Purpose Wall

Each week, see new stories of meaning and purpose from V teamers. Brought to you in partnership with the internationally renowned storytelling organization, Dear World. 

Discover the people behind our purpose.

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Once upon a time, I failed my MB accounting class

Never say never

I walked that 5k

43 minutes and 15 seconds 

And we probably ate and drank about 30,000 calories for the food and amazing drinks

EATING AROUND THE WORLD (Facilitator)

The lights danced over the water

See the light

First To Cross the Line

see the light pt 2

I cried when I was so relieved it was over 

Laugh about what you don't have 

Once upon a time, I didn't fly home when I was supposed to. 

Red phone booth (Facilitator)

Just Do it!

Those ironed sheets

I threw up…

Fierce and fearless spirit

Worth the weight (loss)

And with those big brown eyes, I fell in love instantly. 


No way to I'll stay (Facilitator)

I pushed her into the proverbial FIRE

Resilience with LOVE

It was a great trip

I am a Daisy

Hello

Sooo... This is happening?!

Quitting is eye opening

I am Thriving!

Love decisions 

I’ll always love you!

Amazing bumpy trip

Seeking joy, not happiness

Faith, Hope, Joy, Love and Peace

To have confidence in myself

Cherish each moment 

Why did he turn around?

I AM ENOUGH

25 thousand

I was sitting in my car on my way from class to work. And I found out I was pregnant.

5 Negatives (Facilitator)

Testing 123

Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kelly. 

A perfectionist and achiever, she wanted to do all the things. And at this time she wanted to be a cheerleader. Of course, I wanted to try out for the seventh and eighth grade team. And my two best friends wanted to do the same. And so we go and we try out. And I didn't make it. And to make it even worse, my two best friends did. 

So I was sad. I went home, I told my parents. There were tears, I was crying. And I remember as they, both my parents, tried to comfort me, my dad quoted a verse: “Romans 828: All things work together for good to those that love the Lord.” He said, “So it's hard right now but, but look for the good.” I kept focused on "The Lord's got me." and things are gonna work out for the best. 

As long as I'm trusting in that, I've let that verse guide me throughout my life.

 I went on, I made the sixth grade team. I actually was named Captain because they saw a leadership quality in me, and they needed someone to lead that younger team of girls. And I learned so much from doing that. Just focusing on it can be for good. 

It was good.


LAW - Learners and Winners

Marathon in honor of my mother

It’s where I come from

Once upon a time, I was making lunch for my mom. 

Ham or Bologna? (Facilitator)

Watch me

My best friend Amber is telling me this story...

Resilience with LOVE (Facilitator)

A perfectionist and achiever, she wanted to do all the things.

I didn’t make it. (Facilitator)

I grabbed the marker.

I didn’t make it 

And immediately this little girl stopped and thought -- was it true?

How do you know that to be true?

Roallercoasters

Red Phonebooth

The Adventure of a Lifetime 

A young boy, aged 7 was play fighting with his big brother, 8 years his senior.

Why did you turn away?

Live Well

Sinking taught me to Swim (Facilitator)

Once in a lifetime trip

And that was the beginning of an incredible career.

50 Packets (Facilitator)

There was nothing that I wouldn't do for them because I was the oldest.

You're the Oldest (Facilitator)

Stay Grounded

My story is all about laughing about something that happened. 

Finally laughing about it! (Facilitator)

Not An Imposter

Didn't make it to South Carolina Bulldogs but I'm a Koala two-times.

Bulldog to Koala (Facilitator)

LIVE Authentic BE Authentic 

She loves me 

You can only type 90wpm?

Make a difference

Keep It Moving 

Once upon a time, there was a little girl, little skinny girl whose hair probably weighed more than her entire body. 

Progress/Texas or Bust

Once upon a time, there was a mother, a 44-year-old mother, who had kind of lost her sense of adventure. 

Watch Me! (Facilitator)

I had no plan...

Make it work

No more a dream

Blind Date

McDonald’s in a taxi cab through Mexico

Unconditional 

Testing 321

We sat in the sun in the grass

My life is a circle

Toothpick

Grateful for you

The Naughty Elves

Bang! Boom!

One day at a time 

I have learned to say no to every, every time that I am forced to conform within a box...