One Day at a Time

when i was 19 years old and first met ole, my husband, i was quite insecure and unconfident.  he immediately began the task of building me up, complimenting me at every turn, convincing me that i was smart and capable of doing anything that i set my mind to.  this went on for about the first 15 years of our marriage.  I FINALLY GOT IT!  i was then 34 years old which is the age olivia is now.

i cannot imagine feeling as insecure and unconfident as i did at 19 at the age of 34.  we are all trying to build olivia up and encourage her.  it's not a difficult task.  she is putting forth so much effort into absolutely everything she does.  she deserves to be praised and complimented.

after work today i told her again what a great job she is doing.  she is already assisting chairside with 1 or 2 patients each day.  i would never have imagined that she would be at that point already but  she is so determined.  her face beamed when i complimented her.

i know that God is able to build up her confidence and self-esteem at a fast forward pace.  i can just imagine that she must feel that she has soooooooooo much catching up to do.  we are not pushing her but she is pushing herself.


i am now quite confident and sure that i am capable of doing anything that i set my mind to (within reason of course).   olivia's favorite verse is "i can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." that is a source of confidence for all of us!!!!!!!!!!

ole still compliments me even after 26 years.  he simply can't resist...

"The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.”