1901. The beauty of how art can always be fixed.
1902. Headache gone.
1903. Coupons.
1904. Groceries.
1905. Sick time.
1906. Seeing Sindy at Kroger.
1907. Double fuel points.
1908. Still enjoying my job.
1909. Easy thinking days allowing me to listen to audio books.
1910. Fall leaves.
1911. 40 minutes of walk time.
1912. Dinner, painting, chatter, laughter, prayer with Sindy.
1913. Not rear ending the truck.
1914. Emails finished.
1915. Ability to paint.
1916. Baking dish falling right side up in hot oven, disaster
thwarted.
1917. Therapy, massage thingy.
1918. My hope does not rest in the current, next, or future
president, it lies in Jesus.
1919. An evening walk.
1920. Still the fall leaves, what a gift.
1921. A relaxing lunch reading a good book and eating sushi.
1922. Calming David Nevue Pandora station.
1923. More work, keeping me content.
1924. Leah's message to Lori about the prayers of two special
little girls praying for Lori, S's, and V's.
1925. Crock pot to borrow.
1926. GB not frustrated with me.
1927. Healthy lunch leftovers.
1928. A tidied, peaceful home.
1929. Picked up by Brooke.
1930. Stood in line with Boltons.
1931. Dinner at Brooke's table.
1932. Seeing Sindy the second time this week.
1933. Bluegrass band, super great impression of The Oak Ridge
Boys.
1934. A cappella version of "You Are My Sunshine".
1935. Sitting on my couch chatting with Melissa D.
1936. A few minutes of quiet time at Chick-fil-a.
1937. Work keeping me busy all day.
1938. Less than $6 new pair of pants.
1939. Third parking space at Walmart on a Friday night.
1940. Leaving Walmart without buying anything.
1941. Good laughs with Christine and Nina.
1942. Remembering hard seasons and seeing the growth produced
by them.
1943. A morning drive and good prayer time.
1944. McKenzie's giggles.
1945. Sitting in a car line to Bell Buckle for 45 minutes and not
minding because it's quality, undistracted time with my
kindred spirit, soul dancer, and best friend Crystal.
1946. Fair food.
1947. Metal cups.
1948. Pottery to drool over.
1949. Homemade fried peach pie to perfection.
1950. Fresh kettle corn.
1951. A new, just right sized purse.
1952. Resting McKenzie.
1953. A chill night at home watching a movie with Melissa.
1954. Seeing the cello guy again at the periwinkle house.
1955. The last parking space.
1956. In bed early on a Saturday evening.
1957. A new favorite shirt.
1958. Kinda real life infomercial guy.
1959. My favorite spot at Burgess Falls opening up in time.
1960. Thermal bag to keep my food warm.
1961. Fall flowers.
1962. Burgess Falls, a place to meditate on life and sort through
thoughts and pray.
1963. Time to finish my book, hike, paint, hang with Megan and
Emily, and blog - all in a day.
1964. Ella Kate's sweet grins.
1965. Work day flew by.
1966. Lunch time walk.
1967. Pain subsiding.
1968. Sweet potato fries.
1969. Financially stable.
1970. Discover rewards.
1971. I have less money than I thought but still have a cushion and
I can breathe easier.
1972. Christmas discussions of ways to give our time, make
memories and mum being a bit more on board.
1973. Tilinia on Facebook allowing me to watch my nephew grow
up.
1974. Someone to pray with.
1975. A good, smooth art class today.
1976. A team of 6 to encourage.
1977. Maryam giving me postcards of my favorite place!
1978. Getting to borrow 'Saved By the Bell' season 1 and 2.
1979. Realization that no matter who becomes president, we live
in a blessed country and that is more than many people can
say.
1980. Laurel Burch, in spite of rare bone disease that left her in
bed or in a wheelchair said "I refuse to have anything in my
life that I can't turn around into something magical and
beautiful. I just refuse."
1981. She considered her disease to be a gift. What a sobering
gift to me.
1982. Warm banana bread with friends.
1983. A paycheck.
1984. A cool day, perfect for forgotten deodorant.
1985. Fall canopy.
1986. 'Rush Hour On the Escalante' by Jon Schmidt calming me.
1987. Breakfast burrito.
1988. Walking time, no gas used today.
1989. A chance to speak truth.
1990. An evening at home.
1991. Hallowed by grace.
1992. An entertaining boss.
1993. Sweet emails that make me smile.
1994. Enjoying the remaining bits of fall.
1995. Boy buying dinner for his mom.
1996. Super thoughtful and helpful Chick-fil-a customer service.
1997. Getting to be real with my family and knowing they still
love me.
