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There's something proverbially refreshing about springtime.  Other than spiritual intake, what is a surefire "rejuvenator" for you?  Here's some inspiration from a few of our friends . . .

God's provision of things like the following are guaranteed rejuvenators for me:

• A date with Carrie
• A belly-laugh with Graham, Maggie, Benjamin and Emma
• A dinner with all of the above asking them questions
• A time of tug-of-war with Jeffrey the Lab Dog
• A run or bike ride down a country road
• A team project completed
• A time helping a team member discover and use their strengths
• A brand new idea ...

This month marks the birthdate of Theodore Geisel . . . and the wisdom of Dr. Seuss got us thinking of our own favorite children's books.  Here are a few votes.  Post your favorite, too!

"My favorite book was Green Eggs and Ham. I loved the crazy places and ways Sam I am showed up and asked Would you? Could you?"

Bob West
Operations Director for Family Talk



"I'm one of those guys who doesn't remember a ton about my childhood.  The earliest book I remember enjoying was the Curious George books, probably just because the monkey was cute.  Maybe ...

Charles F. Kettering said, "My interest is in the future because I am going to spend the rest of my life there."  That being said, if 2011 is what is ahead of us, then where do our interests lie?  We asked a few friends what's on their 2011 "bucket list."  Take a look and then tell us what's on yours!

"2011 begins with an increased level of excitement for those of us at Mercy Ships^®.  We have just completed a shipyard upgrade of key systems onboard the Africa Mercy.  During the last three years of service with our ...

What makes Christmas "special" for us?  We'll tell you!

Hosting family or friends for a meal and being able to use my Christmas dinnerware!  ~Michelle Blood

Ever since I had the opportunity to help deliver shoe boxes to kids in Romania a few years ago, filling up Operation Christmas Child boxes is that much more special.  ~Katie Burke

I love the lyrics of Christmas-nothing like James Taylor sweetly singing "Who sends this song upon the air, to ease the soul that's aching?  To still the cry of deep despair and heal the heart that's breaking."  Or, BeBe ...

In the book of life, the answers aren't in the back."  ~Charlie Brown

"I love mankind. It's people I can't stand."  ~Linus Van Pelt

"Yesterday I was a dog. Today I'm a dog. Tomorrow I'll probably still be a dog. Sigh! There's so little hope for advancement." ~Snoopy

A lot of us grew up delighting in the work of that great theologian . . . Charles Schulz (born 11/26/1922).  So . . . which of the fascinating Peanuts crew would you call "favorite"?  Why?  Add your response to these below (also found in the November Update newsletter).

"I ...

We've asked several of our heroes (each celebrating a birthday this month) to share the name of one of their heroes.  And for good measure, one of our own AAA October birthday-ers responds too!

There was a season in Amy Carmichael's life during which she was virtually bedridden for 13 years with a physical disability.  Some of her most touching yet wisened insights were penned during that time -- insights that have reached deep into my heart.  That has made her one of my top heroes!

Joni Eareckson Tada / Joni and Friends^® (October 15)



My hero is someone who ...