Quotes.
- "I'm freaking out!!! I don't know where I'm going to be... and SUFJAN'S GOING ON TOUR."
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Breanne, on the true difficulties of the post-graduate transitional lifestyle.
- "I prayed for a dream last night and I had one in which you and I were on a sci fi adventure."
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Sarah, via text. Because, obvs.
- "We want that he be smart boy." (thoughtful pause) "And that he not break things."
-the Iraqi father of one of my 2-year-olds at
work, in response to my question on what their goals for his time in our program are.
- "(spluttering)...And... and because... because you could CRY OR DIE OR JUST MAKE PIES, EMILY!!!!!!!" (puts head in hands in utter frustration at my lack of understanding)
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Steve, in response to my innocent inquiry as to how it's so clear that the narrator's boyfriend actually died in
Patty Griffin's classic song. I'd had hopes that maybe he was just at home that day. Apparently the death is supposed to be obvious. Who knew.
- "Sweetie, we need to go shopping. I want you to wear shorter skirts."
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My mother, approximately ten minutes after waking up from a four-hour surgery.
I love my life.
Human Needs Global Resources Covenant, 2009
As fellow travelers on this journey, we commit to this covenant before God. Lord, in Your mercy, hear these our prayers:
When confronted with scarcity, need, and inadequacy, may we be nourished by the Bread of Life and the Cup of Salvation. Abundance overflows from Your table, sustaining all who come in faith. Father, help us.
When monotony blurs our vision and dulls our senses, may we encounter others as Christ did, through intentional presence in daily life, submitting as clay to be formed into vessels filled with the Spirit. Christ, guide us.
When wounded by the fractured condition of Your people, may we be united by Your Lordship in faith, hope, and love; seeing, as through the facets of a diamond, the beautiful spectrum of Your light reflected onto Your holy Church joined in praise. Spirit, empower us.
When all Creation groans, afflicted by injustice and driven to despair, may the promise of redemption root us in the hope of Your Kingdom: "Behold, I am making all things new!"
Holy Trinity, send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve You with gladness and singleness of heart.
Amen.
1 comment:
"We want that he be smart boy." (thoughtful pause) "And that he not break things."
HAHAHAHAHA!!!
This is wonderful on so many levels. My favorite being that parenting is not that different across cultures :-)
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