#resound11 Prompt 16: Ordinary Extraordinary

Have you ever heard the expression "God is in the details?" Or, perhaps, "the devil is in the details?"

In college, I had an instructor who would circle the most minuscule omissions in red pen and write that phrase: God is in the details. Accidentally double space after a period when the rest have single spaces? Red pen. God is in the details. Barely noticeable typography goof-up? Red pen. God is in the details.

Annoying, right? Right, but insightful. At the time I was annoyed because I had five classes of nothing but writing and creating and the last thing on my mind was a tiny, forgotten detail. When you think about it though, it is the details that make up our lives: little, seemingly insignificant details, choices, and moments that make up our life, make up our story.

Sometimes the most ordinary, mundane things can turn into extraordinary moments. What was one of your most extraordinary ordinary moments this year?

Our story is in the details ... How will you resound?

My most extraordinary ordinary moment this year was going to a Weekend to Remember marriage conference with my DH. It was energizing and emotional but extraordinary.

Here is an email that I sent out after that weekend, it defiantly shows God in the details: 

Hello! and happy Monday to you. :) Hope your week has had a good start!
I just wanted to drop you a quick note of love and thanksgiving for your thoughts, prayers and encouragement over the weekend! David and I both had a wonderful time; we both felt comfortable, encouraged and we learned a lot to bring home into our marriage. We learned a lot of what we were doing right, and even what we could be doing better on. We both have a new commitment and sense of excitement in our marriage and future together.
Our time together was Spirit blessed for sure! Thank you for your prayers for us both, they were answered and felt by both of us. We can't share our thanks enough that each of you are in our lives, we are soooo entirely blessed to have friends and family like you!
We'd also like to encourage each of you to take the same step, invest in each other. It doesn't matter where your relationship is, good or bad, this time and training will be well worth it. The time together is amazing, and we'd love to share in it with you. Because we believe so strongly in The Weekend to Remember's power to strengthen, we've created a Group Code that you can use to get 50% your registration. We challenge you to take the next step- if we can do it... so can you! :)
Use this link to be directed to our personal Group Page, in order to join our group and take advantage of this special discount!!! http://www.familylife.com/groups/djEberhard

#resound11 Prompt 15: Discovery

Today's prompt is brought to you by Krissie from Questions for Dessert and @krissieb.

We learn new things every day. Processes change at work. We meet new people. We cook new recipes. We are constantly learning and growing.

But sometimes we learn something that qualifies as a discovery. A piece of new information - a feeling, a song, a place, an event, a book, a random fact - can sometimes change our view on the world and our place in it. Discovery can bring on positive change, but sometimes discovery is hard. Sometimes it causes conflict. But after a discovery, something about you just isn't quite the same.

What discovery did you make in 2011? What kind of impact did it have on how you view the world today?

How will you resound?

A discovery for 2011...that if you have no plan nothing happens. That I want a strong and Godly marriage, that DH wants the same thing. THAT I love my ipad. :)

#resound11 Prompt 14: Home is ...

When did you feel most at home this year: in your life, in your space, in your career, in your skin? What factors make that situation feel like home? Do certain comforts make your space feel like home? Does being with certain people make you feel complete? Is there an activity in which you excel that makes you feel like you're doing what you were meant to do?

This is your life. Where do you live? Where is home?

How will you resound?

I felt most at home... at my home. I feel like DH (dear husband) and I are finally getting the house to be ours. I've been comfortable at work, but not in my skin. Another year where I have failed in health class. :( I am at home at my desk at work, it's a place where a lot of things get done, so I like being here. The desk in my home office, maybe not so much. It gets cluttered and forgotten easily. I also feel at home on the couch next to DH watching movies. A simple yet, comforting part of the week that I enjoy and look forward to. An activity...cleaning the house, when it's done and I have time and I make the time, I actually enjoy it, although it can be very hard to consistently find the time. I also know that I am supposed to be an encouragement to others, to help them find what they are looking for.

#resound11 Prompt 13: Best Gift

Today's prompt is brought to you by Krissie from Questions for Dessert and@krissieb.

The holiday season is typically a time we focus on others, sometimes at the expense of ourselves. I can get so caught up in the expectations of the season that I have a hard time remembering to enjoy the peace and wonder of the season. I can forget to take time to care for myself. So lets look back on how we cared for ourselves. Maybe we'll inspire each other to take a few minutes for ourselves today.

What was the best gift you gave yourself this year? Did you buy big, fluffy towels? Did you have a massage on a day when you really needed it? Did you forgive someone and give yourself the freedom from that grudge?

How will you resound?

Best gift I gave myself... a new bathroom. Not that it's done yet, but it's quite the gift (and headache) of remodeling. Other than that, I guess I won't really know. I enjoyed going along on a birthday adventure with my friend JG, to a Russian Spa! Nice!
I haven't recently had to purchase towels as that is what I've been asking for at Christmas for the last couple years. I don't remember my last massage and I am trying to live grudge free. That is a gift! :)

Resound 12

Take today to talk about 12 things you would like to accomplish in 2012. These 12 things can be 12 resolutions, 12 changes in your life, 12 wines you'd like to drink, 12 cities you'd like to visit, or 12 monthly goals. The decision is yours. Good luck and have fun!


How will you resound?


Wow that's a wild list to make.... I like it but wow, I might need some time to think about it to get it complete.
1 - run a 5k
2 - lose weight to be a healthy stance and size
3 - baby?
4 - get one term ahead with wgu classes
5 - control spending
6 - de-clutter house on schedule
7 - pay off bathroom that we are refinishing now
8 - raise $100 for Light the Night
9 - make date nights with friends
10 - clean out closets
11 - blog weekly on schedule
12 - keep on top of yard work