3401. Parker living beyond what was expected.
3402. Homemade chocolate chip cookies.
3403. Dinner with the Cooks and Sindo.
3404. Living Room Social idea and plans.
3405. Warm shower after not showering for two days.
3406. Cosby with Christina two days in a row.
3407. Over halfway through seminary book.
3408. Realizing my wait could easily have been deputation and
have the added stress of support raising.
3409. Birthday sushi with Talitha.
3410. Going back to sleep.
3411. Much accomplished online.
3412. Finally getting paid.
3413. Volunteer banquet with friends.
3414. Encouragement from Jenny Mayberry.
3415. Laughter at the wrestlers.
3416. Many mornings to hang out in bed a little longer rather than
rushing into busy life.
2417. Hangout day with both siblings and co.
3418. Not killing the guy on the motorcycle with my car.
3419. Time to pray, listen to sermon, recite scripture.
3420. A long chance to catch up with Kyra.
3421. Not feeling awkward at the party.
3422. Getting to see Jessica as well.
3423. Catching up with Kyra's parents, so easy to talk to.
3424. Zekey buddy's tiny hands bouncing up and down.
3425. Zekey buddy singing 'Happy Birthday' to me.
3426. First bike ride to church of the season.
3427. Catch up time with Caroline.
3428. Early to bed.
3429. Painting and reading in the sunshine warmth at the park.
3430. A clean home.
3431. A chance to sleep in.
3432. Work finished early.
3433. Time to do kitchen duties.
3434. Time to paint at the park.
3435. Becoming more comfortable with being around and talking
to new people.
3436. Peace about renting a car.
3437. Thai food with and paid for by Erin.
3438. Homemade chocolate chip cookies in the freezer.
3439. Anna's multiple hugs on our last day of class.
3440. Girls' excitement at Brownies.
3441. Maddie Clair suggesting we continue to share kind words
about each other.
3442. Remembrance of how God watches out for and protects me
by watching Audrey with Isaiah.
3443. Finishing the KJV book.
3444. Time with Mashaael.
3445. And the Cooks and Sindy watching Cosby.
3446. All packed for my trip.
3447. Peace in the decision to not do a second class.
3448. Getting ahead in my one class.
3449. A fast flat tire changer.
3450. Being on the same thinking wavelength with Crystal after
all these years. We still got it.
3451. Dutch Blitz in the airport.
3452. A nice car rental worker.
3453. Safely arriving at the hotel.
3454. Staying up way too late chatting with Crystal.
3455. Universal studios and the wonder all over again.
3456. Losing my breakfast but feeling better afterwards.
3457. A scrumptious feast at The Three Broomsticks.
3458. Ahmazing cauldron cakes.
3459. Dad cackling at his son getting wet.
3460. Beautiful weather.
3461. Pretzel.
3462. Getting to ride the barge with the tweens and laughing.
3463. Shooting water from the Popeye ship and watching Crystal
thoroughly enjoy herself.
3464. Making three young, hilarious friends in the Forbidden
Forest line.
3465. Getting stuck on the ride but being ok.
3466. And laughing about it.
3467. Another cauldron cake.
3468. Awesome sushi.
3469. Getting left by our shuttle but meeting an awesome bus
driver who was willing to help us out and make us laugh.
3470. Perfect amounts of sunscreen, no burnage.
3471. Hot shower to wash away the grime.
3472. Bedtime.
3473. Seeing pleasant hotel guy again.
3474. Pleasant stay all the way around.
3475. Crystal waking 6 minutes before her alarm and knowing
God provides even in that capacity.
3476. Safe travels.
3477. A three hour nap.
3478. Surprise visit from Masons.
3479. Groceries in my house.
3480. Catch up time with Christina.
3481. Time to chill in the word and blogging before church.
3482. Brothers and sisters in Christ.
3483. Painting time.
3484. A lovely dinner with Megan, Emily, Jason, and my buddy
EK.
3485. No headache or caffeine today.
3486. Isaiah reaching for me.
3487. Help with tear down.
3488. Painting at the park surrounded by second graders who say
my picture is beautiful.
3489. Children who are still uninhibited.
3490. Zeke giving me a hug and exclaiming 'Cocoa!'.
3491. Seeing two of my art students at the park.
3492. A pay check and some work.
3493. A fun evening with family celebrating my mom.
3494. The perfect cupcake - yellow with chocolate icing.
3495. Tackling hugs from my sister.
3496. Grace from Shawna that I forgot her.
3497. Kyla walking around with princess dress, new owl purse and
sneakily getting her Chinese yoyo to pester people.
