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THE WHY

1/27/2012

Several of our dear friends have been struck with the “C” word (cancer) this past year. The natural question is “why”. Living beyond the why is a challenge but it is what we have chosen to do. One of the things we have done is to remain at one with God’s plan throughout the “going-through-it” process. No matter the life interruption, His love remains as constant hiding place for the soul. Praying scripture has always lifted our hearts as does music that focuses on Him.

Today, if you are in “the why” of a situation, take a moment to focus on the greatness of our Creator ... it will overtake your questions. Below is a link to a worship song that had spoken to me through these times as I live life BEHIND THE BENCH. May it also, speak to you.

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BEYOND MYSELF

1/20/2012

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My life BEHIND THE BENCH took root nearly 46 years ago because of a major “GET OUT” experience… one that took me BEYOND MYSELF and onto a now-obvious and pre-determined path as a Coach’s wife.

First, I had to move beyond my comfortable, predictable and reasonable environment. It required taking a questionable step into a transformational world. During my 4th year at a small and secure Christian Liberal Arts College in the Northwest I accepted a job with a major international airline as a Flight Attendant based in the big city – Los Angeles.

Second, I had to negotiate the absolute surprise of my peers, profs and parents whose response was the now-familiar, “GET OUT” meaning, of course, that they were flabbergasted. Even the college president called me in to pray with me about this decision while asking, “What are you doing anyway?”

Third, I had to actually do what was before me to do which was: to train in Kansas City (my first flight on a jet ...hmmm ... and I was going to work on one?), to be based in L.A. (far away from family and friends), to fly into cities across the county that to me were but a dot on a map (my first overnight hotel stay was midtown. Manhattan in New York City – alone).

Was I excited? Yes. Was a scared to death? Yes. Was I trusting God with a heart to follow Christ? Yes. Was it easy to go BEYOND MYSELF and GET OUT? No. But it brought me to this page, writing to you. You see, within 2 weeks of settling in L.A. I met my future husband – a coach and teacher (in that order!). It took going BEYOND MYSELF, trusting God’s Word and taking Him seriously when He encouraged me to get up and get going.

So is life BEHIND THE BENCH.

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SPEAKING OF ...

1/13/2012

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SPEAKING OF ...

1/13/2012

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Speaking of God's purpose-completing supply...tonight is "the most important game of his career" for Coach according to him. Even though, there have been at least 43 others in his 43 years of coaching hoops, the one staring him in the face tonight certainly seems like the most important one! Both the wins and the losses have consistently carved out God's amazing purpose for him as he walks toward the prize of eternal life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Tonight will be another night of experiencing God's pre-ordained purpose and for that I am grateful as I live life BEHIND THE BENCH. GO HAWKS!

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WATCH ME!

1/10/2012

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Life BEHIND THE BENCH often means going against the odds. A few carefully-chosen scriptures always bring hope to my goals and is the first step. Then there are the motivating quotes that, along with the one shown in the picture, have come across my desk helping to launch me into 2012. I want to share three of these with you ...

HEARD ON FISH RADIO: "Instead of telling myself I CAN'T - I tell myself I CAN" (NOTE: The I CAN'T is usually followed by a BECAUSE ...)

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: "Don't spend so much time trying to choose the perfect opportunity, that you miss the right opportunity."

HANG IN THERE! "Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential." Winston Churchill

STAY ON TASK: "If you don't know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else." Lawrence J. Peter

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DREAMCASTING WITH DELIGHT.

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SAYING HELLO TO "DELIGHT"

1/1/2012

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May your life BEHIND THE BENCH bring great delight in 2012!

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SAYING GOOD-BYE TO "FLOURISH"

12/30/2011

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FLOURISH - my 2011 word for the year is almost over! It is not easy to let go of it ... but let go I must to make room for the new word for 2012. I want to share a final "flourish" scripture with you. It is both my prayer and an incredible promise as I head into life BEHIND THE BENCH 2012!
I hope it is yours too!

The righteous will flourish like a palm tree,
   they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon;
planted in the house of the LORD,
   they will flourish in the courts of our God.
They will still bear fruit in old age,
   they will stay fresh and green,
proclaiming, “The LORD is upright;
   he is my Rock...” Psalm 92:12-15

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ANOTHER WAY TO SAY IT!

12/23/2011

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My life BEHIND THE BENCH has always been deeply impacted by children. Their ways of expression often make me laugh or can abruptly stop me in my tracks. They tell great stories...sometimes exactly how it happened, sometimes sort of how it happened and sometimes not even close to how it happened! As we consider the greatest story in human history during this Holy Season, children have their own rendition of the Christmas Story. Click on the link below to experience another way to say it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=ki8EcnVbd-Q

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CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS

12/20/2011

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Life BEHIND THE BENCH includes sharing the joy of our Savior's birth. One of the ways we do this is to send Christmas letters that show God's love for us during the past year. These yearly recaps become a record of blessings for our family. Today we send you CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS as we share our family's 2011 "letter" with you...

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW.
http://smilebox.com/playBlog/4d6a677a4f5441344d7a4d3d0d0a&blogview=true

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HEAVEN'S GIFT

12/16/2011

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Life BEHIND THE BENCH requires both the nourishment of good bread and fresh air to sustain this fast-paced life-style. Food in our tummies and clean, fresh air for our lungs are two of the much-needed staples.

Similarly, our souls call out for the BREAD OF LIFE to nourish our spirits and our very being longs for God-breathed wisdom and courage. As the hectic schedule of this Holy Season crashes in on me, I need moments that will revive both my body and my soul.

Pause with me and take in Heaven's gift as we listen to Amy Grant’s BREATH OF HEAVEN…

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