Remember at the roller rink when they’d call an all skate?
Well, I’m calling an all skate at the Grit.
Everyone’s gotta comment on this one.
Even the silent-lurker types.
It’s time to de-lurk.
So here’s the all skate question:
In ten words or less, tell me who you are.
[...] I love that so many of you joined yesterday’s All Skate! [...]
Tell us what you're thinking...
and oh, if you want a pic to show with your comment, go get a gravatar!
Ayla on twitter time-out -- I’ve missed you but understand that God has some purpose of keeping you away from Twitter right now; I’m... 
bob on twenty-seven: letters that spell hope -- You’re missing the vowel underneath the first consonant (reading from right to left).... 
Frank on twitter time-out -- how about using your “old” Twitter account, at least, for the time being? 
Sharkbait on embracing uncertainty -- God promised to redeem all things. He never said they’d make sense. Now that makes sense. :-) 
Pam on embracing uncertainty -- Hi Alece, Came here from your mom’s site… this post especially touched me, particularly your last line.... 
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@moweezle says:
complicated. adventurous. messy yet organized. risky. loving. strong-willed yet soft. messianic.
@gritandglory says:
“strong-willed yet soft” applies to me too. i like the way you phrased that.
passionate, confused introvert, seeking God’s will. who wants a hedgehog.
@gritandglory says:
“who wants a hedgehog” – ha ha! love it.
Russ
@knights_lady says:
My favourite post here. Reminds me of Nooma Name.
@gritandglory says:
i’ve never seen that one. but now i really want to!
Hard to sum up in ten words. Maybe eleven, though…. :)
that was 10.
bahahaha.
;) Wondering if anyone would catch that…
@gritandglory says:
all chuckles!
In all seriousness…
Josh. Sinner. Saved by grace. Redemption in process. The end. :)
@elainaavalos says:
Loving, grateful, passionate, artistic, procrastinator, strong-willed, redeemed, restored.
Today? I’m the Miffster. She’s my fearless Wii alter-ego. She kicks butt!
stuck. loyal. crafty. scared. loving. adventurous. wanting love. southerner in the north **in the doesn’t count ;)
I know I don’t know you. But come move to Seattle, unstick yourself, try something totally scary and new! I have adventures to share.
@nateonamission says:
SEATTLE IS AMAZING!!!!
kind of funny that you would say Seattle. I have been thinking about moving there for a couple of years. Kind of wishing that I had the guts to make the move. Hoping to know God’s will for what I should be doing but Seattle is still definitely in my realm of possibilities.
@gritandglory says:
this whole dialogue gave me chills.
it has freaked me out a little the last couple days. I thought WA was pretty much out of the picture but three times in the last four days someone has said something about it, completely unprovoked…..
@gritandglory says:
i’m just sitting here shaking my head. i wonder what God is up to…
@nateonamission says:
God works online too! yay for that! I’m telling you, you would never regret moving to Seattle. Washington State is one of the most beautiful places in the states. I wouldn’t ever pick somewhere else. This will always be base for my world travels! If you ever have questions about this lovely place, I’m more than willing to answer them!
Hey Jennifer and Nathan, what do you guys do in Seattle. Are you from there?
@nateonamission says:
I’ve grown up in and around Seattle my whole life. I’ve never lived more than an hour away from Downtown Seattle. Right now, I work for a private school district here in the Puget Sound. I live about 20 minutes from downtown. It’s the most diverse place I’ve ever seen. I can be on the ferry on the Puget Sound, and see two mountain ranges, downtown Seattle, and Mount Rainier.
I grew up in South Seattle basically my whole life. Did college in Arkansas, grad school in New Orleans, and then some time in my beloved South Africa (not my native land but it always feels like it…that’s why I first found Grit and Glory. Back in Seattle now over a year and am falling in love with it as an adult now. I have worked for World Vision here and now am in clinical research.
And like Nathan says, you can do anything here outdoorsy and there is every sort of field/job/work experience too. Every culture is here, race, creed, even ministry to reach each one. I love it. God has called me to be here for now and I am here very happily.
