Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Gifts 2601-2700

2601.  A $5 book.
2602.  Finding a great book for Caroline.
2603.  Paving project in Smith County for me to work on.
2604.  Increase on insurance money without asking.
2605.  A boss who serves.
2606.  The life of Brother Andrew.
2607.  A sister weekend.
2608.  Running into Whitney at Kroger.
2609.  Lunch with Mev and idea of girl talk.
2610.  Return with no receipt.
2611.  Seeing Bethany at Goodwill.
2612.  Seeing my sissy.
2613.  Antique shopping with Caley.
2614.  Shared meal with Caley.
2615.  Redbox.
2616.  The Odd Life of Timothy Green.
2617.  Going to bed early.
2618.  M day at church.
2619.  Hymns.
2620.  Photo booth laughter.
2621.  Dutch Blitz time.
2622.  Megan Brown, my companion in darkness.
2623.  A chance to share truth and magnify the name of Jesus.
2624.  Headache subsiding.
2625.  Bedtime.
2626.  Getting to wear contacts!
2627.  'Thou hast made summer and winter, day and night; each
           one of these revolutions serves our welfare and is full of thy
           care and kindness.' -V of V p. 212
2628.  Warm car, winter car ride, starry sky, alone with God, away
           from distractions.
2629.  Times when Jesus is better than food.
2630.  Work to occupy me.
2631.  A warm home on freezing cold nights.
2632.  In bed by 9:30.
2633.  Energy after a late night.
2634.  Zeke's adorable grin smiling at me from my desktop.
2635.  Sermons by Matt Chandler.
2636.  JJ pic and 'Brilliant they won't be expecting that.' text from
           Brooke.
2637.  A relaxing lunch.
2638.  Rice cake and hummus happiness.
2639.  Home worship on the keyboard.
2640.  Sovereign over us finally on iTunes.
2641.  Four more days.
2642.  Servant leader.
2643.  Whispered Uri prayer: 'tankful for Cando'.
2644.  Isaiah's cute grin.
2645.  Prayer time and catch up time with the Masons.
2646.  Cuddled up with Adaiah and Emma for a movie.
2647.  Dress website finally working.
2648.  Unearned righteousness.
2649.  Leaving work in time for sunset.
2650.  Warm shower water.
2651.  Pastors who desire nothing besides magnifying the name of
           Christ.
2652.  Heated electric blanket.
2653.  Pursuit of Joy.
2654.  Blueberry cocoa almond milk smoothie.
2655.  Inspired to make avocado soup.
2656.  Sermons united with my Spirit calling out "Yes!  This is 
           truth!"  
2657.  Moon rays.
2658.  9 out of 12 green lights.
2659.  Sindy popping by my office.
2660.  Peppermint oil wonders.
2661.  Waking up praying.
2662.  Warm shower in spite of a shower before me.
2663.  To work on time in spite of delayed shower and my own
           neglect.
2664.  Staying upright and dry in spite of Olympic ice skating
           moves on the sidewalk.
2665.  A clean and organized fridge and freezer.
2666.  Getting to clean it with Christina.
2667.  Candlelit dinner.
2668.  Worship time on the keyboard.
2669.  Sleeping in but just barely.
2670.  Hours this morning sitting at the feet of Jesus.
2671.  So.much.accomplished.today.
2672.  A $70 crock pot for $24.
2673.  International Uno night.
2674.  Brooke calling me at the perfect time.
2675.  Exercise and time catching up with her.
2676.  Back just in time for me to run my errands.
2677.  Out loud giggling.
2678.  Christina cleaning up my party dishes.
2679.  Finished with the 21 days!!!
2680.  Cheesecake.
2681.  A sermon on discipleship.
2682.  An early morning nap.
2683.  Dreams that linger.
2684.  Time for Rosetta Stone.
2685.  Sushi.
2686.  And potato chips.
2687.  And chocolate!
2688.  An afternoon lounging watching a tv show.
2689.  Curtains finished.
2690.  Introvert Sunday sabbaths.
2691.  Freeze dried peaches in cereal.
2692.  Getting to organize at work.
2693.  Dinner and cupcakes with the Bolton ladies.
2694.  A chance to serve.
2695.  Discovering 'Come Thou Fount' has five verses!
2696.  A lunch time walk.
2697.  Excellently behaved art class girls.
2698.  Girls enjoying our latest art projects.
2699.  FLW window project finally complete by all girls!!!
2700.  Finally buying paint for my kitchen cabinet.                           

