9 p.m. ….
In Attitude 101, John Maxwell points out how the use of vocabulary can influence our outlook on life. He recommends the following:
| Eliminate these words: | Use these words: |
| I can’t | I can |
| If | I will |
| Doubt | Expect the best |
| I don’t think | I will make the time |
| Maybe | Positively |
| I’m afraid of | I am confident |
| I don’t believe | I do believe |
| (minimize) I | (promote) You |
| It’s impossible | All things are possible |
ATTITUDE is so much of where Irene is living everyday. Despite the nausea, lethargy and MWF dialysis regime, she continues to amaze me with a joyful and upbeat attitude. Her word choices have always been weighed with discretion. She has strong faith and hope in Jesus …. and personifies this passage of scripture in her prayer life:
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he (or she) should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him (or her). But when he (or she) asks, he (or she) must believe and not doubt, because he (or she) who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man (or woman) should not think he (or she) will receive anything from the Lord; he (or she) is a double-minded man (or woman), unstable in all he (or she) does.”
James 1:2-8
While I was in Sacramento today attending an InterWest board meeting, Irene enjoyed a nice visit with Marilyn & Fred Miller who also brought her lunch. We’re so grateful for how family and friends are supporting us in many wonderful ways!
Irene’s careful vocabulary choices, combined with a joyful ATTITUDE and significant confidence in God’s Word & Ways, represent a powerful combination on this journey. And talk about attitude …. she continues to smile through it all ….
Caminando con Fé
Dave
