Still here

I was tempted to wait until November 2nd to write something new. Not that I have much of anything to contribute today. 30 was great - completed 8 years of teaching, set foot on a new continent, connected with some great old friends and some great new friends, completed my second half marathon, used a belt sander for the first time. I must admit that I enjoy getting older. Life certainly doesn't get easier, but it's richer, more purposeful, more meaningful. As I learn to rest in my Savior and trust the leading of the Holy Spirit, I enjoy each day - good, bad, and ugly. He is faithful to complete the work He started and I'm grateful for the journey. Teaching year #9 begins on Monday and I'm excited, praying I make a difference. And after a week of saying I'm 31, I'm hopeful that this year's journey will be a great one with the Lord.

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  1. Jenni Singletary8/18/11, 11:48 PM

    great post. i love how you write. you are really quite articulate and inspirational. i miss you friend. hope all is well and that your new school year is getting off to a good start.

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  2. The Reeds8/19/11, 4:54 PM

    I'm glad you're "still here". I am too. I've missed you and miss hearing from you. I hope you're well! Your trips looks awesome! Love you and hope you had an awesome and amazing birthday even half as awesome as you are!

    Love,
    ol' roomie

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  3. Anonymous8/23/11, 10:22 PM

    I so enjoyed reading this Leslie! You inspire and encourage me just in how you live (and make me a bit jealous at times! lol) God has done so much in and through you over the years and is continuing to do so. And I love that you are willing to let Him do that. I love how much life you have and how full it is. 31 is going to be GREAT! I so wish you and I lived closer....I'm horrible at this long distance thing :/. I love you and miss you!

    PS did you say you already have travel plans for Christmas break??

    Your long lost friend....
    ~Kari :)

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