* at girl's camp a few summers ago we had to say something nice about the person sitting next to us. the leader sitting next to me said, "i love wende because she is so happy and friendly all the time that she's like a magnet making everyone around her want to be closer to her." i was stunned and humbled, and immediately tried to nervously laugh it off and dismiss it. she could see where i was going with it and immediately said to me, "don't you dare blow me off, you just let those words soak on in. " that was one of the best moments ever and the reason i can quote it is because i hurried and wrote it in my journal so i would never forget!
* rich says my special talent is being able to pick the most expensive thing on a menu without looking at any of the prices! :)
* my mother once said that she is constantly amazed at what an incredible mother i am. what the hey? i asked her. then she proceded to site all sorts of "incredible mother" evidence and ended up making my day. i don't know if i deserve this kind title, but she gave my ego some much needed strokes!
*one of my sister-in-laws has nick named me "the family therapist" because i'm a good listener and always have good advice. this is funny because i always thought i would be some kind of social worker or psychologist or something. i kind of am, if you happen to belong to my family. it's especially funny because my own self could use some therapy!
photo taken today courtesy of jenny
and lastly....what i say about myself. i am extra special because i have the ability to work smoothly in complete and utter chaos. i usually manage well the fine balance of hugging/kissing mother vs. disciplinarian. i am a loyal friend. i believe in "if i can be done, it can be over done" and "love is in the details" so i always go the extra mile. and, i see the world like i'm looking through a lens - beautiful photographs every where!
**what is extra special about you?
can you feel yourself being drawn in by my magnetism? :)
what roll do you play in your family?**
7 comments:
It's so interesting how many people mentioned that this was a hard challenge. And it was! But what does that say about us? You listed some great qualities, and coming from other people means they're absolutely true!!
From what I know from reading your comments and blog posts, you are a very caring person. I agree that this was a hard SPT--but it shouldn't be! :)
P.S. I want you to know that I got my birthday package--thanks sooo much! Be looking for your thank-you card in the mail soon...
Wende~ all those things are true about you! You're the best, really!
~pj
What a great post Wende! This is a hard challenge. I don't know why but, sometimes in this world of "momimg" it is hard to remember our strengths. You are a great one:)
i am so glad you were able to complete this challenge. i sort of took the easy way out. but i love that you were directed to "soak it in." great advice!
Very nice! You are extra special and don't forget it- go write it in your journal!
Hi, Wende. Thanks for visiting my blog. I like your SPT post--those are all great qualities to have, and great to have people in your life to remind you of them.
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