3498. A moment of quiet on a busy road.
3499. Worshiping wide with the windows down and wind roaring.
3500. The last glass Pepsi.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Monday, May 20, 2013
Gifts 3301-3400
3301. Volume increasing.
3302. Chatting with friends for a few.
3303. Sunday nap.
3304. Sleepover with Sindy.
3305. Prayer with Sindy.
3306. Funny stories.
3307. Guessing the trivia question at Rembrandt's.
3308. Morning work.
3309. Lunch with Liz.
3310. A mailed package full of hope.
3311. Free books and movies to borrow from the library.
3312. Errands complete.
3313. Successfully picking up Liz's kids.
3314. A found bike bar adaptor.
3315. Began reading longest seminary reading.
3316. Dishes by candlelight.
3317. A chill morning.
3318. Reading on a park bench at the park.
3319. A fun day with Mashaael, family, and Saudis.
3320. Their sweet sign, "Saudis are here to make you smile."
3321. Meeting Mashaael's dad on the road in the midst of
direction frustration.
3322. Finally bonding with art students with popcorn and recycled
art.
3323. Headache vanishing contrary to logic.
3324. More reading on the back deck.
3325. Time with the Cook's walking and talking.
3326. My awesome "village" pants.
3327. Waking to find a happy birthday sign and notes from the
note fairy.
3328. My brother's words: "Happy Birthday sis. You are an
amazing person, and I'm proud of you for it."
3329. My Dad's bday text.
3330. Christina riding to Nashville with me.
3331. Interview over.
3332. My parents sacrificing and coming to see me.
3333. Laser tag was so much fun.
3334. Jessica and Jody driving from Nashville.
3335. Ending the evening with my birthday twins and praying.
3336. Back deck porch sitting, reading, journaling, praying.
3337. Ella falling asleep on me.
3338. Chill morning.
3339. $30 book available on kindle for $8.
3340. Finishing work last night.
3341. No headache all day!
3342. Emails from people who have my back.
3343. "I about fired a live round myself the other day." -My dad
3344. "I've never seen a bathroom sink in the kitchen." - My dad
(again)
3345. Yellow flowers peppering the fields.
3346. Creeper Trail anticipation.
3347. Bed and breakfast old couple who were hilarious.
3348. Cabin deal and nice lady.
3349. Seeing Lorie and David.
3350. Potter with my mom.
3351. Finally seeing and doing the Creeper Trail.
3352. First three miles closed on this chilly day.
3353. Shop with gloves and ear headband on chilly day.
3354. Many many waterfalls.
3355. Daddy singing 'Happy Birthday' to Mama on the trail.
3356. Realizing we were halfway instead of a quarter of the way.
3357. No rain.
3358. No accidents.
3359. Chocolate. Cake.
3360. Warmth.
3361. Persevering the entire 19 miles.
3362. Dinner prepared by Daddy.
3363. Finishing Harry Potter with my mom.
3364. Rest.
3365. Waking and feeling better.
3366. Remembering my purse 15 miles away not 150.
3367. Steak tenderloin biscuit.
3368. Home safely.
3369. Rain water glistening off tin roof in sunshine beauty.
3370. All my family under one roof.
3371. Home to my home safe and sound and dry.
3372. Deer not jumping in front of my car.
3373. Work this morning.
3374. A vent session with Audrey.
3375. Plenty.
3376. The Phillips at Kroger to say a much needed prayer over
me.
3377. Christina reminding me of 'Sovereign Over Us'.
3378. Excellent decision to go to The Gathering.
3379. "Even when I disobey
Even when I turn away
Even when my heart is weak
You still love me"
3380. Hearing from lovely lady m's and their work.
3381. A bit of a sleep in.
3382. A chilled morning spent preparing newly bought groceries.
3383. A spontaneous movie with Cyndi on her birthday.
3384. Laughter.
3385. Making it to the theater at the very beginning of the movie,
perfect timing.
3386. One more art class left.
3387. An enjoyable evening at Write Voices.
3388. Home by 8:15.
3389. A free birthday adjustment compliments of Wellspring.
3390. Peace through prayer driving.
3391. The peace-filled Petersheim home.
3392. My new buddy Adelaide.
3393. A bike trip.
3394. The Masons to walk through this application/seminary
process with me.
3395. Scheming for good with Megan Brown.
3396. Cosby with Christina.
3397. Work today.
3398. Lunch with Sindy.
3399. Being called out.
3400. A walk to the park/reading time.
3302. Chatting with friends for a few.
3303. Sunday nap.
3304. Sleepover with Sindy.
3305. Prayer with Sindy.
3306. Funny stories.
3307. Guessing the trivia question at Rembrandt's.
3308. Morning work.
3309. Lunch with Liz.
3310. A mailed package full of hope.
3311. Free books and movies to borrow from the library.
3312. Errands complete.
3313. Successfully picking up Liz's kids.
3314. A found bike bar adaptor.
3315. Began reading longest seminary reading.
3316. Dishes by candlelight.
3317. A chill morning.
3318. Reading on a park bench at the park.
3319. A fun day with Mashaael, family, and Saudis.
3320. Their sweet sign, "Saudis are here to make you smile."
3321. Meeting Mashaael's dad on the road in the midst of
direction frustration.
