Sister, Sister!

Friend: "I wish I had a sister."

My sister: "Oh no! Trust me you do not want a sister!"

Me: "I like having a sister."

My sister: "Why?"

At first, I had a hard time nailing down reasons why I enjoy having a sister. I said, "I like having you as my sister because you bring home lots of free hair products!" My sister didn't like that answer so I've thought about the question for the past two days and here's what I came up with.

I love having you as my sister because...

- You are my fashion consultant!

- You cook! Not only will you touch chicken or any other raw meat for me, but I can ask you any questions about cooking or baking and you've got my back!

- You are patient.

- You can do my hair and make up for me. You give me lots of tips as well and even though I don't always use your tips I appreciate the suggestions.

- You are very accommodating. I mean look at “our” bathroom for example!

- You are headstrong.

- You kill centipedes and spiders for me. If I spray them but don't feel brave enough to pick them up from the floor I can usually pay you and you'll get them for me!

- You listen to my pointless stories and let me ramble on for hours.

- You go places with me. I know I never have to go shopping or run errands alone.

- You keep my secrets.

- You forgive even when it is not easy and you don’t hold grudges.

- You are not afraid to take a stand and defend your beliefs even if they are the opposite of everyone else. 

- We can share clothes!

- You help me with my homework and always encourage me to use critical thinking.

- We stay up late talking about all sorts of things from school to hopes and dreams.

“A sister is a friend forever by your side.”

WCAGLS and Bob Goff

Bob Goff is hilarious and so full of wisdom! I loved his stories and could have listened to him talk for at least another hour. He was great! I think him and Patrick Lencioni made the Global Leadership Summit. I bought Bob's book, Love Does months ago, but have not gotten around to reading it yet. But now, after hearing him speak, I am more eager to read it than ever! Just like my other posts, below are notes from Bob's session. 

Love God. Love People. Do stuff.

Let it develop over time. Do not rush it, it ruins it.

Live a life worthy of the call you have received.

See people for who they are becoming.

Say to people, "It's good to see ya!" 

Let all that you do be done in love.

I want to hear God say, "You are who I made you to be."

Put the exclamation point after the right stuff.

I used to want to fix people, but now, I just want to be with them. 

Nothing will ever separate us from the love of God.

God's ability to forgive us is not limited by our ability to get it.

God wants to blow your minds. He took the foolish things of the World to shame the wise so that no one can boast. 

If you create some margin, Jesus will shove some terrific things in that space. 

Too often, we are posers. Don't be afraid. Be you. Live a life worthy of the calling you have received.

Leadership is more than giving pointers.

If we lead strong, we will lead people towards Jesus.

1 John 3:18