@gritandglory says:
[i never knew you lived in SA for a while! where/when/why? - i wanna hear your story!]
carry on…
Alece- I fell in love with the very idea of South Africa when I was seven and first watched The Power of One. I believed it was where I wanted to serve. At 17 I went on a 3 week trip to the Cape Flats of Cape Town with Adventures in Missions. Found it WAS where I wanted to be, it felt like running into my own heart across the world. Then I prayed, searched, cried over the idea of going again every month and year for the next six. When all of a sudden God plopped an opportunity to do an internship with World Vision (all paid) in Johannesburg for five months in 2008.
I spent the first two months thrilling to the idea of living in my beloved country and the next three crying sporadically at the thought of having to ever leave it. But I did, the internship ended and as you probably know being a white foreigner doesn’t open many jobs. So I moved back home and though I ache to go back all the time, I believe God has called me to the community I am at now for NOW-no idea how long that will last though…
Thrilled/amazed at life, egotist, atheist, retired, lives for today
i love you Ed, no matter where you comment, it always makes me smile!
@gritandglory says:
i think “former egotist” would be more fitting. you are one of the most loving, encouraging men i know.
Obsessive, meticulous, cluttered, learning to focus, cautious, not easily impressed.
Isaiah 6:5-8
@elainaavalos says:
Amen to that!
I am loved, I am His and I am growing.
This one is my favorite and the one I want to identify most with. I really wish I could say these things with confidence but dang it if I don’t get in the way of what God is doing in my life. I hate that I do that . Dang.
@gritandglory says:
i loooooooved this.
can i just say “ditto” to yours?!
@Nomadstacey says:
No…THAT’S cheating! :)
extremely busy christian, student, girlfriend, employee, sister, aunt, daughter, individual.
@knights_lady says:
extremely busy christian. Something about this raises a flag for me.
Should have been a period after extremely busy, or a colon would have worked as well! That is exactly what I get for being in a hurry!
Wife
Mother
Missionary
Frustrated
Cold
Prayerful
Procrastinating
Chocholate lovin’
Believer
I am…nothing good without my Savior.
@Nomadstacey says:
Amen to that!
@PrudyChick says:
Well, dang. Agreed Amen to that.
@christypolek says:
Her personality’s fueled by the fascination she feels for life.
wife, mother, sweet, kind, nice, sensitive, generous, fun, non-razamatazzy, polite
(ok..to be honest i asked casey ten words to describe me and this is his list :) )
@gritandglory says:
what would be yours?
(and i like “non-razamatazzy”. my mission is to use that in a sentence tomorrow!)
making progress to knowing i am enough in certain areas
(i love quirky sayings…i taught a class this week and said “this happens very cotton-pickin time” one person asked where i was from to say that. i just smiled)
@gritandglory says:
love your ten!
and i laughed just reading “every cotton-pickin time”!
hurt, imperfect woman yearning for complete healing still loving life!
Loved by God, trying to love others ( one in particular :) ).
@knights_lady says:
warrior maiden seeking space to breathe and room to grow
Father, husband, servant, cousin-in-law of Katie Tjarks (to de-lurkify), fan of stories of restoration (even those in progress) and one who lacks discipline…10 words….really!
@gritandglory says:
i remember hearing about you (and praying for you) back when katie was an intern! (can’t wait to see her again next month at the wedding!)
really glad to “meet” you. appreciate knowing you’re here…
All Skate really brought back some fun memories, especially since I just got to Michigan yesterday…
To sum me up…I guess just a regular “Jo” walking it out.
We just had a mission team with us, and that was pretty much the theme – how God wants to use us ordinary people to do extraorinary things.
Love you.
@gritandglory says:
welcome home! love knowing you’re not so far away for a few weeks!
Here’s me:
-Lover of Jesus & neighbors
-student
-missionary doctor wannabe
-under construction!