1998. Hanging with the Cooks - laughter, good food, hangman,
and good conversation.
1999. A companion for tomorrow night.
2000. Delicious gumbo and a new piece of pottery.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Gifts 1801-1900
1801. Uri keeping me supplied with vegetables.
1802. Reading a story surrounded by little ones.
1803. Homemade garlic biscuits and soup.
1804. Dinner 3 nights in a row provided by and with a family.
1805. Being at the right place, right situation to help a family in a
time of need.
1806. Plenty of work.
1807. A great job.
1808. A nice, dependable car.
1809. A haircut and discussions of art, theology, country music and
marriage.
1810. An unexpected lunch with Sindy at World Foods.
1811. Helpful guy at Office Max.
1812. Admiring the beauty.
1813. Getting to discuss books.
1814. My mom talking 90 miles a minute on the phone.
1815. Peanut butter and chocolate milk kind of evening.
1816. YouTube letting me see again and again Shane & Shane
making fun of David Crowder and the laughter.
1817. Sunset driving, it never gets old.
1818. First bonfire of the season.
1819. Holding Kyla's little hand in my own.
1820. Zeke leaning back in to me.
1821. Kyla talking non stop telling about school.
1822. "Jesus, Thou joy of loving hearts Thou fount of life, Thou
light of men From the best bliss that earth imparts we turn
unfilled to Thee again" -St. Bernard of Clairvaux
1823. The way Pap-pa says 'Haylo' when he answers the phone.
1824. Aly's profile, eyelashes.
1825. In and out.
1826. In the nick of time twice tonight.
1827. 20 cents off per gallon on gas fill up.
1828. Front parking.
1829. Hour long drives to think and process.
1830. Dreams that are just dreams.
1831. Steve's prayer.
1832. Baby Luke being ok!
1833. No tear down.
1834. The truth that God does provide a new person when one is
relocated.
1835. Kind words of encouragement that show I am fulfilling
purposes.
1836. Melissa being at church omitting need for me to call her.
1837. Time to write notes.
1838. Good, long Sunday nap.
1839. Dinner with a family and provided for the sixth time this
week.
1840. Shawna's new home.
1841. Psalm 37 today.
1842. Feeling full today.
1843. Good koinonia with Megan and Emily.
1844. Starbucks hot cocoa.
1845. Kind stranger letting me in front of her at Kroger.
1846. Wood floors in my apartment.
1847. Filled to empty.
1848. Heart change in time.
1849. A mind that understands math, so blessed.
1850. Bills done.
1851. Choosing the better thing, much warmer too.
1852. Getting to see Angie.
1853. Finding myself between Brooke and Angie, the crowning
point of my day.
1854. Worship.
1855. Beautiful emptiness.
1856. Letter of intent finished.
1857. Gaining new skills.
1858. Roommate time.
1859. Walking to and from work.
1860. Letter of intent delivered.
1861. S sharing about NT with family.
1862. Walking not driving.
1863. 100 day life change with Christina.
1864. Laughter at the Bolton home.
1865. Homemade pizza.
1866. Painting with Caroline.
1867. Gentlemen still exist. Saw one with my own eyes.
1868. A chance to serve by taking the trash out for a change.
1869. Stability and peace in my life to encourage those going
through heavy seasons.
1870. Getting to talk to Talitha for a while.
1871. An evening at home.
1872. Getting my cooking on.
1873. Fall rain making fall leaves pop.
1874. Building envelope compliance!
1875. Getting to see Erin and Baby Luke.
1876. Skyping with Mum, Pa, Kyla, and Aly.
1877. Chill time this morning.
1878. A bum day with poor attitude turned out fun and somewhat
fruitful.
1879. People dressed as zombies in Nashville.
1880. Finding my way.
1881. No purchases today.
1882. Home earlier than expected.
1883. Protection from weak areas.
1884. Quality time with good friends rather than one night with
one person.
1885. Dutch Blitz.
1886. "Citizenship in the Kingdom binds hearts together in ways
unlike anything else on earth." -Katie K.
1887. Man helping me back out and pull out in parking garage.
1888. A chance to share some truth in regards to the fall and our
corruptness.
1889. That out-of-the-way plane ride and my deep resulting
friendship with Katie K. Three years and going strong.