3322. Finally bonding with art students with popcorn and recycled
art.
3323. Headache vanishing contrary to logic.
3324. More reading on the back deck.
3325. Time with the Cook's walking and talking.
3326. My awesome "village" pants.
3327. Waking to find a happy birthday sign and notes from the
note fairy.
3328. My brother's words: "Happy Birthday sis. You are an
amazing person, and I'm proud of you for it."
3329. My Dad's bday text.
3330. Christina riding to Nashville with me.
3331. Interview over.
3332. My parents sacrificing and coming to see me.
3333. Laser tag was so much fun.
3334. Jessica and Jody driving from Nashville.
3335. Ending the evening with my birthday twins and praying.
3336. Back deck porch sitting, reading, journaling, praying.
3337. Ella falling asleep on me.
3338. Chill morning.
3339. $30 book available on kindle for $8.
3340. Finishing work last night.
3341. No headache all day!
3342. Emails from people who have my back.
3343. "I about fired a live round myself the other day." -My dad
3344. "I've never seen a bathroom sink in the kitchen." - My dad
(again)
3345. Yellow flowers peppering the fields.
3346. Creeper Trail anticipation.
3347. Bed and breakfast old couple who were hilarious.
3348. Cabin deal and nice lady.
3349. Seeing Lorie and David.
3350. Potter with my mom.
3351. Finally seeing and doing the Creeper Trail.
3352. First three miles closed on this chilly day.
3353. Shop with gloves and ear headband on chilly day.
3354. Many many waterfalls.
3355. Daddy singing 'Happy Birthday' to Mama on the trail.
3356. Realizing we were halfway instead of a quarter of the way.
3357. No rain.
3358. No accidents.
3359. Chocolate. Cake.
3360. Warmth.
3361. Persevering the entire 19 miles.
3362. Dinner prepared by Daddy.
3363. Finishing Harry Potter with my mom.
3364. Rest.
3365. Waking and feeling better.
3366. Remembering my purse 15 miles away not 150.
3367. Steak tenderloin biscuit.
3368. Home safely.
3369. Rain water glistening off tin roof in sunshine beauty.
3370. All my family under one roof.
3371. Home to my home safe and sound and dry.
3372. Deer not jumping in front of my car.
3373. Work this morning.
3374. A vent session with Audrey.
3375. Plenty.
3376. The Phillips at Kroger to say a much needed prayer over
me.
3377. Christina reminding me of 'Sovereign Over Us'.
3378. Excellent decision to go to The Gathering.
3379. "Even when I disobey
Even when I turn away
Even when my heart is weak
You still love me"
3380. Hearing from lovely lady m's and their work.
3381. A bit of a sleep in.
3382. A chilled morning spent preparing newly bought groceries.
3383. A spontaneous movie with Cyndi on her birthday.
3384. Laughter.
3385. Making it to the theater at the very beginning of the movie,
perfect timing.
3386. One more art class left.
3387. An enjoyable evening at Write Voices.
3388. Home by 8:15.
3389. A free birthday adjustment compliments of Wellspring.
3390. Peace through prayer driving.
3391. The peace-filled Petersheim home.
3392. My new buddy Adelaide.
3393. A bike trip.
3394. The Masons to walk through this application/seminary
process with me.
3395. Scheming for good with Megan Brown.
3396. Cosby with Christina.
3397. Work today.
3398. Lunch with Sindy.
3399. Being called out.
3400. A walk to the park/reading time.
Gifts 3201-3300
3201. A chill Sunday.
3202. Friends who pray.
3203. Another day with no work.
3204. A chance to spend several hours in a car with Sindy.
3205. And getting to pray with her.
3206. And her feeling safe enough to share the music the Holy
Spirit entrusted to her about the ancient and eternal truths.
3207. Spring air, back deck, painting bright colors.
3208. A walk to Peachtree.
3209. Lovely seascapes.
3210. When girls are surprisingly kind.
3211. Curly headed McKenzie.
3212. Book club friends and kids.
3213. Painting coming together.
3214. Book club feasts.
3215. Prayer walking.
3216. An introvert and chill day before a hectic several days.
3217. Finding a window.
3218. Helping Mashaael find a way to make unfortunate children
happy.
3219. Library buddy.
3220. Ivory tickling time.
3221. Rosetta Stone time.
3222. Reading time.
3223. Dinner with Mashaael celebrating her life.
3224. Prayer driving.
3225. Home.
3226. Daddy's comment, 'But for a baptism we don't have to clean
the yard."
3227. Pap-pa taking special time to talk to Becca and encourage
her.
