Sisters

Our two youngest children born 22 months apart are now seven and eight years old. And probably just like in most families compete for everything from who will have the last word to who can do a better summersault, which at times can drive us bananas. The seven year old loves dancing, dollies and like probably many little girls her age, all things a la “Hanna Montana. While our soon to be nine year old, is quiet the soccer star, loves animals and enjoys a good game of tag. (you would think that children with such diverse interest would not compete , but they do!) Naturally as their mom, I think that they both rock! and as I watch them grow-- I can't help but think about how God in his wisdom has made each of us uniquely – a gift to the world not be compared or measured by another but actually independently beautiful! and designed to function as part of a vibrant community called the world.

At times if we are not careful, any of us can slip into the sense of inadequacy that show-up when we stand in the presence of another expression of Gods creations embodied in your sister, your brother a friend or a perfect stranger-- and wonder why, I could not dance like...paint like...create like or even look like her. Today I encourage you to look no further, and remember that... Your strengths (Yes! your strengths) will always show-up as greatness in someone else's weaknesses. And what only you can exclusively add to the planet is as unique as your very own finger print.