confidence and the willpower to go back to school! I’m loving it!
- I like that I smile a lot. And can laugh really hard, just ask my friends. Milk, Rochelle!
- I like that I love like crazy. If you’re loved by me, then you KNOW it!
Making a list like this is tough. But my key Bible verse is Psalm 139:14: "I will praise thee for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well."
If I really, truly believe that – and I do – then there is no need to feel shy about praising Him for what He’s created in me. I am fearfully and wonderfully made…
…and so are YOU!
oh how cool! I made it in #2!!!
Yep, Staci you are one smart Blondi!!!
Loving you too friend!!
Posted on September 7th, 2006 at 4:36 pmby the way… I have been waiting ALL DAY for your post!!!
Posted on September 7th, 2006 at 4:37 pmI’ve been in scho-oo-ool today. You know, gettin’ smarter and all that good stuff…
Posted on September 7th, 2006 at 4:47 pmI am so very impressed with this Thursday Thirteen. How healthy is this!? And I must say, you do make me feel loved. Thank you.
Posted on September 7th, 2006 at 5:10 pmI really love your list! Hallmark movies make me cry too. I understand what you’re saying in number 5. And I really love the Psalm. I hope you don’t mind if I copy it. It is so powerful and beautiful.
Thank YOu!
Posted on September 7th, 2006 at 5:16 pmI love your list. It is fun and playful.
Posted on September 7th, 2006 at 9:18 pmvery nice tt! i am with you all the way on number 1.
Posted on September 7th, 2006 at 9:39 pmthanks for visiting my tt this week.
have a great day!
I like that you are #2 with new friends!
Posted on September 7th, 2006 at 10:06 pmI think you are a beautiful and wonderful person! Thanks for sharing bits about you with us.
Have a great weekend!
Posted on September 8th, 2006 at 3:25 amWhat a wonderful list of great things about yourself. Way to go on putting this list together, not sure i could do it.
Posted on September 9th, 2006 at 9:13 amThanks for sharing these great qualities about yourself.
You are fearfully and wonderfully made.
What a great list! I like that you are my friend! There are so many great things about you Staci! I couldn’t even begin to start numbering them all. Love ya!
Posted on September 9th, 2006 at 12:25 pm