Thoughts for the end of summer

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• Earl Blackaby says:

  August 24, 2014 at 5:47 pm

  “Sometimes little things occupy the biggest part of their hearts.”
  Through the Walla Walla FRIENDS program we had a little friend for several years. We would include him in many things we would be doing – movies, ballgames, plays, picnics, FOOD, etc. After a couple of years we had been to the movie “Polar Express” and after a meal with us we gave him a box with a little bell in it. On the way home he told me: “Sometimes in your life you get a gift that is not Christmas nor your birthday. I remember the day I got you.”
  Its hard for me to speak about this event in our life that was small as a gift but big by the person who received it.
  Enjoy your day.
  Earl

  • Pat says:

    August 24, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    Earl, what a wonderful sharing! And such a heart-warming reminder of how we often impact folks around us! Thank you for what you two did for you “friend” and for sharing it with us.

    • Earl Blackaby says:

      August 24, 2014 at 7:53 pm

      Thanks Pat and Tish.

• Tish says:

  August 24, 2014 at 6:42 pm

  Earl – what a wonderful thing to share! You made such a difference in the life of your little friend just by being you! I love that saying too!

• mary kay pinnick says:

  August 25, 2014 at 8:24 am

  I like the cartoon about not having high expectations. Actually, it is better if there are no expectations although I know that is hard for people. I came across a quote by Andrew Jackson which I wish I had known to share in your blog about “to do” lists. Here is how it goes:
  “There is no pleasure in having lots to do. The fun is having lots to do and not doing any of it”. I can live with that!!

  • Pat says:

    August 25, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    Mary Kay, what a great quote! I keep sharing it with friends, and they all get a great laugh of recognition from it!