the Cheerleading Assignment

This has been a most unusual day for me. Unusual because of all the people who were put into my path and the awareness to pay attention. To know that there are times when friends just need to know you care and that you will listen.

I had a book club meeting this morning. Angelina, Kim, Jackie and Joy are wonderful ladies. Their different perspectives are such a blessing to me. I enjoy our Tuesday mornings together.



After book club, I invited my friend Carol and her four year old son for coffee and a smoothy and just listened to what's going on in her life. Then went to my friend Tonya's to pick something up and ended up sitting at her kitchen table listening to her talk about all the things going on in her life. My friend Lisa called twice today to ask advice. And for someone to just listen to her deep thoughts. Also, my sister Heather called and talked for a little while.

Why can't we just be each others cheerleaders? Why do we feel we need to compete? Can our hearts not be selfish and want what others are being blessed with? Can we really long for others to succeed more so than ourselves? Why do we feel the need to reason whether or not another person deserves our praises?

My challenge is to encourage with everything that is in me! And to mean it!

Encourage others to grow, develop, thrive,and Be successful. Be the Encourager for others that you wish you had.