Beginnings...

As I look forward to the week ahead, I'm reminded by "beginnings." I'd like to start my week thinking of these.

• It's the beginning of a new week.
• It's the beginning of a new year of being married (by the way ... the 6 years I've been married have been the sweetest and most remarkable of my life - what a great weekend we shared with promises for a lifetime more!)
• It's the beginning of school for millions of people.
• It's the beginning of many first-time teachers (I'm looking at you - Sarah, my sweet sister. You'll do great!)
• It's a beginning for 24 USC students that I have the privilege to teach and instruct each week this semester.
• It's the beginning of life without ... diapers (I hope!).

August 21, 2004

My heart2heart is this: Are you starting a beginning? As a colleague often tells me, look at your beginning with the end in mind... You'll always come out right. 

Before you start your beginning, know your "end". 

For me, that's an "I love you Mommy" as I leave Kendall's bedpost, the soft purr of my cat at my feet and the warmth of having my husband near me as I drift off to sleep.

Whatever your beginning is, make the start count ... and trust that your "end" will be worth the wait.