3228. Texts from friends who pray and yielded peace.
3229. Time with my sissy.
3230. Decorating done.
3231. Foggy beautiful morning sunshine.
3232. No headache.
3233. Laughter.
3234. Fog lifting in early morning sunshine.
3235. Boy riding a desk chair backwards down the road and fell
in the ditch.
3236. John Dodaro treating us gals to breakfast.
3237. Spening the last day with Caley as Caley Smith.
3238. A home hair appointment environment.
3239. Dew drenched grass.
3240. Mary and Anna serenading us while driving.
3241. Gorgeous valley scenery.
3242. No time crunches.
3243. Wedding beauty.
3244. Seeing friends.
3245. Becca's sweet toast.
3246. Pap-pa hugging her afterwards.
3247. Worshipful ride home knowing I'm a beloved bride too and
quite possible the more satisfied sister.
3248. A warm shower before bed.
3249. Rest.
3250. Words to encourage with on my blog.
3251. Seeing old coworkers.
3252. Unemployment allowing me to have lunch with Erin and
Luke at Dogwood on this beautiful day.
3253. Picking up Liz's girls going smoothly.
3254. Praiseworthy emails.
3255. An afternoon walk.
3256. Great art class reusing.
3257. Good quality time with Erin.
3258. Her treating me to Jesus Culture.
3259. Big prayers and ideas.
3260. Chill morning.
3261. Peaceful rain.
3262. Spring flowers.
3263. No internet, a chance to do other things.
3264. Dancing and Jack-in-the-box with Adelaide.
3265. Retrieving the check from Kashi.
3266. A nice evening.
3267. Finishing my first seminary lecture.
3268. When worship practice feels more like worship than
practice.
3269. Clean car.
3270. Special blog reader.
3271. Finally exiting the apples to apples game.
3272. Lunches and granola bars made in advance.
3273. Airline tickets booked for travel with Crystal.
3274. Rediscovering my 'God the Incognito' note.
3275. Rainy morning making the grass look oh so green.
3276. Edginess replaced with peace.
3277. Road trips with sweet friends.
3278. Rainy days making green colors pop.
3279. Amazing quiche and salad, compliments of Hannah.
3280. Strolling through shops in downtown Chattanooga.
3281. Free parking hookup.
3282. Rain subsiding for a walk on the walking bridge.
3283. Girl time and excellent desserts to share.
3284. Hugs that last forever and make me uncomfortable.
3285. Too many awe inspiring moments on drive home to name
them all.
3286. But I will try - fog tucked into mountain crevices.
3287. Viewing the Sequatchie Valley with bits of fog and green
everywhere.
3288. Laughter at videos.
3289. Waterfalls everywhere pouring off Cagle mountain.
3290. More fog and greenery.
3291. Snippets of colorful sunset in the skies.
3292. Sharing bits of soul because of trust.
3293. Reflecting on 4-5 years of book club friendship.
3294. Bartering and getting 'like Heaven in my mouth' sushi in
return.
3295. Realizing I'm glad to have the neighbor I do.
3296. Savoring the huge bit of the 'Nun' like eclair.
3297. A full heart from a full day.
3298. Flashlight in dark places.
3299. Neighbor coming to help open garage door at the right time.
3300. Sharing inside joke across room.
3202. Friends who pray.
3203. Another day with no work.
3204. A chance to spend several hours in a car with Sindy.
3205. And getting to pray with her.
3206. And her feeling safe enough to share the music the Holy
Spirit entrusted to her about the ancient and eternal truths.
3207. Spring air, back deck, painting bright colors.
3208. A walk to Peachtree.
3209. Lovely seascapes.
3210. When girls are surprisingly kind.
3211. Curly headed McKenzie.
3212. Book club friends and kids.
3213. Painting coming together.
3214. Book club feasts.
3215. Prayer walking.
3216. An introvert and chill day before a hectic several days.
3217. Finding a window.
3218. Helping Mashaael find a way to make unfortunate children
happy.
3219. Library buddy.
3220. Ivory tickling time.
3221. Rosetta Stone time.
3222. Reading time.
3223. Dinner with Mashaael celebrating her life.
3224. Prayer driving.
3225. Home.
3226. Daddy's comment, 'But for a baptism we don't have to clean
the yard."
3227. Pap-pa taking special time to talk to Becca and encourage
her.
3228. Texts from friends who pray and yielded peace.
3229. Time with my sissy.
3230. Decorating done.
3231. Foggy beautiful morning sunshine.
3232. No headache.
3233. Laughter.
3234. Fog lifting in early morning sunshine.
3235. Boy riding a desk chair backwards down the road and fell
in the ditch.
