Friday, November 7, 2008

something to remember

Marilyn Thomsen : And while it takes courage to achieve greatness, it takes more courage to find fulfillment in being ordinary. For the joys that last have little relationship to achievement, to standing one step higher on the victory platform. What is the adventure in being ordinary? It is daring to love just for the pleasure of giving it away. It is venturing to give new life and to nurture it to maturity. It is working hard for the pure joy of being tired at the end of the day. It is caring and sharing and giving and loving...
(from Ali Edwards blog)

1 comment:

Murillo Family said...

You haven't posted in 4 days(!) so I thought I'd leave you a comment to say congratulations on living in one of the best places to raise children in the country!