Ron Olsen
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Nov 19
Gratitude Day 19 – Listen to advice
I am grateful for those that have come into my life to give me advice, sometimes though I failed to follow the instruction and had to repeat the lesson. Oh how many times did I hear my mom and dad so don’t do that? Oh how many times did I get burned from not listening? …
Nov 18
Gratitude Day 18 – The ears of the wise
I am so grateful for my ability to listen. God has given us two ears and two eyes and one mouth for a reason. Great knowledge comes from listening to others and seeing what others are doing. This challenge I put myself on for writing 30 days of Gratitude started off easy and now I …
Nov 17
Gratitude Day 17 – Use of words with restraint
While reading the today’s proverb, I chose to highlight the couple of verses that I have the most trouble with and as we get closer to the holiday season. Last night I delivered a speech titled “Choices are”; there will be increased traffic in the coming days as more people decide they want to spend …
Nov 16
Gratitude Day 16 – Commit to Succeed
Here we go again another beautiful Monday. I had a wonderful weekend went to the District 16 Toastmasters Fall Conference in Oklahoma City. Had some great educational training. Met some friends I hadn’t seen in a while and then met some new friends. I listened to 6 great Humorous speeches and was thankful I wasn’t …
Nov 15
Gratitude Day 15 – Don’t Reject Correction
I am grateful for my daughter. She is my middle child and for her protection she is sandwiched between her brothers. She may not enjoy the protection but I don’t have to worry about troublesome young men; her brothers take care of it for me. Yesterday driving down the road my driver front blew while …
Nov 14
Gratitude Day 14 – a fool’s talk brings a rod
As I write this I realize it may be a bit incendiary but with the past couple of days post I have to say it. In the news I have seen people doing foolish things and then have issue when the consequences of the actions bring down the rod of correction. Maybe that is the …
Nov 13
Gratitude Day 13 – A Wise son heeds his father’s advice
As I write this it dawns on me that today is also Friday and the 13th so many have superstitions about the date but realize it is just a fear tactic; don’t let fear rule you overcome it. Growing up I had many learning opportunities a few that my father tried to steer me away …
Nov 12
Gratitude Day 12 – Discipline and Stupidity
As I saw today’s Proverb I just had to put together some things I have learned in the past and bring it forward to today. When I was growing up and was in school there was to forms of discipline. The first discipline was to buckle down and study do the course work and show …
Nov 11
Gratitude Day 11 – Hug a Veteran Today
Today in the United States we celebrate Veterans. So when you see one today thank them. Thirty three years ago in Kansas City I signed on the line my intent to become a Marine. Yesterday they celebrated 240 years. But the seed to become a Marine was planted many years before. When I was younger …
Nov 10
Gratitude Day 10 – Happy Birthday Marines
Today 33 years ago I was placed on a bus to Kansas City to stay at motel so that I could go to MEPS on the 11th. It was a fantastic trip that started me on a very rewarding path. Each of my Brothers and Sisters were forged into Marines at either MCRD San Diego; …
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