The
Question of the
Month is a bloghop that occurs the first Monday of each month and it is
hosted by Michael G D'Agostino from A
Life Examined. Here is the question for March:
“Have you ever met an idol/influence/someone you
really admire? How did it go?”
Over the years, I’ve admired various
people, known and unknown, for their traits and abilities. I looked up to my
cousin when I was a kid and thought she was the coolest person I knew. She was
on a swim team and had a huge Cabbage Patch collection and I wanted to be just
like her. I’ve had my share of celebrity crushes as well. There are still a few
celebrities I would love to get to have a conversation with, including Benedict
Cumberbatch, David Tennant, or Johnny Depp. Of course, if I actually met them, instead
of acting suave and conversing quietly, I would probably say something like “Oh
wow! It’s you! You’re here! Please, will you take a picture with me, please?!”
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| The Graham Norton Show in London. Matt Crossick/PA Images/Startraksphoto.com |
Lately, though, I have been a little
more down-to-earth with the people I admire. I
highly esteem missionaries and people who maintain a strong faith in the midst
of trying circumstances. I enjoyed attending a single ladies’ retreat my second time last July
and I met a lot of interesting women of all ages who are single, like myself. The two women who put the event together,
Mirren and Taryn, are so courteous and kind. I met them a few years ago. They
are sisters in their late 30s and never married, and they are actively serving
God in their father’s ministry and through women’s ministries, like those retreats.
And they both do it all with smiles on their faces. Their great attitude is
contagious and they show characteristics that I feel I need more of in my own
life. I’m glad I met them and I have enjoyed the handful of times I’ve been
able to talk with them.
Those ladies are doing something really admirable with their lives.
ReplyDeleteMissionary work is tough and sometimes dangerous. I admire those willing to devote their lives to serving God that way.
Alex, looking at the life of a missionary makes me realize how blessed I am and how ungrateful I can be sometimes.
DeleteI have to agree, I think as we get older and mature a bit, those we look up to change. People serving in the mission field always get my respect and admiration.
ReplyDeletebetty
Yes, Betty, my response to Alex applies to your comment also :)
DeleteI would be intimidated to speak with celebrities as well. Better to admire ladies such as these.
ReplyDeleteTamara, I know they are just people like us, but celebrities still seem intimidating :)
DeleteOh yes, I'd love to be Johnny Depp too. And I'd also blow it. I think I'd be struck speechless. I wouldn't be able to do more than blush and smile with a twitching mouth. lol
ReplyDeleteLol, Chrys :) I would probably freeze up at first too, but I hope I could find the courage to at least ask for a picture as a memento of the encounter :)
DeleteThey sound like very admirable ladies who know their paths in life. Sometimes that is hard to figure out.
ReplyDeleteSusan, yes they found a good path, I'm still trying to figure mine out :)
DeleteIn that photo, are you the one in the middle?
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Michael, yes, I am the one in the middle. Forgot to label it, lol :)
DeleteMany of the most admirable people are not celebrities at all.
ReplyDeleteArlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out
I agree, Arlee!
DeleteIt's wonderful to find inspiration in everyday people. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is, Loni :) Everyday people challenge me the most to become a better person myself.
ReplyDeleteI've always admired most people closer to home. I always just wanted to hang out with David Letterman. Hard to explain, just thought it would be a hoot!
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Barbara, I think David Letterman would be an interesting person to meet.
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