Reorienting Reflections from the Movie IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

It's A Wonderful Life

Rescuing a drowning wingless angel begins George Bailey on the road to renewed life. Viewing his life from the outside looking in is weird enough as it is without the shock of “George Bailey” suddenly ceasing to exist.

The '90s pop, radio hit, captures George's realization: “you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone.” Reflecting on It's A Wonderful Life is a powerful reminder that life is worth living in part because we do not have a clue what mark we leave on the people, places and circumstances around us.

So, we live.

We live to the full.

We live, knowing that God has us continue filling voids that are unique to us; someone else would pass it up.

But the heart, the passion, the drive, the sacrifice of one – of us – could be all that is needed for someone – anyone – to have a second chance at life and living.

And we may be just the ones to hand them God's key.

-Mi

Novemeber here and Student Spotlight: Introducing Josh and Josh

 

          MaugenHard Monthly Update -

               Greetings from Michelle Waters at Maugenhard!  The cold, damp winter weather is rolling in and kids are starting get tired of school and look forward to Christmas break in a little over a month.  The guys are making use of their two female RAs for Christmas Banquet girl tips and gifts.  It is touching to see how the guys are learning to honor the lady friends in their lives.  It is exciting to see how the guys are becoming more comfortable sharing themselves with me and the other staff.  I am encouraged by how I feel more confident in the cultural and practical responsibilities in the German community.  Soon I will be studying for my German driver's license.  In the meantime, I am continuing to do mom tasks and be available to students.  It is an honor to get to know the guys.  I want to share with you another two of my guys now:

 

Maugenhard Student Spotlight - Introducing Josh and Josh…

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Love, Michelle