Of all the things I've learned while working with youth I want to highlight the importance of the little things. Maybe this isn't even from working with youth but rather observing my life and the people who have been in it.
The simplicity of little things, caring enough to know such things, or going through the trouble for something so small can speak a huge amount. These are usually the things that make up memories, or at least they do for me. For example, every time I paint I think of Chrissy. A couple years ago she gave me some paint as a gift, but it wasn't really the paint that meant a lot to me, though it was super nice of her, but rather the fact that she had taken the time to look up the meaning of each color, print it off and tape it to each bottle. It is because she took the time for something little that made the gift special. And now every time I see those bottles of paint I can't help but think of her.
With this in mind I strive for excellence even in the small details, hoping not only to glorify my Father but to speak love to someone.
I recently made 'mugs' for about 30 people and was tempted to just skim by on the details. As i started the project though, I remembered everything I've just written here, and knew without a doubt that all the little things would be worth the effort on my part. I hope those who received them agree.
The simplicity of little things, caring enough to know such things, or going through the trouble for something so small can speak a huge amount. These are usually the things that make up memories, or at least they do for me. For example, every time I paint I think of Chrissy. A couple years ago she gave me some paint as a gift, but it wasn't really the paint that meant a lot to me, though it was super nice of her, but rather the fact that she had taken the time to look up the meaning of each color, print it off and tape it to each bottle. It is because she took the time for something little that made the gift special. And now every time I see those bottles of paint I can't help but think of her.With this in mind I strive for excellence even in the small details, hoping not only to glorify my Father but to speak love to someone.
I recently made 'mugs' for about 30 people and was tempted to just skim by on the details. As i started the project though, I remembered everything I've just written here, and knew without a doubt that all the little things would be worth the effort on my part. I hope those who received them agree.