@Nomadstacey says:
10 words ONLY? Alright, let’s see what I can come up with…
Seeker of truth who wants to be used by God.
A-ness, summarize yourself in 10 words!
mmmmmmmmmmm :)
@gritandglory says:
i’m not very good at answering these kinds of questions.
(count ‘em!)
@Nomadstacey says:
Roller blade:
Realizing I want my soul-roots planted in God alone.
@gritandglory says:
i love it!
my roller blade:
want my grit to give God glory and others hope.
@Nomadstacey says:
Think you can say ‘Amazed my grit gives God glory and hope to others’ because I know it’s true. You’ve turned your eyes to God through all this grit, A. And people come back to this Grit because of the hope you give us all….each day.
@gritandglory says:
mmmmm… thank you for this.
Galatians5:6 John5:6
Life was so simple before I died.
–ricbooth56
wife, mother, lawyer, truth seeker, always a work in progress
A woman awe-filled by God’s good work in my life
wife, mommy, missionary, lover of God, coffee, and chocolate! :)
@knights_lady says:
a soul sister!
I’m there, minus the coffee.
God’s Trooper, dedicated husband, hands-on dad, never satisfied with myself.
@gritandglory says:
kevin!!! holla!
Well, ummm…. let’s see…
love God, love Africa, enjoy music, enjoy volunteering, enjoy writing
That’s all I got. :)
@thebeth says:
overwhelmed, exhausted, renewing, scared, lonely, hopeful, free, recovering, hungry, full
@atangie says:
I
Am
Pea
Oh
Es
Es
I
Bee
El
Ee
Sweet.
Hmm…
love learning
love deeply
my own jukebox
adventurous
hurt.
healing.
You are indeed all those things, and I am glad to know you roomate :)
Girly. Silly. Loving. Caring. Loves to cook. Daughter of God.
@cassgirl says:
Fiercefully Loving people so they can find an AMAZING God.
husband
father
screwup
worshiper
thinker
musician
Christ follower
bean drinker
a mess, mother, wife, and all the crazy that entails.
10 words? Me? This is kind of making me grumpy. Alece, I am doing this because your post today was a little bossy. And I like bossy.
Girl straddling between who I am & who I’m becoming.
@PrudyChick says:
I think on some level we are all straddling between who we are and who we’re becoming. That is the preciousness of sanctification. I love the imagery.
@gritandglory says:
[gotta admit i was all chuckles over making you grumpy!]
I am a lover of God who likes to laugh.
Monkey Pants
Spaceship Cheddar
Karaoke Jameson
Puppet Nap
Sunnyside Dance
My description of myself was so awesome that WordPress sent it to you first for approval.
WordPress: “No one. NO ONE could be this awesome in ten words or less.”
@atangie says:
Looking for the Facebook like button so I can click it here…
d <– that's a thumbs up.
@AbbyL says:
The same thing happened to me. It’s probably best if we never meet in person, all that awesomeness in one place might wreak havoc on the time-space continuum!
@ventigrace says:
HA! This totally made me laugh outloud.
Hooray! That means my work here is done.
@nateonamission says:
me too!!! ahahaha
@gritandglory says:
and THIS is why i love you so much. (well, at least one reason…)
@christielici0us says:
Christian. Wife. Mom. Animal lover. Amateur photographer. Wanna-be writer.
(I cheated a little – this is actually part of my Facebook and Twitter bio.)
@PrudyChick says:
Funky, husband loving, God fearing, wanna be poverty rescuing, Chihuahua momma.
Sorry I couldn’t do it in 10. Extra word snuck in.
His. and working on livin’ like it.
@Nomadstacey says:
mmmmmm workin’ on livin’ it. love that, coop!
@gritandglory says:
beautiful!
I really hate these things because I feel like I change from day to day and this also means I have to think hard about myself which I also hate doing. But for you Alece I will do it.
Mommy
Wife
Caring
Selfish
Blessed
Conflicted
Wondering when I will have the desire to write again.