3236. John Dodaro treating us gals to breakfast.
3237. Spening the last day with Caley as Caley Smith.
3238. A home hair appointment environment.
3239. Dew drenched grass.
3240. Mary and Anna serenading us while driving.
3241. Gorgeous valley scenery.
3242. No time crunches.
3243. Wedding beauty.
3244. Seeing friends.
3245. Becca's sweet toast.
3246. Pap-pa hugging her afterwards.
3247. Worshipful ride home knowing I'm a beloved bride too and
quite possible the more satisfied sister.
3248. A warm shower before bed.
3249. Rest.
3250. Words to encourage with on my blog.
3251. Seeing old coworkers.
3252. Unemployment allowing me to have lunch with Erin and
Luke at Dogwood on this beautiful day.
3253. Picking up Liz's girls going smoothly.
3254. Praiseworthy emails.
3255. An afternoon walk.
3256. Great art class reusing.
3257. Good quality time with Erin.
3258. Her treating me to Jesus Culture.
3259. Big prayers and ideas.
3260. Chill morning.
3261. Peaceful rain.
3262. Spring flowers.
3263. No internet, a chance to do other things.
3264. Dancing and Jack-in-the-box with Adelaide.
3265. Retrieving the check from Kashi.
3266. A nice evening.
3267. Finishing my first seminary lecture.
3268. When worship practice feels more like worship than
practice.
3269. Clean car.
3270. Special blog reader.
3271. Finally exiting the apples to apples game.
3272. Lunches and granola bars made in advance.
3273. Airline tickets booked for travel with Crystal.
3274. Rediscovering my 'God the Incognito' note.
3275. Rainy morning making the grass look oh so green.
3276. Edginess replaced with peace.
3277. Road trips with sweet friends.
3278. Rainy days making green colors pop.
3279. Amazing quiche and salad, compliments of Hannah.
3280. Strolling through shops in downtown Chattanooga.
3281. Free parking hookup.
3282. Rain subsiding for a walk on the walking bridge.
3283. Girl time and excellent desserts to share.
3284. Hugs that last forever and make me uncomfortable.
3285. Too many awe inspiring moments on drive home to name
them all.
3286. But I will try - fog tucked into mountain crevices.
3287. Viewing the Sequatchie Valley with bits of fog and green
everywhere.
3288. Laughter at videos.
3289. Waterfalls everywhere pouring off Cagle mountain.
3290. More fog and greenery.
3291. Snippets of colorful sunset in the skies.
3292. Sharing bits of soul because of trust.
3293. Reflecting on 4-5 years of book club friendship.
3294. Bartering and getting 'like Heaven in my mouth' sushi in
return.
3295. Realizing I'm glad to have the neighbor I do.
3296. Savoring the huge bit of the 'Nun' like eclair.
3297. A full heart from a full day.
3298. Flashlight in dark places.
3299. Neighbor coming to help open garage door at the right time.
3300. Sharing inside joke across room.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Gifts 3101-3200
3101. Abundant grace in getting to work from home.
3102. A last chicken biscuit day.
3103. No headache 80% of the day and no preventative measures
either.
3104. Sweet Sallie's with Sindy.
3105. Hearing a concise version of her conversion.
3106. The Masons helping me move my desk and chair.
3107. Adaiah helping too.
3108. Cute grins by Isaiah.
3109. Much accomplished today in spite of much laziness.
3110. Peaceful rain to go to sleep to.
3111. We taste God's cup of grace instead of the deserved cup of
wrath.
3112. Great Easter service.
3113. A bit of introvert time.
3114. Flowers found on doorstep.
3115. Friends celebrating new journey with me.
3116. Breakfast feast.
3117. Perfect music jam session with Jeremy, Brooke, and Sindy.
3118. No headache All.Day.Long.
3119. Niece time.
3120. Niece hand holding.
3121. Funny egg hunt.
3122. My dad and sis cackling at Judah and JJ sword fighting.
3123. My parents getting to meet my Cookeville family.
3124. Rain to nourish.
3125. Sleeping til 7:40.
3126. Waking before Kyla and Aly.
3127. Breakfast feast with nieces.
3128. Painting with nieces.
3129. Giggling silly in bed about Caley as a child and her funny
sayings.
