Hi dolls, I am Stephanie Lawson. I am 24 years of age and am passionate about helping others, crafting, traveling, my faith, photography, my friends and family, music, food, and my sweet dog Millie (not necessarily in that order). I am originally from a small town in North Carolina and moved here to Lynchburg a few years ago for school. Unfortunately I was not in class last week ( I had a meeting at work that I could not get out of), so I was unable to meet all of you and choose a symbol I feel describes me. Thinking on it now, I think this symbol describes me pretty well. Above is the Chinese symbol for dream. I have always been one those people who has "her head in the clouds". I have all of these dreams for the future: dreams of marrying and starting a family, dreams of traveling to places near and far, dreams of being a counselor and helping others, dreams of living in Europe and New York City just so I can experience new cultures, dreams of skydiving, dreams of becoming a published author, dreams of making a difference in this world for Christ. Some things seem right within my reach, while others may never happen. Regardless of how possible or impossible my dreams are, they're still my dreams. My friends often tell me I'm the "eternal optimist" because I'm always trying to see the positive in all things, and I think this eternal optimism is part of the reason why I'm such a dreamer. My dream for this class is that I will learn how to help prepare couples who are entering into the most sacred human bond two people can make on this earth. This is not a required class for me, but I'm taking it because I really want to learn how counsel premarital couples. I look forward to learning in this class and meeting all of you!
P.S. Just to clarify, in the picture above I am the bridesmaid holding the shoe. I'm sure you all could figure this out on your own, but I had just fallen. Hence, why I am holding my shoe and everyone is laughing in this photo. I considered finding a symbol that represented clumsiness (because I'm super clumsy), but decided to go with the whole dream thing since it sounds better.
Stephanie,
ReplyDeleteWOW…. I feel that your symbol fits you very well!! How amazing would it be if you could get a taste of all those dreams that you have. I definitely feel you on the dream of living in another country, I have always wanted to live in Egypt, why I am not really sure, I think it is because that history with that culture truly fascinates me. You seem so upbeat and genuinely happy and that is a great quality to have. I feel that just by reading your introduction that I know you already! I can’t wait to work with you more within this class:).
Monica B. :)
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ReplyDeleteMy husband is a dreamer too! He is always talking about owning a boat, traveling, and taking tons of family vacations as I am protesting, "where is this money coming from!" Its interesting how God paired us together. Keep dreaming, we all need our visionaries!
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