My buddy, Becky Reeves, tagged me to list my mentors and older-than-me friends (minus parents) that have influenced me positively over the years. I don’t always do these tag things, but in this case, I think it’s worthwhile to think about the ways special people have aided me on my walk through life. I’ve put an asterisk by the ones that I have never met, yet influenced me through their words- either through speeches or books. The others have been a part of my life in person at some point. Some of them only for a brief season. Some of them I still converse with often. Some of them might not even know the impact they have had on me. In no particular order…
- Jesus
- C.S. Lewis
- Ruth Dickey
- Tom Moore
- Suzanne Sager
- Darla Sanderson
- Gretchen Mahoney
- Carol Kell
- Nita Cochran
- Ross Cochran
- Beth Cox
- Monte Cox
- Mark Berryman
- Sandy Berryman
- Karen Alexander
- Suzi Jeffreys
- Jeanene Reese
- Becky East
- Mrs. Knox
- Mrs. Weise
- Coach Renee
- Martha Johnson
- Kay Richardson
- Edith Friesen
- Gordon Stone
- Bono*
- Sally Clarkson*
- John Piper *
- Larry Crabb*
- Amy Carmichael*
- Martin Luther King, Jr.*
Thank you, I am blessed!
I’d like to hear from some of you! Cheryl, Kelly, Katrina…you’re it!
Thanks, Tracey, for indulging me! I’ll be asking you about some of the names I don’t know:) I’m thankful for all of those who have influenced and shaped you into the wonderful woman you are today. Love you friend!
I don’t know if I could even remember all those that have had an influence in my life, but it’s a great exercise. Thanks for sharing!
Wow, Tracey; I had no idea! At least one of those on your list has also influenced me: Kay Richardson. And my dear friend Mariann is Monte Cox’s sister.
I do this exercise occasionally myself. It is good to go back and even contact those who’ve had a good influence on my life. I find that I think in terms of spiritual formation or a strong spiritual growth spurt, parenting, taking care of aging parents or spouses (that can never pay them back), marriage, ministry. I would say that I’ve found the fewest mentors in the ministry area (minister’s wives); I hope to be supportive in that way when I grow up!
love,
Gretchen
Hey Tracey,
I just read the post and I will enjoy thinking about this list and responding!!! We share at least 3 of the same special mentors, maybe more….Suzy J and Monte and Beth Cox!
Thanks for sharing and thanks for tagging…
Blessings!
Kelly