3130. Kids offering to save Uri's candy for him after he fell.
3131. Pajamas til noon.
3132. Girls helping me wash dishes.
3133. Remembering to pay rent.
3134. Warm sunshine at the park.
3135. Zeke's hilarious impersonation of a turkey.
3136. Worship with Gathering friends.
3137. Prayers by many for my new adventure.
3138. White walls washed with golden morning sunshine.
3139. No headache again.
3140. Walking to Peachtree.
3141. Getting some work done at home.
3142. Dinner with Christina and Megan Brown.
3143. A good, soul-filling meeting with Jill.
3144. A business that ministers deeply.
3145. Friend potential employer praying for me.
3146. Sunshiny walk.
3150. Library.
3151. First headache in a week.
3152. Skyping with CA friends including Lori!
3153. Hearing of many praiseworthy things happening there.
3154. Feeling like I was there with them.
3155. Picnic at the park with Meg, Em, and EK.
3156. Painting at the park.
3157. SS class get together goodness.
3158. Well behaved Mason girls.
3159. Sunday nap.
3160. Fun at the park.
3161. Mason girls singing worship songs in the car.
3162. And looking for 'constanations'.
3163. Beautiful countryside with my dad.
3164. Chatting with him under a tree while we waited for turkeys.
3165. Clear and bright starry night.
3166. A camper to protect from coyotes.
3167. Waiting for the dawn.
3168. The cow and the decoy and truth.
3169. Art class going well.
3170. Last exhibit hung.
3171. In bed at a decent hour.
3172. Gravel drives.
3173. The Petersheim home surrounded by peace, quiet and
beauty.
3174. Adelaide sunggling me upon waking.
3175. A chance to serve and be served.
3176. Clara hamming it up at Mev's children's performance.
3177. A girl messing up and having the courage to start again.
3178. Meeting a kind older man and woman who share a similar
passion.
3179. Eating donuts at Ralph's.
3180. Spring evening walk.
3181. Pretty long conversation with a lady and her dog Gidget at
Dogwood Park.
3182. Great audiobook for my travels by car: 'The Time Keeper'.
3183. The angry dog coming after me miraculously stopped and
silenced.
3184. A day with no work.
3185. Cool spring days with sunshine and blue skies.
3186. Beautiful and colorful flowers peppering yards, employing
the technique of gradation.
3187. Melisa fixing my dress.
3188. Nice lunch outside in the sun at World Foods with Sindy.
3189. Hang time with Erin as we decorate for WOW.
3190. A chance to walk.
3191. Hearing cool provisions in my sister's life.
3192. Still 'The Time Keeper' keeping me awake to finish.
3193. Morning walk.
3194. A few minutes to read, focus while waiting.
3195. Getting to see Rosio and Glady at WOW.
3196. Getting to see wow factor of the Turkish art form Ebru at
WOW.
3197. A chance to hang with Brooke and Angie and see the
Masons.
3198. Art lessons planned for good.
3199. Chill Saturday evening.
3200. Waking from the terrible, awful, heart-breaking dream and
realizing it is not true. Priceless.
3102. A last chicken biscuit day.
3103. No headache 80% of the day and no preventative measures
either.
3104. Sweet Sallie's with Sindy.
3105. Hearing a concise version of her conversion.
3106. The Masons helping me move my desk and chair.
3107. Adaiah helping too.
3108. Cute grins by Isaiah.
3109. Much accomplished today in spite of much laziness.
3110. Peaceful rain to go to sleep to.
3111. We taste God's cup of grace instead of the deserved cup of
wrath.
3112. Great Easter service.
3113. A bit of introvert time.
3114. Flowers found on doorstep.
3115. Friends celebrating new journey with me.
3116. Breakfast feast.
3117. Perfect music jam session with Jeremy, Brooke, and Sindy.
3118. No headache All.Day.Long.
3119. Niece time.
3120. Niece hand holding.
3121. Funny egg hunt.
3122. My dad and sis cackling at Judah and JJ sword fighting.
3123. My parents getting to meet my Cookeville family.
3124. Rain to nourish.
3125. Sleeping til 7:40.
3126. Waking before Kyla and Aly.
3127. Breakfast feast with nieces.
3128. Painting with nieces.
3129. Giggling silly in bed about Caley as a child and her funny
sayings.
3130. Kids offering to save Uri's candy for him after he fell.
3131. Pajamas til noon.
3132. Girls helping me wash dishes.
3133. Remembering to pay rent.
3134. Warm sunshine at the park.
3135. Zeke's hilarious impersonation of a turkey.
3136. Worship with Gathering friends.
3137. Prayers by many for my new adventure.
3138. White walls washed with golden morning sunshine.
3139. No headache again.
3140. Walking to Peachtree.
3141. Getting some work done at home.
3142. Dinner with Christina and Megan Brown.
3143. A good, soul-filling meeting with Jill.
3144. A business that ministers deeply.
3145. Friend potential employer praying for me.
3146. Sunshiny walk.
3150. Library.
3151. First headache in a week.
3152. Skyping with CA friends including Lori!
3153. Hearing of many praiseworthy things happening there.
3154. Feeling like I was there with them.
3155. Picnic at the park with Meg, Em, and EK.
3156. Painting at the park.
3157. SS class get together goodness.
3158. Well behaved Mason girls.
3159. Sunday nap.
3160. Fun at the park.
3161. Mason girls singing worship songs in the car.
3162. And looking for 'constanations'.
3163. Beautiful countryside with my dad.
3164. Chatting with him under a tree while we waited for turkeys.
3165. Clear and bright starry night.
3166. A camper to protect from coyotes.
3167. Waiting for the dawn.
3168. The cow and the decoy and truth.
3169. Art class going well.
3170. Last exhibit hung.
3171. In bed at a decent hour.
3172. Gravel drives.
3173. The Petersheim home surrounded by peace, quiet and
beauty.