1890. JM getting to meet my CA friends.
1891. Jeremy Cook, car valet, even in the rain.
1892. Caley and Josh coming to The River.
1893. Lunch with them at Cheddar's.
1894. Few minutes to work on welcome canvas.
1895. Chip crumb out of my eye.
1896. Headache medicine.
1897. Sick time allowing me to go back to sleep.
1898. Tomorrow's lesson planned.
1899. Two hours at grocery store offset by extra morning time.
1900. Welcome canvas complete.
1802. Reading a story surrounded by little ones.
1803. Homemade garlic biscuits and soup.
1804. Dinner 3 nights in a row provided by and with a family.
1805. Being at the right place, right situation to help a family in a
time of need.
1806. Plenty of work.
1807. A great job.
1808. A nice, dependable car.
1809. A haircut and discussions of art, theology, country music and
marriage.
1810. An unexpected lunch with Sindy at World Foods.
1811. Helpful guy at Office Max.
1812. Admiring the beauty.
1813. Getting to discuss books.
1814. My mom talking 90 miles a minute on the phone.
1815. Peanut butter and chocolate milk kind of evening.
1816. YouTube letting me see again and again Shane & Shane
making fun of David Crowder and the laughter.
1817. Sunset driving, it never gets old.
1818. First bonfire of the season.
1819. Holding Kyla's little hand in my own.
1820. Zeke leaning back in to me.
1821. Kyla talking non stop telling about school.
1822. "Jesus, Thou joy of loving hearts Thou fount of life, Thou
light of men From the best bliss that earth imparts we turn
unfilled to Thee again" -St. Bernard of Clairvaux
1823. The way Pap-pa says 'Haylo' when he answers the phone.
1824. Aly's profile, eyelashes.
1825. In and out.
1826. In the nick of time twice tonight.
1827. 20 cents off per gallon on gas fill up.
1828. Front parking.
1829. Hour long drives to think and process.
1830. Dreams that are just dreams.
1831. Steve's prayer.
1832. Baby Luke being ok!
1833. No tear down.
1834. The truth that God does provide a new person when one is
relocated.
1835. Kind words of encouragement that show I am fulfilling
purposes.
1836. Melissa being at church omitting need for me to call her.
1837. Time to write notes.
1838. Good, long Sunday nap.
1839. Dinner with a family and provided for the sixth time this
week.
1840. Shawna's new home.
1841. Psalm 37 today.
1842. Feeling full today.
1843. Good koinonia with Megan and Emily.
1844. Starbucks hot cocoa.
1845. Kind stranger letting me in front of her at Kroger.
1846. Wood floors in my apartment.
1847. Filled to empty.
1848. Heart change in time.
1849. A mind that understands math, so blessed.
1850. Bills done.
1851. Choosing the better thing, much warmer too.
1852. Getting to see Angie.
1853. Finding myself between Brooke and Angie, the crowning
point of my day.
1854. Worship.
1855. Beautiful emptiness.
1856. Letter of intent finished.
1857. Gaining new skills.
1858. Roommate time.
1859. Walking to and from work.
1860. Letter of intent delivered.
1861. S sharing about NT with family.
1862. Walking not driving.
1863. 100 day life change with Christina.
1864. Laughter at the Bolton home.
1865. Homemade pizza.
1866. Painting with Caroline.
1867. Gentlemen still exist. Saw one with my own eyes.
1868. A chance to serve by taking the trash out for a change.
1869. Stability and peace in my life to encourage those going
through heavy seasons.
1870. Getting to talk to Talitha for a while.
1871. An evening at home.
1872. Getting my cooking on.
1873. Fall rain making fall leaves pop.
1874. Building envelope compliance!
1875. Getting to see Erin and Baby Luke.
1876. Skyping with Mum, Pa, Kyla, and Aly.
1877. Chill time this morning.
1878. A bum day with poor attitude turned out fun and somewhat
fruitful.
1879. People dressed as zombies in Nashville.
1880. Finding my way.
1881. No purchases today.
1882. Home earlier than expected.
1883. Protection from weak areas.
1884. Quality time with good friends rather than one night with
one person.
1885. Dutch Blitz.
1886. "Citizenship in the Kingdom binds hearts together in ways
unlike anything else on earth." -Katie K.
1887. Man helping me back out and pull out in parking garage.
1888. A chance to share some truth in regards to the fall and our
corruptness.