It will happen…
…when He’s ready.
@maryjohess says:
wife.
mommy.
friend.
God-pursuer.
musician.
hopeful.
transparent.
tired.
content.
ready.
See I can’t even think of 10! I can give you my 10 for the day.
Hurt. Letdown. Sad. Upset. Untrusting.
Confused. Mad. Frustrated. Irritated. Not sure how to communicate my feelings and desires.
All that and I need to clean my very messy house do shopping and take care of con. Blah.
Hope these count for something. And hope my 10 for tomorrow will be much more peaceful and cheery and hopeful.
@gritandglory says:
i just wanted to hug you when this comment came in. i’m sorry today sucked so much. praying for you to feel His new mercies when you wake up.
love you.
Follower. Leader. Lover. Fighter. Speaker. Reader. Joker. Not a midnight toker. :)
Funky dancin’
pizza humpin’
Love makin’
With a side of bacon.
“of” doesn’t count.
Mmmmmm…..bacon.
@gritandglory says:
you made my day, erick. (even though i hate bacon.)
Seeker, always trying to remember that I am good enough. (Sums up my life long struggle to remember I don’t have to be a people pleaser as long as I am pleasing to God)
@gritandglory says:
i want my next ink to say:
i am enough
@Nomadstacey says:
can’t wait!
@gritandglory says:
me neither!
agreed
I am a “C”
I am a “C-H”
I am a “C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N”…
I. am. a. mommy. who. needs. to .get. out. more.
@PrudyChick says:
Have that song in my head now. ;-D
@coloraturajoy says:
haha! so funny!
@gritandglory says:
“I. am. a. mommy. who. needs. to .get. out. more.” – LOVE it! ;)
@dubdynomite says:
Musician. Writer. Husband. Father. Geek. Dreaming of better things.
I’m a child clinging desperately to the hand of my Papa…. (ooops can eleven count? When I did it on my fingers the first time it worked! ;) )
@AbbyL says:
Storyteller, occasional world traveler, coffee connoisseur, linguistics observer, outgoing introvert.
@hannahruthie says:
we could be such good friends!
@gritandglory says:
i love that you said that, hannah!
it’s hard to sum up a heart in 10 words, like putting the ocean in a bottle, but a great deal of who I am branches out from this attitude and it makes a good topic sentence for the essay of my life:
Not zephyr but fettered gale, passive passion striving to prevail.
you’re smart. Whoa.
I’m foregoing the ten words format to do a haiku instead:
Mike was a pirate
an artist, writer, drummer
mainly saved by grace.
@gritandglory says:
allianza!
didn’t know you were reading, mike. thank you, old friend.
@ventigrace says:
…Your Kitty
@gritandglory says:
this felt like a hug. i love you kitten!
broken. whole. fighting the good fight by your side.
forgiven. loved. lover of music & mountains. listener & encourager.
Cautiously optimistic mom, wife, unsure about future. Lovingly loved.
@traceepersiko says:
thinky, restless, tender, missing
@Nomadstacey says:
thinky? What about heart-y?
@gritandglory says:
i just need one word:
LMDubzing.
@Nomadstacey says:
I swear you two have your own language! LOVE it!
Brazen blog reader who thinks we’d be great friends. Period.
@gritandglory says:
let’s!
@hannahruthie says:
broken.
redeemed.
student.
barista.
sister.
city girl.
unofficial missionary.
desired.
@nateonamission says:
i. love. you.
All skate – I love it! Brings back memories of being a kid in California in the 70′s.
Here’s mine…….
Desperate.
Lover of His power and presence.
Encourager.
Who’s discouraged.
Creative.
Expectant.
@gritandglory says:
“encourager who’s discouraged” … oh maaaaan. i wish hawaii weren’t so far away. would love to hug you. and spend the day together. and hopefully encourage your beautiful heart.
As you so often say, I’m just sitting here, letting those words sink in. That felt like a blow…. in a good way.
@mandythompson says:
I’m someone YOU could write more than ten words about.
