Transitions and Good Byes

Yeah, I’m not so good at the “good bye” thing.  After 6 1/2 years my season of working for Dare 2 Share Ministries is coming to an end.  I’m heading off to a new adventure working with an organization close to home that impacts the community by providing assistance to the less fortunate – immigrant [...]

Good Leaders

Reading today in Proverbs I was reminded of the characteristics of a good leader (from The Message):

It Pays to Take Life Seriously
 10 A good leader motivates,
   doesn’t mislead, doesn’t exploit.
 11 God cares about honesty in the workplace;
   your business is his business.
 12 Good leaders abhor wrongdoing of all kinds;
   sound leadership has a moral foundation.
 13 Good leaders cultivate [...]

“Redneck Road Trip”

 That’s “Bambi Sue Renee Elvira Cooter” to you!
That was my name in our little skit the Dare 2 Share Leadership team did in our chapel today.  I know you’re asking, “why?” but I just want to leave you a wonderin’
I was twins (2 years apart) with my sister, Joleen.  Other Cooter family members included:

Pa – [...]

I’m Exhausted in St. Louis!

This pic describes how I feel! Recipe for exhaustion:

Sleepless night in noisy hotel room
Wake up early to meet co-workers in lobby
Check in to Exhibit Hall
Schlug a bunch of boxes and suitcases to exhibit hall
5.5 hours of booth set up
2.5 hours of driving around St. Louis looking for some place to eat – less expensive than [...]

Things to do in St. Louis when…

…you attend a Youth Specialties Convention.
 
Actually I have really no idea…I’ll find out when I get there, ‘cuz that’s where I am going this morning. I’ve been to St. Louis before – to the arch, etc., so we’ll see what new and fabulous thing I see this time.   I am going for my work [...]