3174. Adelaide sunggling me upon waking.
3175. A chance to serve and be served.
3176. Clara hamming it up at Mev's children's performance.
3177. A girl messing up and having the courage to start again.
3178. Meeting a kind older man and woman who share a similar
passion.
3179. Eating donuts at Ralph's.
3180. Spring evening walk.
3181. Pretty long conversation with a lady and her dog Gidget at
Dogwood Park.
3182. Great audiobook for my travels by car: 'The Time Keeper'.
3183. The angry dog coming after me miraculously stopped and
silenced.
3184. A day with no work.
3185. Cool spring days with sunshine and blue skies.
3186. Beautiful and colorful flowers peppering yards, employing
the technique of gradation.
3187. Melisa fixing my dress.
3188. Nice lunch outside in the sun at World Foods with Sindy.
3189. Hang time with Erin as we decorate for WOW.
3190. A chance to walk.
3191. Hearing cool provisions in my sister's life.
3192. Still 'The Time Keeper' keeping me awake to finish.
3193. Morning walk.
3194. A few minutes to read, focus while waiting.
3195. Getting to see Rosio and Glady at WOW.
3196. Getting to see wow factor of the Turkish art form Ebru at
WOW.
3197. A chance to hang with Brooke and Angie and see the
Masons.
3198. Art lessons planned for good.
3199. Chill Saturday evening.
3200. Waking from the terrible, awful, heart-breaking dream and
realizing it is not true. Priceless.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Gifts 3001-3100
3001. Free fresh flowers.
3002. I shall not be in want of good bread. I finish one loaf at
lunch and another is brought by a friend at dinner.
3003. An idea for a journey ending/beginning celebration.
3004. Headache miraculously gone.
3005. Candlelit evenings.
3006. A chance to talk to my mom.
3007. A huge reminder that God is mindful of me!
3008. Anonymous flowers and the note, "You are treasured,
cherished, special, loved. Be filled today with the Good
love, provision and kindness of Our Lord, Our Friend, Our
King and Savior whose name is Jesus Christ."
3009. Rain to wash away all the bird poop from my car.
3010. Betty offering to help so much with the celebration party.
3011. Forgetting I had flowers at work and discovering them anew
this morning.
3012. Finally discussing the elephant in the room.
3013. Yummy dinner and fudge, compliments of Matt Mason.
3014. Audrey appreciating me speaking into the lives of her kids.
3015. Chicken biscuit clubbers' support and concern.
3016. Knowing the bank teller.
3017. An unexpected free evening.
3018. Erin offering to take me to the concert.
3019. Chipper clients.
3020. Concerned friends.
3021. Being told of someone speaking highly of me.
3022. McGugin' it today.
3023. So, so thankful to be an American after learning about
North Korean life.
3024. Warm enough to wear a t-shirt today.
3025. Running into most of the Hendersons at the 'mall'.
3026. Live music and dinner with Meg and Em.
3027. Resting Friday evening.
3028. A good night's sleep.
3029. A chill Saturday.
3030. Time to learn new things.
3031. Time to walk.
3032. New art idea from Maddy.
3033. Anxiety followed by peace.
3034. Catching up with Jodie.
3035. Prayer and catch up time with Sindy.
3036. The entire Bolton family.
3037. Good and challenging conversations.
3038. Bill scooching up with a s.e. grin whispering and trying to
figure out if I want to work for him again.
3039. Seminary application sent in.
3040. Enjoying singleness for reals.
3041. Art class going so, so well.
3042. Falling Plates video.
3043. Chatting with my mom.
3044. Book Club laughter and deep discussion.
3045. Talitha's strawberry mousse cake.
3046. Seeing Joshua 1 verses all over the place.
3047. Seeing spurts of green peeking out all over the place, signs
of new life.
3048. So thankful drafting is no longer done by hand.
3049. Resting in the knowledge that I have minimal
responsibility.
3050. Realizing I have many birthday gifts for others already
purchased.
3051. Salted caramel mousse strawberry shortcake.
3052. Quiet, still moment in my warm car.
3053. Work to occupy me.
3054. Recognizing I deserve nothing but all things given me are
grace. I am not entitled.
3055. Six days left.
3056. Reminded of Matthew 7:11 - "If you then, who are evil,
know how to give good gifts to your children, how much
more will your Father who is in heaven give good things
to those who ask him!"
