Popsicles and People

Some people have such deep joy, that it is contagious any time you are around them. One of those people is Kalika, a college student who volunteers in children’s ministry. She also co-directed VBS with me this summer, and it made the week go so much smoother having her be a part of it.

So this last Sunday we had one of our annual kids events ‘Popsicles on the Playground’ and Kalika came by for a break from the tedious life of college, and later blogged about her time, and this post was too good not to share.

Here is her post—I encourage you to read it.

Kalika's Post 

30.

30 days before my 30^th birthday, I started writing down something each day that I am grateful for.  This is the end result. Since it is a list—please excuse the incomplete sentences.

30. A full-time job that I love and feel that I am doing meaningful work that gives back.

29. A  part-time job that I feel called to do.

28.  Friends that I can trust, who I can vent to when I am frustrated.

27. People who love me, even when I have days I am frustrated with myself.

26. That I have had the opportunity to go to college and graduate school.

25. Friends who make me laugh!

24. Health Insurance.

23. I have days where MOST things go right.

22. Humor and things that make me laugh.

21. Naps.

20. Massages.

19. Books that inspire and encourage.

18. A great group of young adult women at my church.

17. Friends that make me laugh so hard that I cry.

16. Giggles of children.

15. Running, hot water.

14. Funny co-workers.

13. Women of faith that encourage me.

12. For knowing that I don’t have perfect every hour of every day.

11. I have the freedom to worship.

10. I don’t have to agree with my friends, for them to still be my friends.

9. Intelligent, thought-provoking conversations.

8. Laughter.

7. Wonderful kids, families and volunteers at my church.

6. For the little things—like there being money in the meter already when I park at the library.

5. For the opportunity to mentor!

4. For the opportunity to enjoy cultural events.

3. For the rare days I get to sleep in a little.

2. For having had the opportunity to travel around the world.

1. For dear family and friends who touch my life in so many ways.