and for today

Some might argue that a writing at 5:36 in the am is counterproductive to the aim when it is filled with ramblings and unfiltered words. I guess I would then argue, it depends on the aim and the writer. The writer, being self, is not ashamed to say these things of concern come naturally to her regardless of time. The aim is pure: share the goings on in the life of ms. moorman per request of a far-away-lifer, and to challenge you with this the same,

how is your morning going to shape your today?

This morning I teach from 7-3, what a grace. Filled with 60 new faces [yes, forgetful me is going to have her brain working hard on names], I pray with urgency for them, as I pray for you right now. That they might come and know that they are being known.

In order to do this I made little booklets- scrap lines and paper folders that they can call their own. For today they can fill in the following,

Question: Answer (examples by me)

1. First thing you thought of when you woke up this morning: Giant stink bugs with horns the size of elephant trunks.

2. What color would describe your heart today: Hazel

3. Theme for this season of your life: "Risk the ocean, sail on grace"

4. One word to describe the person you trust most: Agape

5. A goal you have for the next 7 days: Patience

6. The song that is "just getting to you" lately: Bon Iver, Minnesota WI.

7. If you could be anything right this instant: I'd be a swallow.

8. One person you know you need to have a conversation: A friend

9. Fruit that would describe your yesterday: A grape, a little sweet. a little sour.

10. Your biggest fear for this year: Letting go and letting new and letting in

11. If you could do anything right this moment: I'd get on a train, and climb on the top and breathe deep.

love,
m

(and in our fall, you let us climb again. what a risk i miss
and crave. though, don't try this at home)