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Christmas list for the week before Christmas

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It is the week before Christmas and you don’t know what to do. 

There is excitement in the air and plenty of things to chew.

 

Well chew on this most of you still have to work and get things accomplished.  It is better to get these things handled early and often.  You cannot procrastinate this week or there is a reward of guilt next week and you don’t want that.  Here are some tips for to make your week better.

1.       Get your house work done

You see it… and you said you would clean it up or fix it. Don’t let it sit there and call your name all during the Christmas week. Move now and peace will be in your house.

2.       Live out of the extras

 

Giving is good, Debt is bad.  Make sure those you love do not send you over the Fiscal Cliff (an upcoming post). We all have a little extra make sure that is our gift giving money. Let your joy be in the overflow.

 3.       Handle all of your business early

Make your calls at the first part of the week.  Don’t set any meetings late in the week.  Go buy your food items now. Pay your bills so you will not forget.  The early bird gets to drink eggnog first.

4.       Realize your limits

Do not promise too much.  If you are not sure you can make it please say this up front.  You are one individual and your friends understand this.   On the other hand do not misuse their kindness show up for the ones you care about.

5.       Slow walk Friday

Take it slow everyone else will.  This is the part that takes patience. You didn’t think I would leave patience out of this equation, did you? Friday, will be great if you have followed the previous suggestions.  Take it easy and add some holiday cheer to your eggnog and walk slow.

 

Your holiday will be grand because you have friends and family that love you. Your Christmas will be grand because Jesus loves.  Make the most of this week because you love yourself.

 

What are some things you can do to make this week go smooth?

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15 years of Marriage teaches Paitent Leadership

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On my 15th wedding anniversary I thought about, what have I learned. It is shared here with you to enjoy. May God bless you and all the marriages around the world. I am grateful that my wife taught me and I thank God for the ability to listen and hear the wisdom of Patience.

1. You can’t do it alone
In marriage you quickly realize that anything you can do by yourself is better when done together. Leadership is the similar because marriage is
an agreement between two people to love, honor and respect

2. Communication is essential
Leaders have to communicate early and often. In marriage you have to communicate even earlier and more often

3. Listening is essential
The old saying, “you have two ears and one mouth” should be the clue. Like in marriage, leaders should close their mouths and open their hearts
so that peace and progress can prevail

4. Breaks are necessary
Leading a volunteer organization caused me to realize that taking a break from the familiar routine refreshed all aspects of the team. If
something is not as smooth as you would hope take a pause for the cause and decide what is the most positive direction for everyone involved.

5. Detailed plans reduce friction
“Write your vision and make it plain”, this Bible verse holds true in marriage and leadership. Do not be afraid to write your goals on
small issues as well as the large ones. This will cause you less time in the explanation phase

6. Assumptions cause friction
Do not assume you know what the other person is thinking or how the other person will react. I am still learning how to implement this is
everyday partial applications. Sometimes disagreements are only in the mind and not necessarily the reality. Prior actions are not always an
indication of future results.

7. It is only as good as you think it can be
This is the mind over matter/situation trick. You are what you think you are. You have what you think you have. Patient Leaders say what they
want to see. Any complaints will manifest as actions. Dominate your thoughts, Dominate you actions, Dominate your World(tm)

8. Apologize with sincerity and forget about it
Some people resent a sincere apology because they wish to have their moment of anger but the majority of the world appreciates this rare gift. I
you are wrong just say you are wrong, now everyone is free to move forward. If you forget about it truly than now there is room for love to
abound.

9. Take it serious
Life is serious and so is marriage but moments are precious. So enjoy the journey. Enjoy the small things and expect the big things.

10. Dont take it so serious
Patient Leaders fully grasp situations yet they still direct attention to the lighter side of life. Look for every opportunity to laugh.
Learn as many jokes as possible. Let the smile of others be your reward.

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Mother’s Day was the other day

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This poem is written in collaboration with my children. We think all Mom’s are special and if you have a verse to add please join in and send this to your Mom.

Celebrate life.

Mother’s day was the other day
when you cooked for us and knew it would ruin your diet

Mother’s day was the other day
when you drove us around to our friends house,
to the mall, oh and then bought us dinner with your beauty shop money

Mother’s day was the other day
when you cut your vacation short to come save me from my troubles

Mother’s day was the other day
when you let us sleep in late and you cleaned the dirty dishes
that we were supposed to finish

Mother’s day was the other day
when you went to the 2nd & Charles and bought me a video game
even though we were there only to sell movies

Mother’s day was the other day
when you sent me money for extracurricular activities at school
knowing that you were already stretched

Mother’s day was the first day
when you allowed your body to transform
so that I could have life

Thank you Mom for the first Mother’s day and all the countless other days that you put me first.

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How to plan a world class weekend vacation

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No matter what your situation you need to recharge your batteries and divert your attention from the everyday drama that is your life. This can be accomplished with a spectacular weekend vacation. We have done this twice this Spring/Summer and each time we have returned refreshed and revitalized. If you are looking to change your perspective and be a better world citizen pack your bags and get ready to have a rock-n-roll good time.

1. Pick a vacation destination that is dense with the type of fun you and your family enjoy
Go somewhere that you are compelled to partake in the activities you enjoy so that your mind is focused on having fun. Remember you only have a short time activities at your fingertips are essential. We went to the beach and stayed at a location that touted itself as the most fun you can have at the beaches like building a sand castle and other fun things. It lived up to its billing. There were non-stop partying on the beaches and family fun activities to give the parents a break.

2. Plan your down time
It is good to have a lot of family fun but one core benefit of vacation is that your rest is not encumbered with thoughts of the drudgery of everyday life. I wrote a post about how to plan that can add some help. Whether you plan a great afternoon nap or you sleep in and order room service is up to you. At the beach we opted for a relaxing afternoon nap with the sounds of the ocean soothing our souls. When we went to the city for some urban action we chose to sleep in and got a huge omelet with all the trimmings.

3. Treat yourself like royalty
Here you must think about how would your vacation feel if you were royalty? For the majority of us we spend our life figuring out how to make all the pieces work and how to pay for them responsibly. Vacation is the one time you can plan to let your guard down. Save a little for these excursions and then blow it out. When we were in the city we stayed in a world class hotel and caught a concert in the park then went to two different hangouts all in one night. “The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.” (Ps 24:1) Splurge a little on God’s creation, YOU, and happiness will be found.

Maximum enjoyment does not need a lot of time but it does require you to tap into your royalty. Pack your bags and prepare to have a magnificent time whether you choose the Magic Kingdom or the Gulf Coast.

How do you enjoy a weekend vacation?