Yes you are, and I’m so glad I know that about you.
@mandythompson says:
Hey friend. :)
@gritandglory says:
you’re someone i HAVE written more than ten words about.
Looks good wearing a pantsuit and a baby. And BlackBerry.
@jclayville says:
i don’t know how to count to ten.
love it!
haha! Love it!
A ten-word limit / challenging in a haiku / oh, crap
Someone who by all measures should have died by now.
@gritandglory says:
woah.
@Nomadstacey says:
::intrigued::
country. [slightly] redneck. college student. extroverted. nerdy. frugal. on pilgrimage.
:)
@gritandglory says:
“on pilgrimage” – i love that phrase.
lost girl, loving sister, passionate friend, strategic thinker, selfish sinner.
@gritandglory says:
well look who’s here!
Ok Alece…really? you have thrown me for a loop for this question. im not sure if i know how to answer this question. after reading another blog post today, i was challenged to not look at myself from my perspective, but from God’s perspective. how would God describe me? at this point. i dont know of any other answer but HIS.
61 is the new 10!
wife, mom, “desiring to be” writer, worshiper, kind, compassion, passionate
@randishort says:
Shy, loyal, scared, chocolate lovin, guitar playin, broken, Christ follower
I don’t feel witty or profound today.
It’s ok; you’ve got three words left in which to be both profound AND witty!
dew drops quietly
I don’t think that actually means anything.
(stunned silence)
So, then, you’re a morning person, who appreciates the quiet calm of the day, and a nature lover?
Hmmm. No. That’s not it at all. I think I need to reconsider my words.
@kamriereed says:
brocken ragamuffin who is constantly learning how to love
Obedient! Ha! ;D I’m a Kiwi wife and mum, daughter of the Most High, a Writer (learning!), Business Woman (also learning) and mmmm….it’s a good question Alece!! Who am I? I will have to spend some time mulling over this some more! God Bless you!!
Totally messed up the 10 words or less thing! Not so obedient after all!! ;D
@gritandglory says:
i don’t think i knew you were kiwi! i’m so hoping to get to NZ someday…
Missionary to Asia who’s still not sure she’s good enough
mom, crazy children, divorced, relief, found my sparkle again!
the worst of sinners, discovering my heart’s desire for God underneath it’s ugliness
not 10 words. my bad.
@nateonamission says:
lover of language. lover of culture. lover of Jesus Christ.
Fiesty, intense, people loving, Northern Irish, Christ know-er image bearer (Mandy Thompson’s friend).
@gritandglory says:
oh my dang! mandy’s irish friend with the amazing accent reads the Grit?!
how now brown cow!
It’s actually “hi nigh brine ki”
oh aye and I’ve passed it on to a friend who I felt needed to read about someone part of the cloud of witnesses who was persevering through TOUGH times and yet desiring that God get glory from her grit! Although I don’t know you, I am grateful for your raw honesty and grateful for a big God who will not stop his work in and through you. :-)
young Aussie widow on a journey of restoration.
@gritandglory says:
i would love a long talk with you over a cup (or two) of tea …
Husband, Father, son, brother,Child of God. labels I ware
broken but being restored
mom of 6
living in New Zealand
@gritandglory says:
i can’t believe all the down under goodness here on the Grit!
and i so resonate with your “broken but being restored”…
down under…
and I spent my first 31 years in South Africa…
we passed through Harrismith often on our way from Empangeni to Bloem :o)
I like this quote off your ‘my story’ page…
”I’m grateful to know that my story isn’t finished yet.”
I’m grateful to know/realise/remind myself that mine isn’t either!
@gritandglory says:
i love knowing you’re from SA – had no idea! i bet you remember the wimpy stop! everyone always stops there for a bathroom break! ;)
God is lovingly still writing our stories. “God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished.” (Phil. 1:6) i am growing in trust that He is both the Author and FInisher of our faith journeys. (Heb. 12:2)
we used to stop at the Spur :o) Can’t think where the good old Wimpy is…
thanks for visiting my blog :o)
@gritandglory says:
gotta be honest: i am so glad you bucked the system on that one. the spur is way better than wimpy!
tender-hearted warrior, rough around edges, simple, strong, angry, hopeful
Struggling mom and wife,
wondering why, when, where…
…but God.
