"Safety leaders are not determined by power or position; they are determined by action."
"Safety is an attitude."
"One word that defines leadership: INFLUENCE"
"A leader does not have subordinates; it has followers."
"Overcome ignorance by learning."
"Each decision we make will dictate our history."
"If I think I can or I think I can't, I am, in fact, correct."
Inspired? :)
Other than that, Caleb and I have been working on projects around the house. I FINALLY finished my slipcover, and I am soooo in love with it. I am already looking for chairs to slipcover, just as long as it's much less complicated than the couch. :) Caleb has been building a sewing table for me, almost identical to this Pottery Barn desk. All that's left is the painting!
This week we have been preparing for Caleb's parents to visit for Easter. A little re-decorating, picture hanging, deep cleaning, and organizing always get accomplished when we have visitors. We haven't seen family since Christmas, so this is much needed. :) We will have a 4-day weekend with them, and the weather just might be nice enough to sit outside around our chiminea.
Speaking of weather, we time-traveled back to January for a couple of days this week. It snowed and snowed and got cold....again. Fortunately, the sun is out today, but the high is in the 30s. I am having trouble looking at everyone's pictures on Facebook as they are sporting their new sun dresses and sandals and enjoying the green grass and spring blooms. I am trying my hardest to have a positive attitude, but you can ask Caleb how I've been doing, especially on the snowy days. :) I've heard that I can't expect consistently warm temperatures until June, so I have another 1.5 months to go.
And by the way, we have now had 8....EIGHT...ocho....consecutive months of snowfall. North Dakota spring is worse than a Texas winter. :) No more complaining down south about the cold weather.
Regardless of the weather and missing family, we absolutely love North Dakota. I am so thankful for the opportunity God provided us to live here. Our friends are genuine, loyal, and so much fun to be around. North Dakota is so different from Texas and Colorado, and it's hard to imagine what it's like here until you see it for yourself. So I plan to dedicate a couple of posts to life here. It's that special. :)
I pray this week you are focused on the Lord and giving thanks and honor to Him for the sacrifice He made for each of us. May His Name be glorified.