1889. That out-of-the-way plane ride and my deep resulting
friendship with Katie K. Three years and going strong.
1890. JM getting to meet my CA friends.
1891. Jeremy Cook, car valet, even in the rain.
1892. Caley and Josh coming to The River.
1893. Lunch with them at Cheddar's.
1894. Few minutes to work on welcome canvas.
1895. Chip crumb out of my eye.
1896. Headache medicine.
1897. Sick time allowing me to go back to sleep.
1898. Tomorrow's lesson planned.
1899. Two hours at grocery store offset by extra morning time.
1900. Welcome canvas complete.
Gifts 1701-1800
1701. Bill Maffett's cheesy happy grins.
1702. C.S. Lewis.
1703. His book 'The Great Divorce'.
1704. Getting to see a play of 'The Great Divorce' at the Drama
Center.
1705. Q and A with the actor.
1706. Packed and ready to go.
1707. An available doctor appointment in time.
1708. Getting to hangout with Audrey and Sindy.
1709. Getting to see Mev unexpectedly.
1710. Just right therapy.
1711. Looser muscles, tendons.
1712. Sunset driving.
1713. Vacation glow.
1714. Faithful faithfulness waking me up two minutes before the
set alarm. Two years and counting.
1715. Old man dancing down streets of Universal Studios.
1716. Dancing with my sister in the streets of Universal.
1717. Recognizing bus driver as Brazilian.
1718. Acting like a kid in the ball area.
1719. Acting like a kid going down kiddie water slide.
1720. Park closing at 5 instead of 7, resting early.
1721. Guy laughing hysterically at ride.
1722. 180,000 points on MIB ride.
1723. Cold milk and Oreos.
1724. Ahh, long overdue sister time, sister sister trip.
1725. Getting to see The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
1726. Katie K's picture updates.
1727. Making the shuttle.
1728. Dr. Seuss Land, train going through restaurant.
1729. Playing in the water in the Seuss zoo.
1730. Sitting for lunch.
1731. Challenging lunch conversation.
1732. Shooting people on the river ride with water from above and
giggling like a school child.
1733. Animated foreign lady shouting every time she was
splashed on the ride.
1734. Finally finding 'The Help' on audio at the library.
1735. Butterbeer at The Three Broomsticks.
1736. Walking/running back with my sister, saving 25 bucks.
1737. Driving again at sunset.
1738. Sweet lady at hotel front desk.
1739. Lowered room rate.
1740. Room exceeding expectations.
1741. Dinner on the balcony listening to the ocean.
1742. Sister's giddiness.
1743. Wildflowers on the highway.
1744. A rainbow to begin our trip home.
1745. Starbucks gift card.
1746. Beauty - sunshine over the ocean.
1747. Boogie board exhilaration.
1748. Reading on the beach.
1749. Soft sand on feet.
1750. Not backing into an oncoming car.
1751. Papa John's pizza.
1752. An earlier start home.
1753. Delays that may have saved my life.
1754. Home sweet home.
1755. Grown sister to share the driving.
1756. Sweet rest.
1757. Feeling better upon waking.
1758. Evening meeting cancelled.
1759. Two working plans.
1760. Bills paid, money left over.
1761. Email contacts organized.
1762. Tickle in my throat went away.
1763. Hatch actually being associative.
1764. My neighbor always taking our trash to the road.
1765. A fine opportunity to clean trash can.
1766. Missing only the last step.
1767. S delaying her move out, probably found a new home.
1768. Unthawed guvec lunch with Brooke.
1769. A good three days of work.
1770. Christina going to see the play with me.
1771. My dad calling to just check on me.
1772. Mev's play.
1773. Getting to see friends.
1774. Only almost falling for the second time in two days.
1775. Roomie time.
1776. Homemade guacamole and The Cosby Show with Christina.
1777. A Saturday at home.
1778. Psalm 41 in light of things abroad.
1779. Time to meditate.
1780. A bike ride.
1781. Brownie Batter milkshake.
1782. Unrestrained mercy - Ps. 40:11.
1783. Keyboard set up for me.
1784. Math knowledge to help.
1785. Another family sent out?
1786. Two chill days at home.
1787. Keyboard tore down for me as well.
1788. A sweet smile.
1789. Psalm 49 finished.
1790. Finding $23 I thought I had lost.
1791. An inside job away from the elements.
1792. Rain that nourishes.
1793. Wholly guacamole coupons clipped and delivered by
Shawna.