@gritandglory says:
i’m loving your new gravatar, michelle!
and that “…but God” gets me every time. mmmm…
Oh, thanks! :)
(It gets me too.)
Thinker, Educator, Seeker, Talker, Explorer, Lover, Father, Follower, sometimes Listener,
@gritandglory says:
mr. garrett… fancy meeting you here!
thanks for reading, josh. and give my chana-friend a hug from me.
South African, married, mother of two boys, living in between countries, callings and kids.
Hmm…. I guess I will comment since you are twisting my arm. :)
Great friend in person but terrible “blog/twitter” friend. :) That’s 10.
@gritandglory says:
rugg’z!
you are a wonderful friend. period.
Kiwi living in SA, currently in US. Cultures clashing constantly
@gritandglory says:
woah. i wanna hear your story, girl!
I ended up in SA about five years ago and work with YWAM in Cape Town. Now it is home and I LOVE IT!
I am currently in the US in North Carolina doing a 9 month intensive bible study course. We are five students studying through the bible book by book. Getting into the nitty gritty of knowing God and being changed by him. You can read our blog on each book we study. It is basically my thoughts on each book and what God is teaching me.
I love your blog and just started reading a while ago. I am alway curious about anyone doing ministry in SA.
I am new to your blog, but I am so loving your honest heart for the Lord. So I will comment:
Wife, mom, worshipper, worship leader walking out the next adventure
wife, mom, dog lover, christian, marriage coach, spender in remission
Intense, driven and complicated tea-loving, leadership junkie
Momma, wife, musician, easy-going but stubborn, introvert, saved by grace
@bajanpoet says:
Barbadian Worshipper – devoted – passionate – God Chaser – lover, not a fighter!
Lover of Christ, Wife, mom, worshipper, pray-er
I’m an unsettled but hopeful wife and mama to two.
Momma to 2 little boys, ADORE my husband, I yearn to support and help him. I love grace, truth, wisdom, kindness and I strive to be thoughtful and peaceful…..I know it’s more then 10 words but that was just impossible :)
@mjdagenhart says:
daughter
sister
friend
student
introvert
baseball addict
tender-hearted
procrastinator
pro-sleeper
I haven’t been paying attention! Here goes:
Wife-Mom-Daughter-Worshiper-Intercessor-Reader-Compassionate-Encourager-Great Smile
@gritandglory says:
“great smile” — i love that!
@bahava says:
His delight.
@Nomadstacey says:
Love this!
unprepared
excited
wife
lover
follower
leader
feeder
fearful
fearless
mom
your crazy mantisizing LOVING YOU friend!
@gritandglory says:
bethdog! had no idea you were reading! i smiled so big at your comment!
Dork. God-lover. Dancer. Singer. Photographer. Short. Attentive. Rude. Simple. Loved. <3
@coloraturajoy says:
Shy performer.
Affectionate.
Dramatic.
Laugher.
Quirky.
Striving.
Loved by God.
wife
mom
worshipper
friend
leader
daughter
sister
disciple
blogger
I’m late with this.
Let’s see what I can come up with. Hmmm…
New wife. OCD. Book lover. Friends addict. Crafty. Student. His.
@gritandglory says:
friends the show, or friends….people?
Friends the show.
Redeemed, introspective, workaholic, humorist, enjoys reading, values Intellect over feeling.
@Nomadstacey says:
‘values Intellect over feeling.’ Me too…
@gritandglory says:
mmhmm.
