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I can’t imagine my life without those that surround me and sharpen me. It is one of the lessons I try to impart upon my boys, although, for boys I know it is different. Boys don’t naturally share with one another like girls do, but it is just as important for them. God designed us this way.
Today, I thought it would be a great time to just sit down and make a list of those that have sharpened me and when possible send them a quick thanks…
To the teacher that invested in my life, drawing out a young girl, inspiring, pushing gently, pulling at times, but always encouraging, thank you!
To my sister who was and is the one who has the “hard conversations” and who also celebrates life’s important moments with us, thank you!
To the gals in my personal tribe, friends from many groups… WOW… I am far better because of all of you, thank you!
To my many peers at work… I couldn’t begin to list them, but I think of early mentors, both nice ones and the ones that seemed to be a little too tough on the younger generation… I especially appreciate those lessons now and glad there was a balance, thank you!
To my mentors or mentees… I have learned an equal amount from each of them, thank you!
To my boys who bring an entire new meaning to to “sharpen” and “iron” – haha! They have always pushed me to be the best version of myself from early morning feelings, to late night talks about college life… (And I won’t give up on the whole “boys need to be in community too” part…) Thank you, boys!
Who has “sharpened” you… raised the bar… elevated your “game”? I bet they’d love to hear from you this week!
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