CGC Costa Rica: November 2015

Friday, November 20, 2015

November 2015

November is a month of reflection on the many things God has done in our lives over the last year. This is a season of praise and thanksgiving. We all have so much to be thankful for.

Mekhi turned one years old on October 25, 2015 He continues to be a daily joy. He can crawl as fast as Cailene can walk. He is a delightful bundle of energy and full of smiles and surprises.

Rain or shine Cornelio’s soccer team continues to practice hard. These young men are working on arriving to practice on time and competing with good sportsmanship attitudes. But they are all smiles, even in the rain.

Cailene’s lesson for her girls this months was, “Attitude changes the way you think; which changes the way you act.” For example when it’s raining outside you have two choices. “Oh, no it’s raining, I am getting wet and the bus will be late.” verses, ”It’s raining, good the plants need water, I love how it smells when it rains, and since the bus will be late I’ll text a few friends.”

Retraining and Making your mind think positive is an intentional daily process.

Each girl was challenged to try and keep a positive outlook throughout the week and to encourage each other to keep a positive outlook as well. The next week, one girl shared, “I did not get in trouble with my mom last week because I kept focusing on the good things, not complaining or talking back. “ Both her attitude and her moms’ changed and there was less tension in the home.

This month’s challenge…are you a Tigger or an Eeyore….a positive person or a negative person. Who will your friends say you are this week? Look for opportunities for you to be a Tigger to those around you.