I have a wonderful group of friends. I was standing in Redeemer’s main foyer looking for someone to talk to after an event, when friend of mine walked up- we complimented each other on our outfits. What a lovely feeling, to know that someone else thinks we look nice. We saw another friend looking for a familiar face; she joined us and we each complimented her on what she was wearing. I’m sure she got all warm inside, before mentioning that we both looked pretty dapper ourselves. One more time, and another friend joined us and received the outpouring of compliments. [note: these are all genuine compliments, no word of a lie] How lovely to be encouraged and built up! Sometimes one kind or encouraging word can carry someone through the day.
I also noticed a couple of young girls (around 8 years old) who were singing from the hymnal together in church yesterday. The one was an exchange student from Korea and the Canadian student was helping her follow along in the music with her finger. How precious!
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January 19, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Mom
It is such a nice feeling to be genuinely complimented. It raises your shoulders and puts a smile on your face. It is also very nice to be able to do it “right back atchya”. We all need a reminder to do such a simple but important thing which is to “build eachother up”! Encouragers, that’s what we are called to be! Nice blog Stephanie, thanks for sharing!
January 26, 2010 at 12:32 am
grandma
Thank you for sharing that tender blog. What thoughtful young women you and your friends are.How very kind to encourage and genuinely compliment each other.
February 9, 2010 at 1:35 am
Aunt Martha
Hey Stephanie
What you wrote is soooo true. We should all have encouraging words for people around us. You always give me a good feeling inside when I read your blogs. You are very important to me Stephanie. Always remember that. Love always, Auntie Martha XX00
p.s. I remember doing the same with Maud. Special!!!!