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Gifts 2501-2600

2501.  Incessant car alarm finally hushed.
2502.  In bed.
2503.  Email updates from overseas friends.
2504.  An answered prayer, no boy visit.
2505.  A trip to Whole Foods.
2506.  My mom watching Harry Potter with me.
2507.  Yummy brunch with Sindy and gals.
2508.  Mego praying for me.
2509.  Parking by the cart corral.
2510.  And again tonight.
2511.  Sore throat finally easing some.
2512.  No headache!
2513.  Feasting spiritually.
2514.  Bonding with the body at Kroger.
2515.  Meals prepared for the next few days.
2516.  An unexpected green arrow.
2517.  A window that opens in my bedroom!!!
2518.  Laundry done and put away.
2519.  Good feedback from the cd, people worshiping.
2520.  A good art class, meaningful pieces.
2521.  Anna's story about her elf on the shelf.
2522.  A new student in class.
2523.  Hangout time with the Cooks.
2524.  Mad skills getting Benjamin to sleep.
2525.  Old man silly banter.
2526.  Warmer winter evening allowing a walk.
2527.  Waking up thinking it's time to get up but realizing it is 
           only 1 am.
2528.  Puritan prayers.
2529.  Free conference messages online to listen to at my leisure.
2530.  Scottish music.
2531.  Ears to hear.
2532.  Eyes to see.
2533.  Taste buds.
2534.  Legs to walk.
2535.  Health to work.
2536.  A phone call from Hannah A.
2537.  Hearing of how God provided and let her know He saw.
2538.  Candlelit dinner, sweet music, sweet communion with my
           Father.
2539.  Comfy armchair.
2540.  Saying no to a renovated apartment.
2541.  Sweet, sweet, tear shedding KK story of humility and dirty 
           feet and Jesus.
2542.  iTunes playlist success.
2543.  Four days of elimination done.
2544.  A cleanse favorite, hummus on rice cake.
2545.  Warm walking evening.
2546.  Pain retreating.
2547.  Guacamole salad dressing creativity.
2548.  Memories of Universal studios with my sis.
2549.  Hope from Hebrews 11:12.
2550.  Food that tastes good and makes me worship and thank God 
           for it.
2551.  Taste buds.
2552.  Just right baked salmon.
2553.  Not getting choked.
2554.  A clean and organized WALK-IN pantry.
2555.  Clean home.
2556.  UNO with friends.
2557.  Laughter.
2558.  A chance to shine light through service.
2559.  Mama Bosco-Snodgrass making an appearance and yielding 
           laughter and embarrassment.
2560.  Bedtime.
2561.  Sunday sleep in.
2562.  Awesome morning smoothie.
2563.  Great worship.
2564.  Prayerful, in tune with Spirit.
2565.  God is my Ezer.
2566.  A new word: eucatastrophe.
2567.  Healthy, colorful lunch.
2568.  With Sindy.
2569.  Friends that sharpen, spur, willing to make me a little 
           uncomfortable and make me think hard.
2570.  Pretty much finishing Cades Cove painting.
2571.  The ability to pee.
2572.  The ability to poo.
2573.  For the joy set before me.
2574.  A rain jacket.
2575.  A grocery run within time and budget goal.
2576.  Health.
2577.  Warmth in winter.
2578.  Yet again, so thankful for clean drinking water.
2579.  A good, little car.
2580.  No car payment.
2581.  A warm home.
2582.  Catch up time with Megan.
2583.  Brother Andrew challenges me to deeper faith.
2584.  A warm coat and gloves.
2585.  Microwavable rice bag socks.
2586.  Time with Crystal.
2587.  A taste of Thai.
2588.  A surprisingly peace yielding art class after stressful day.
2589.  Stinkin' rain and cold, a gift even when I don't like it.
2590.  Rain spattered eyeglasses enabling sight.
2591.  Singleness and too many awesome things to count.
2592.  A new, colorful, well-made bag.
2593.  Jana's birth.
2594.  Ezra fasting too.
2595.  A smoothie I enjoy.
2596.  A quiet evening at home.
2597.  My sleeve not catching fire.
2598.  Rain that nourishes.
2599.  Easy and somewhat tasty evening soup.
2600.  Made it past the halfway mark.

