Isn’t it fascinating to reflect on the fact that God made each of us unique and different? Despite the vast number of people that are currently living on this earth, have already lived before us, and will live in the future, no two of us are alike. We all look different, look at and process things differently, and have unique experiences. The beauty of this was brought to the forefront of my attention when I attended a talk from a dear friend, Dr. Gregorio Pedroza, His reflection consisted of three parts: how he consciously learns something from every person in his life, how he got to where he is today, and where he is going. He continues to be the most inspiring person in my life because of the physical suffering he has endured for more than forty years—more than half of his life. I wrote about him and his wife, Lilly, a few years ago. Click here to read more of his story, but make sure you come back and finish reading this reflection! Continue reading “LEARNING LESSONS”
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CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF LIFE
As I get older (though I’m still 23!), I have grown to appreciate the once-a-year day we get to celebrate our birth.
I believe our lives are a gift
from and to God and to one another, whom
we have the privilege of sharing
this journey of life with
through God’s perfect orchestrations.
More recently, for me, it is most meaningful to spend a little time celebrating my life with those who have impacted my faith journey through “Celebrate Christine” gatherings. The greatest gift for me personally is hearing how my simple, ordinary life has touched others and maybe encouraged them in some way. Since this year was a milestone birthday, it was the second time I held a local “Celebrate Christine” event as well as with a group of people further away who are ‘family’ to me. Continue reading “CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF LIFE”