- 47 years has passed since I graduated from high school.
- 45 years that I've lived in Alaska.
- I've been married 40 years,
- have been a mother for 35 years,
- and a grandmother for 11 years.
- 55 years since I took my first piano lesson.
- 31 years that Dave & I have pastored in Fairbanks. Okay, he's pastored and I've been along for the ride.
This week a friend posted a few pictures of me on facebook. Pictures that were taken back when I was in high school. I recognize myself through my memories, but I don't look like that picture anymore. The smile is about the same, but that girl was very slim, her glasses were scary and what was up with that hair? Sixty-five years of life can't help but change a person's appearance and it also changes a person's heart. Am I.....
- ...more compassionate and merciful?
- ...fulfilling my God given purpose?
- ...loving the Lord above everything else?
- ...seeking excellence?
- ...listening to God and being obedient?
- ...still growing and "living" life?
With each new picture taken, my glasses may get thicker and my hair will turn gray, but I always want the love of Christ to shine through in my smile.
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