Identity
I am Mariah
Grasse Martin, a woman in progress, and I will be for my entire life. I am
strong, determined, worthy; a hugger, a learner, a traveler. I believe in a
good God. I believe in love. I believe in life.
Mission
To grow in
such a way that others see God through me and are brought to a fuller life
because of it.
I will do
this by searching for the piece of God in each person, and loving that piece in
the best way I can. I will strive to see the needs of others and fill them to
the best of my ability. I will listen to other’s stories and share my own. I
will attempt to live fully in each moment, making sure that all I do is done
with the zeal of one who was made by and awesome God.
Vision
I hope to
be a compassionate person. One who can be relied upon for comfort, for a good
listening ear, a hug, a favor – whether you are family, friend, classmate,
colleague, or simply someone in need.
I hope to
be an educated person. One who is aware of what is going on the world, who is
well-read and academically excellent, who is always eager to learn more.
I hope to
be an adventurous person. One who is eager to see the world and all its
treasures, who isn’t afraid to meet the unknown, who will grasp opportunities
as they come.
Amidst all
this, I hope to be a grounded person. One who knows that her ultimate
allegiance is to God, that he loves her and all His children, and that He will
never abandon nor forsake us. I hope to always be comfortable with the idea
that I know and understand very little.
I value…
the tension
it takes to have a real faith
the discipline of hard work
the strive
for the unknown
meaningful
conversation
the energy of laugher
relationship
– with God, nature, others, and ourselves
yes...the energy of laughter
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