Sometimes we win. The Scramble for the Kids on Monday was a great success. I have not finished adding and checking off my lists but it looks like we'll be in great shape to match our highest fundraising year. Woo. Someone asked me how I got it all done. I told them I didn't - an amazing set of 50 volunteers, 100 donors, 3 fantastic charities and 120 willing golfers get it all done. But it is such an honor to be a part of this much fun that helps so many vulnerable kids. You really haven't had a win in your life until you've helped someone else. Winning is fun. Sometimes we lose. I am an atrocious bowler. I think it might have something to do with the fact that I have crazy loose joints. My wrists twist in creative ways and the balls typically end up in the gutter. Or maybe its because I sometimes get distracted right as I'm letting go of the ball. At any rate, I'm the low score here. My husband ended up doubling my 71. Sigh. While my bowling score doesn't really matter it is a visual reminder that sometimes the odds stack up against us. Those losses can hurt. Sometimes we lose. Sometimes in life we drink coffee. Seriously, most of my life is not made up of the times when I've scored a success or the frequent occasions I'm hanging my head. Most of my life is made up of ordinary moments. Showers in clean water. Picking warm blackberries off the bush. Smiling at photos of brides and babies. Checking spelling. Coloring. Car rides and sunsets. Pizza. Whispered prayers. Cleaning up crushed crackers. Texts with friends. Chats before bed. The precious parts of life don't tend to be in the wins and losses. Its in the grace we give. Live well.
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Armida
8/13/2016 08:07:57 am
Beautiful post to wake up to this morning. I wish I could see life through your eyes more often. Well, maybe it is an acquired skill or simply a choice. Either way, it is contagious. I will keep reading. Thank you, Mindy!
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Minsy
8/14/2016 11:00:19 pm
You are a joy to me!
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Mary
8/13/2016 08:28:13 am
Mindy, I absolutely love reading your posts! Thank you for the opportunity to giggle, ponder, and enjoy!
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Mindy
8/14/2016 11:00:05 pm
Mary- such my joy. And huge thanks to your spouse for this mornings message. What a good word. www.lbnaz.org/sermons
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Di Adra Rose
8/13/2016 04:29:26 pm
Always a highlight in my day, friend. Thank you again.
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Mindy
8/14/2016 10:58:55 pm
It's a fun mess. Thanks for coming along.
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Mike Chumbley
8/14/2016 01:52:42 pm
As always , the glass is not 1/2 empty. The glass is not 1/2 full. The glass is overflowing with thankfulness. You brighten my day.
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Mindy
8/14/2016 10:58:25 pm
Thank you! Love you much.
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Amy
8/14/2016 08:18:42 pm
Brett said The Scramble for the Kids was amazing and he had a blast golfing. I like the part about, "it's in the grace we give." Not just to others, but upon ourselves. Give grace and love unconditionally.
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Mindy
8/14/2016 10:58:09 pm
Amy, tell Brett thank you for coming: and thank you for reading.
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