Beloved~on the mend ~ rise up~ loyal ~ amazed ~ thankful ~ laughter
Believer
Wife
Mother
Learner
Fixer
Control-freak
Friend
Kitchen Queen
@jeremybarr says:
impassioned
quiet
broken
healing
funny
leader
adventurous
compassionate
fixer
saved
WonderfullyenergeticalloutbelieverwholovesmyGodwitheverything, ;)
Wow, that is entirely fantastical that you were able to so thoroughly describe yourself and in only *one* word! Kudos, Joshua.
HAHA yes, I was really excited that I was able to find a use for this abnormally long word! :)
Clinging to grace.
Stubborn
Scared.
Skeptical.
Hopeful.
In redemption’s throes.
@mallyflip says:
Loud Laugher, Noise Maker, Coffee Lover, English Teacher & Africa Lover
(that was really hard for a very wordy person… that would have been my text one. :] too bad it wasn’t 12 words. )
@fishythoughts says:
Believer
In
God
Faithful
In
Serving
Him
Hoo Ha Ha
@gritandglory says:
nicely done!
I am most certainly a Grit observer (Or silent-lurker, as Alece made mention. :-) ) however, I wanted to comment on the simple delight I took in seeing several people replying to threads with things like “me too” and “this applies to me, also”.
It made me think of something my Pastor once said “What you think, what you feel, what you do, or have done is nothing new. Someone before you has thought it, felt it, and done it.” I believe this to be true though, I’ve heard so many accounts of people feeling like they were alone in something.
It is disheartening and quite shocking the opening satan has when someone begins to think that they are only one who feels a certain way.
Even though it may be something as simple as the enjoyment of chocolate, or sharing a love for words, it’s amazing the amount of relief and strength one can find in knowing they are not “the only one”.
Oh the comfort we would give and could obtain, if only we were a bit more transparent with one another.
@gritandglory says:
it’s true. there is so much strength in the mere reminder that i am not alone.
i’m so glad you chimed in, loraleah. made me smile to hear from you again.
To be entirely honest with you, this is not my first time commenting. I simply decided to use my real name because I felt silly posting about transparency under an assumed one.
@gritandglory says:
my brain is running through all the possibilities of your “alter-ego” commenting name… i have no idea!
I sent you a message on facebook that will explain.
God’s beloved, compassionate, adventurous, creative, honorable, humble, authentic and quirky.
@TomMartinATL says:
Had it all figured out—boy was I wrong—–rebooting!
Better to late skate than to not skate at all, don’t you hate when work gets in the way of lurking!
@gritandglory says:
another lurker! ;) (did you know we go to the same church, tom?! we’re often both tweeting from the 6:00 service!)
and i love “better to skate late”. ;)
Better late than never!
inclusive, crafty, driven, bargain-shopper, picky eater, guarded, control-freak, southern, sentimental
@gritandglory says:
picky eater! but you always were a sucker for fruit-by-the-foot and rice krispie treats…
love you.
Just doin’ life one day at a time.
@XCWATERBOY says:
Christian, runner, missionary, teacher, geography nerd, africa lover. and proud,
9 words: Today I am scared, but I am also brave.
@gritandglory says:
oh my dang. i love that!
Way late! Forgive me I was in Chicago without internet (yes, that is possible).
Beloved, passionate, intercessor, learning courage, disciple, pained, awaiting full redemption.
My ten words to describe Alece and the Grit crew:
Diverse, authentic, love, encouragers, goofy, word inventors, risk takers, amazing
@gritandglory says:
love that you included 10 for me & The Grit!
@JewelzSightings says:
First of all I can’t imagine having 246 comments on my blog… way cool…
Now let’s see if I can come up with ten words:
Relentlessly pursued by the One who’s love, therefore I love.
contagiously exuberant, affectionate, rambunctious, energetic, and a bundle of paradoxes.
A few days behind here. 10 words or less? But…I’m from New Jersey originally. We can’t say hello in ten words or less…
Able only when my eyes are kept on Jesus.
@gritandglory says:
hahaha! love the NJ shout-out!
new, TCK afficianado, daughter, aunt, sister, friend, loving Him, seeking him
(sorry that’s 11)