During the month of October, at least 23 participants have been working on memory challenges as part of Mega Memory Month (MMM).My hope at the start of this blog carnival had been simply to invite a few others willing to join me in this challenge so that I wouldn’t be so alone.After so many participants jumped in, I found myself eager to read others’ progress reports–the joys, struggles, mental blocks and breakthroughs.Now here it is the end, and I can’t wait to see what final presentations people have worked up. No one is obliged, of course, but it sure would be fun if a lot of MMM friends created something to share.I’ve recorded and uploaded my first-ever YouTube video so that I could link to it. I’m reciting what I know of John 14, complete with glitches and dead spots where I have to mentally scramble to remember where I was. I hope that its imperfection and simplicity will encourage you to appreciate whatever you were able to achieve.For some, life has not made it easy to pack in those words, whether due to scheduling challenges, family emergencies, or mental blocks.No matter how many or few words we managed to preserve, I hope you’re willing to celebrate with us today. Here’s Mr. Linky, so you can link up (alternately, you can drop a link in the comments).
Click on Mr. Linky to see who is revealing his or her final presentation.If you have time today or this weekend, drop by and celebrate with these MMM friends.
Official Celebration Links(contact me if yours is missing)
- Check out Angela’s Scripture memory notebook at Drawing Nearer
- Erin Straza offers a synopsis of the MMM experience at a personal level
- Jennifer at Peace Ledge typed it out after a technological uploading challenge.
- Ann V. offers what she calls a “farm hick’s quiet recitation of Phil. 1:19-30” (I heard it — sounds more like the voice of an angel to me)
- Katrina of Callapidder Days summarizes the month with helpful reflections on what worked well.
- Pauline at This is the Day learned to put pictures on her blog while sharing her final project–not only do you see her MMM notes, you also get to see some bonus shots of Australian sweet peas!
- Helen at A Work of Heart posted pix of her memory tools/system…and a sweet summary of how the Romans passages impacted her.
- Caribbean storms delayed Ruth from posting on Friday — but it’s never too late to celebrate! She created a podcast for the occasion in her wonderful voice.
Please note: Mega Memory Month will return in a few months, sometime in early 2009. Once again, you’ll be able take the challenge to memorize something bigger than you ever thought possible. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OHl6RcHsJU]
A portion of John 14 recited by Ann Kroeker.
(with a view from my hammock)
(in the name of precision, you will hear where I self-corrected, but at verse 16, I said “send” instead of “give you.” Later I inserted an unnecessary “do.” You can check my accuracy by following along at this Bible Gateway link to John 14.)
Jennifer says
We did it! We made it to the end, and were almost word perfect in our final recitations! My Girl and I both typed out our last ones, and we tried a video using our web-cam, but, well, you can read how that went on my last MMM post.
Blessings to all!
Jennifer
shepherdsgrace says
wow, you did great!!!!! good job!!!!!
Jennifer says
Wow, Ann, we just listened to your recitation! (had to wait for down-load, of course!) You did a super job! There are so many similar phrases in that passage, which must have made it tricky to keep the sequences straight.
Lovely view from the hammock, too. My Girl’s dream is to have one of her own. 🙂
Ann @ Holy Experience says
Standing, rousing ovation, Ann.
What you did here was a beautiful thing, creating this community, spurring us on.
I look forward to the next MMM!
And my wee contribution to the party…
http://aholyexperience.com/2008/11/when-all-else-blows-away.html
Every blessing, my friend, the real Ann ~smile~,
Ann
Ann @ Holy Experience says
(P.S. You have a deep, lyrical voice… lovely! Such a voice to go with such a lovely face!)
Again, may God abundantly bless the works of your hands here, Ann… You’ve glorified Him. And pressed us all closer to His heart.
My humble thanks,
Ann
annkroeker says
Angela had trouble leaving a comment. If the same thing happens to you, please let me know and I’ll try to discover the problem.
Here’s the link to Angela’s MMM contribution:
http://makethyselfahome.blogspot.com/2008/11/its-november.html
annkroeker says
Ah, I think I died and heard the voice of an angel when I clicked over to Ann Voskamp’s recording.
Do visit her celebration, if you haven’t already.
Katrina (Callapidder Days) says
Great job, Ann! I finally posted my results. Sorry I’m late!
http://www.callapidderdays.com/2008/11/oops-mmm-update.html
Lisa in ME says
Sadly I actually forgot about the challenge shortly after signing up for it. ::sigh:: I did not accomplish any I set out for. Having checked out some of the final presentations, I’m eagerly anticipating the next round! Although, I may just do my own little thing this month…we’ll see.
Helen says
Hi Ann…
Wow…how quickly a month can fly.
Thank you so much for MMM…it has been a wonderful month.
I loved listening to your voice on your celebration post…great job…I for one am very proud and in awe of your progress…I have to say that I think dialogue must be difficult…was it?
Anyway, I have been on a bit of a blog hiatus but I did put my wrap up on my blog this afternoon!
Can’t wait until the next one but I intend to keep at it…thanks for the nudge.
Helen
Angela @ Drawing Nearer says
Thanks for linking to my post, Ann. This has been a wonderful challenge. Thanks for spurring us on. I love the view from your hammock! You did a great job on your video.
Angela
Ruth says
I am sorry for being late, Ann… but it was unavoidable.
My post went up yesterday, and you’ll see why when you drop by. I’m off now to visit the other celebrants. 😀
By the way… lovely voice! You did a great job!