1794. Access to a dentist.
1795. Good times/dinner with friends.
1796. Hot, fresh cranberry orange muffins from my mom.
1797. Seeing my brother for a minute too.
1798. Art class girls.
1799. A finished flag quilt, so proud.
1800. Getting to see my friend Erin as a new mom.
1702. C.S. Lewis.
1703. His book 'The Great Divorce'.
1704. Getting to see a play of 'The Great Divorce' at the Drama
Center.
1705. Q and A with the actor.
1706. Packed and ready to go.
1707. An available doctor appointment in time.
1708. Getting to hangout with Audrey and Sindy.
1709. Getting to see Mev unexpectedly.
1710. Just right therapy.
1711. Looser muscles, tendons.
1712. Sunset driving.
1713. Vacation glow.
1714. Faithful faithfulness waking me up two minutes before the
set alarm. Two years and counting.
1715. Old man dancing down streets of Universal Studios.
1716. Dancing with my sister in the streets of Universal.
1717. Recognizing bus driver as Brazilian.
1718. Acting like a kid in the ball area.
1719. Acting like a kid going down kiddie water slide.
1720. Park closing at 5 instead of 7, resting early.
1721. Guy laughing hysterically at ride.
1722. 180,000 points on MIB ride.
1723. Cold milk and Oreos.
1724. Ahh, long overdue sister time, sister sister trip.
1725. Getting to see The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
1726. Katie K's picture updates.
1727. Making the shuttle.
1728. Dr. Seuss Land, train going through restaurant.
1729. Playing in the water in the Seuss zoo.
1730. Sitting for lunch.
1731. Challenging lunch conversation.
1732. Shooting people on the river ride with water from above and
giggling like a school child.
1733. Animated foreign lady shouting every time she was
splashed on the ride.
1734. Finally finding 'The Help' on audio at the library.
1735. Butterbeer at The Three Broomsticks.
1736. Walking/running back with my sister, saving 25 bucks.
1737. Driving again at sunset.
1738. Sweet lady at hotel front desk.
1739. Lowered room rate.
1740. Room exceeding expectations.
1741. Dinner on the balcony listening to the ocean.
1742. Sister's giddiness.
1743. Wildflowers on the highway.
1744. A rainbow to begin our trip home.
1745. Starbucks gift card.
1746. Beauty - sunshine over the ocean.
1747. Boogie board exhilaration.
1748. Reading on the beach.
1749. Soft sand on feet.
1750. Not backing into an oncoming car.
1751. Papa John's pizza.
1752. An earlier start home.
1753. Delays that may have saved my life.
1754. Home sweet home.
1755. Grown sister to share the driving.
1756. Sweet rest.
1757. Feeling better upon waking.
1758. Evening meeting cancelled.
1759. Two working plans.
1760. Bills paid, money left over.
1761. Email contacts organized.
1762. Tickle in my throat went away.
1763. Hatch actually being associative.
1764. My neighbor always taking our trash to the road.
1765. A fine opportunity to clean trash can.
1766. Missing only the last step.
1767. S delaying her move out, probably found a new home.
1768. Unthawed guvec lunch with Brooke.
1769. A good three days of work.
1770. Christina going to see the play with me.
1771. My dad calling to just check on me.
1772. Mev's play.
1773. Getting to see friends.
1774. Only almost falling for the second time in two days.
1775. Roomie time.
1776. Homemade guacamole and The Cosby Show with Christina.
1777. A Saturday at home.
1778. Psalm 41 in light of things abroad.
1779. Time to meditate.
1780. A bike ride.
1781. Brownie Batter milkshake.
1782. Unrestrained mercy - Ps. 40:11.
1783. Keyboard set up for me.
1784. Math knowledge to help.
1785. Another family sent out?
1786. Two chill days at home.
1787. Keyboard tore down for me as well.
1788. A sweet smile.
1789. Psalm 49 finished.
1790. Finding $23 I thought I had lost.
1791. An inside job away from the elements.
1792. Rain that nourishes.
1793. Wholly guacamole coupons clipped and delivered by
Shawna.
1794. Access to a dentist.
1795. Good times/dinner with friends.
1796. Hot, fresh cranberry orange muffins from my mom.
1797. Seeing my brother for a minute too.
1798. Art class girls.
1799. A finished flag quilt, so proud.
1800. Getting to see my friend Erin as a new mom.
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