Friday, January 4, 2013

Gifts 2401-2500

2401.  A free evening.
2402.  A new crock pot and dishes.
2403.  CD finished.
2404.  Realizing Maddy and I have been friends for almost a
           decade.
2405.  Tears of release, a hot shower, and dinner all candlelit.
2406.  A good hug.
2407.  A possible remedy for cold hands and feet.
2408.  Someone thinking of me needing a break.
2409.  Good to be in the house of the Lord.
2410.  Christmas card yielding giggles, joy, and laughs.
2411.  Prayers from a friend.
2412.  Loving the church family.
2413.  Christmas responsibilities finished.
2414.  Time with family looking at 78 themed Christmas trees for
           free.
2415.  Zeke grinning at me.
2416.  Zeke's sweet voice 'singing'.
2417.  Holding Aly's hand.
2418.  Kyla being respectful.
2419.  Hiding from my nieces.
2420.  Sappy lifetime movie with my dad.
2421.  The downstairs bedroom!
2422.  Time to play piano.
2423.  Aly's beautiful eyes.
2424.  Zeke cuddling with me for a minute.
2425.  Seeing Jerry and Olavene.
2426.  Christmas movie chill time.
2427.  Feet rubbed tonight.
2428.  A respite from headache pain.
2429.  Relaxing.
2430.  Talking with mom and dad.
2431.  Daddy sandblasting and priming the cabinet.
2432.  A framed map of Turkey.
2433.  A day with family.
2434.  Caley at home all day.
2435.  Falling asleep in 'A Christmas Story'.
2436.  No sinus pressure or medicine taken today.
2437.  Empty Kroger.
2438.  A day of game playing and relaxing with my mom, dad and
           Crystal.
2439.  World's best hot wings.
2440.  Home safely.
2441.  Sleeping in.
2442.  Three days off from work.
2443.  No shower kind of day.
2444.  Eyeglasses.
2445.  Biblical knowledge.
2446.  Two day work week.
2447.  Work to occupy me.
2448.  Dinner with and provided by the Cooks.
2449.  JJ barreling me over with a hug.
2450.  A couch lined with four Cook kids.
2451.  Cook kids draped over me looking at I Spy book.
2452.  A peaceful home.
2453.  Idea sharing, brainstorming.
2454.  Planning a girls weekend.
2455.  A lazy, irresponsible week.
2456.  Grace to be late.
2457.  A free chicken biscuit.
2458.  Not in charge.
2459.  Sister surprising me by staying home.
2460.  The affection of Aly.
2461.  The candiest gingerbread man cookie by Kyla.
2462.  Warm gingerbread cookies for me at home.
2463.  A new book.
2464.  Saying no and slowing down.
2465.  Managing to attend only two weddings this year.
2466.  The best driving Pap-pa has done in a LONG time.
2467.  Safe drive home.
2468.  Christmas lights, snow covered depot, sushi, and a book 
           read by the Cream City light.
2469.  People who fill rather than drain.
2470.  Biblical community as an end to a stressfully draining day.
2471.  Laughter.
2472.  Prayer.
2473.  Shoulders rubbed.
2474.  Warmth.
2475.  A Sunday nap.
2476.  Spontaneous prayer time with Sindy.
2477.  Dinner cooked by Sindy.
2478.  A sharpening friend.
2479.  Dreams that are not true.
2480.  Book checked in to library omitting my need to buy it.
2481.  Celebrating a new house with friends.
2482.  Candy sushi finally.
2483.  Friends' homes that feel like my home.
2484.  Sleeping in.
2485.  Dreaming and brainstorming with Megan B.
2486.  A lazy holiday fueled by feeling puny.
2487.  Two sick days to use.
2488.  Nighttime medicine to help me sleep.
2489.  A doctor's appointment.
2490.  Grace and wisdom to delay.
2491.  A comfy couch for sick days.
2492.  Almost a full week by quiet waters in preparation for my 
           fast from busyness.
2493.  Feeling better.
2494.  Much accomplished today.
2495.  My sweet Mama.
2496.  Granny Becca's birth and remembering her life today.
2497.  Paradise printed and shipped two weeks early.
2498.  A one day work week.
2499.  Finally well enough to work.
2500.  My mom, always giving of herself, putting others first, even
           me.