Monday, December 20, 2010

four smiles

  1. a great read: Burning Bright, short stories by ron rash. north carolina mountains author. north carolina mountains stories. loved it. you should read it. just saying.
  2. another great read: Three Little Words, a memoir by ashley rhodes-courter. a little ouchie and a lot hopeful, this is a story about a young girl's life in foster care.
  3. i'm kind of mentoring (?) a young lady as she battles anorexia. she gave me a painting she did just for me for christmas. hopeful colors. hopeful verse. she is beautiful
  4. my brother climbed this tree to hang this star in remembrance of his son and the son. i'm so proud to be his sister.


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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 20, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    <3

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  2. UnknownDecember 20, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    How amazing to be mentoring this young girl. I just know that God is speaking through you in such amazing ways.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 21, 2010 at 12:57 AM

    A beautiful list. So glad God is using you in the mentoring...and I know that painting has to be so special to you.

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  4. TiffiniDecember 21, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    I think mentoring is SO NEEDED. I am thankful you give your time to make a difference in the lives of young women. I am thankful to God for that. It makes me sad when someone would have no place to go or no one to talk to and feel so trapped and alone. This is what we are all about...just sayin
    xo:)

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  5. It's GraceDecember 21, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    Kendal, I love your list. I just love a good book!

    That is fantastic you have a young girl to mentor. Thinking back about what Jen wrote today reminds me that at times we wish we were different. But the wonderful thing about God is He uses our experiences for His glory and to help others, if we are willing. I think it's great how you can come full circle and pour your wisdom in to this girl.

    The star and all the things it represents for your family and for Christmas are so beautiful.

    Merry Christmas!

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  6. Ramblings by Carol NuckolsDecember 21, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    I always love to hear what people are reading. Thanks.

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  7. DanielleDecember 21, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    Thanks for sharing! I am definitely going to check out the book Three Little Words!

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  8. Amy SullivanDecember 21, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    Burning Bright? I'm going to check it out.

    Mentoring? That's exciting. I can think of many times as a teenager when I wished I had someone older (other than the parents, of course!) to help walk me through some of the crazy times. I'm glad you two found each other.

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  9. NancyDecember 21, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    I have a dear friend whose daughter is battling anorexia. So profoundly thankful to read stories of those winning the battle and encouraging others along the way. Your stories are grace and hope. Blessings to you and the young friend you are mentoring.

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  10. Michelle DeRushaDecember 22, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    You are beauty and grace, His hands, as you mentor that young woman. So grateful for you, Kendal.

    love to you and yours this Christmas,
    Michelle

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  11. AnonymousDecember 22, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    Thank you for the simple gratitude reminder! Beautiful...

    http://freeagentmommy.typepad.com/blog/2010/12/more-giving-fewer-gifts.html

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  12. UnknownDecember 22, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    love this post, Kendal.

    and I didn't realize about your nephew.
    or if I did it was long ago before I realized you were you.

    I am so terribly sorry.

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  13. Free Agent MommyFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Thank you for the simple gratitude reminder! Beautiful...

    http://freeagentmommy.typepad.com/blog/2010/12/more-giving-fewer-gifts.html

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  14. CrittyFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    A beautiful list. So glad God is using you in the mentoring...and I know that painting has to be so special to you.

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