Sunday, February 19, 2012

Gifts 101-200

101. Mango, apple, kiwi, pineapple, tangerine blended juice.
102. Great, belly-hurting laughter.
103. Piano music.
104. More specifically, piano music by David Nevue.
105. Kindred spirits.
106. Amazon packages.
107. The ability to make sushi.
108. My new reading light.
109. Food that not only gives sustenance but also tastes so yummy.
110. 'through the storm I am held.'
111. VW worship.
112. A closed door means an open one will come.
113. Vulnerability of my desires nestled safely in my Father's

        hands.
114. The humbling knowledge and truth from the verse: 'What do I

        have that I have not received?'
115. Giant tree house built for adult kids.
116. The super high swing that brings out the Weeeeeeee! of my 

       10 year old self.
117. The nearness of my SA friend.
118. A diverse evening filled with worshipful dance, laughter, kids'

        song, operatic singing, I'll Fly Away, and Johnny Cash
        parodies.
119. Breath and another day of life allowed to be lived in the

        presence of a holy God.
120. The book of Ephesians.
121. S's surprisingly beautiful and worshipful dance.
122. Talking to my dad for an hour tonight.
123. Breaks at work and gas station walks.
124. Awaking to glorious sunshine.
125. A whole glass of cold, clean water for my thirstiness.
126. Sunshine reflecting on water.
127. Yet another warm January day.
128. Sunshine warmth.
129. Introvert evenings.
130. Thai food.
131. Saturdays to sleep late.
132. Being sustained for 21 days.
133. My new purchase and the means to do so.
134. A Saturday with no agenda, no responsibilities.
135. Rainy, relaxing, introvert Saturdays.
136. A dependable car.
137. No accidents in said car.
138. A heart-shaped chicken biscuit to break my fast.
139. Making beautiful things out of garbage.
140. Being scandalously loved and adopted as a son into God's

        family in spite of all my fallenness, sin, pride, laziness.
141. God justifies the ungodly.  (Romans 4:5)
142. From his fullness we have received GRACE upon GRACE. 

        (John 1:16)
143. Food of all kinds today.
144. Sushi.
145. End of fast feast.
146. Prayer.
147. JJ's amazingly cute grin.
148. Blessing friends.
149. A quiet apartment building this morning.
150. The community of tear-down.
151. That I don't make a living reading books as much as I

        romanticize it.
152. That I actually enjoy doing my taxes.
153. Work feeling like working a puzzle.
154. Joy of my neighbor studying the bible with my roommate.
155. Free neighbor chili.
156. My steal of a washer and dryer still working.
157. Finally figuring out my out of balance checkbook.
158. Tiny freckles on my niece's nose.
159. Hoodlum Hoot Owl evenings goofing off with my roomie.
160. The unbreakable bond and immediate connection of legit

        Christ-following brothers and sisters.
161. BV's package arriving earlier than USPS possible on his 

        birthday with sought after balloons.
162. His joy, the family's joy, my joy, and the satiation today of 

        being the state side sender. 
163. Little Uri saying my actual name, choosing to sit in my lap, 

        and giving me slobbery goodnight hugs and kisses.
164. Saturday sabbaths provided.
165.  Fluffy snowflakes at twilight.
166. Peanut butter M&Ms.
167. Discover's fraud prevention and the nice, helpful people who

        work there.
168. Warm clothing and home on a chilly day.
169. Red Lobster Clam Chowder soup.
170. A relaxing and peaceful dinner with my very stressed friend.
171. The opportunity to pray for my stressed friend.
172. Unity of the Holy Spirit spanning cities and bringing my

        friend and myself to the same thoughts.
173. Affirmations.
174. Flu shot.
175. The goodness of being held by my Father.
176. A nice time painting tonight with my friend.
177. Two Happy ValentiMe's Day texts in a row.
178. Dutch Blitz with my sis.
179. A home cooked meal and a homemade cake with my family.
180. My car starting even though I left the light on.
181. Green lights from 111 down Jefferson all the way to my

        home.
182. My bestie Crystal.
183. Pap-pa.
184. The smartness of dumb phones with no data package fees.
185. Library books that are free to read.
186. New pic of my grinning Zekey buddy.
187. Camera phone.
188. Living so close to my job.
189. My home is a place of peace.
190. A nice and peaceful neighborhood.
191. This list exceeds 10.000, it will go on for eternity.
192. The voice that bypasses the ears and falls softly and

        peacefully on our hearts like snow on the wet ground.
193. A rain jacket.
194. A car warm and dry from rain and snow.
195. All my family members still alive and healthy.
196. My wittle sissy.
197. Laughter.
198. Abundant provision.
199. The team of 15.
200. A garage to park in.