3057. A nice evening with Sindy.
3058. That she prays every single time we're together.
3059. A doctor bill covered in full that I was expecting to pay.
3060. Work to occupy.
3061. Free surprise ice cream, compliments of Alexandra.
3062. Cute little boy, dimpled smile, and bright shining eyes.
3063. Teaching a little keys to Ezra.
3064. Mini Cadbury eggs.
3065. Car warmth.
3066. Time with my sister.
3067. Seeing a woman who looks like Professor McGonagall.
3068. Conversations with a 13 year old boy about his girlfriends.
3069. Getting to sleep in tomorrow.
3070. Heavy rain on a metal roof at bedtime.
3071. Sleeping for 9 hours.
3072. Chillier than usual Sunday morning.
3073. Prayers for me from old acuaintances.
3074. Seeing old acquaintances again.
3075. A sweet and legit community of believers.
3076. Aly's baptism.
3077. Hilarity at Aly trying to hold on to the baptistry.
3078. Peace in my heart over decisions.
3079. Seeing my roomie again.
3080. A chance to blog, release.
3081. A seamstress to help.
3082. Catch up time with Christine and Nina.
3083. Black Sheep cupcake, chocolate cake fix.
3084. Gary offering me to work from home part-time.
3085. Spring snow beauty.
3086. Breakfast burritos.
3087. Sweet email from Boceks.
3088. No headache by end of day.
3089. Dress alterations happening and cheaply.
3090. Time to send out emails.
3091. Zekey buddy staring back at me with that grin on my
background.
3092. Morning sunshine breaking through.
3093. Lots of free materials for art.
3094. One day left.
3095. Sindy's idea for worship band communion.
3096. A hug from my friend and brother Jeremy.
3097. A quiet last day at the office and Good Friday tunes and
singing out loud.
3098. Kind words by Gary Loftis.
3099. Finished with that chapter.
3100. A chance to talk with Hannah A.
3002. I shall not be in want of good bread. I finish one loaf at
lunch and another is brought by a friend at dinner.
3003. An idea for a journey ending/beginning celebration.
3004. Headache miraculously gone.
3005. Candlelit evenings.
3006. A chance to talk to my mom.
3007. A huge reminder that God is mindful of me!
3008. Anonymous flowers and the note, "You are treasured,
cherished, special, loved. Be filled today with the Good
love, provision and kindness of Our Lord, Our Friend, Our
King and Savior whose name is Jesus Christ."
3009. Rain to wash away all the bird poop from my car.
3010. Betty offering to help so much with the celebration party.
3011. Forgetting I had flowers at work and discovering them anew
this morning.
3012. Finally discussing the elephant in the room.
3013. Yummy dinner and fudge, compliments of Matt Mason.
3014. Audrey appreciating me speaking into the lives of her kids.
3015. Chicken biscuit clubbers' support and concern.
3016. Knowing the bank teller.
3017. An unexpected free evening.
3018. Erin offering to take me to the concert.
3019. Chipper clients.
3020. Concerned friends.
3021. Being told of someone speaking highly of me.
3022. McGugin' it today.
3023. So, so thankful to be an American after learning about
North Korean life.
3024. Warm enough to wear a t-shirt today.
3025. Running into most of the Hendersons at the 'mall'.
3026. Live music and dinner with Meg and Em.
3027. Resting Friday evening.
3028. A good night's sleep.
3029. A chill Saturday.
3030. Time to learn new things.
3031. Time to walk.
3032. New art idea from Maddy.
3033. Anxiety followed by peace.
3034. Catching up with Jodie.
3035. Prayer and catch up time with Sindy.
3036. The entire Bolton family.
3037. Good and challenging conversations.
3038. Bill scooching up with a s.e. grin whispering and trying to
figure out if I want to work for him again.
3039. Seminary application sent in.
3040. Enjoying singleness for reals.
3041. Art class going so, so well.
3042. Falling Plates video.
3043. Chatting with my mom.
3044. Book Club laughter and deep discussion.
3045. Talitha's strawberry mousse cake.
3046. Seeing Joshua 1 verses all over the place.
3047. Seeing spurts of green peeking out all over the place, signs
of new life.
3048. So thankful drafting is no longer done by hand.
3049. Resting in the knowledge that I have minimal
responsibility.
3050. Realizing I have many birthday gifts for others already
purchased.
3051. Salted caramel mousse strawberry shortcake.
3052. Quiet, still moment in my warm car.
3053. Work to occupy me.
3054. Recognizing I deserve nothing but all things given me are
grace. I am not entitled.
3055. Six days left.
3056. Reminded of Matthew 7:11 - "If you then, who are evil,
know how to give good gifts to your children, how much
more will your Father who is in heaven give good things
to those who ask him!"
3057. A nice evening with Sindy.
3058. That she prays every single time we're together.
3059. A doctor bill covered in full that I was expecting to pay.
3060. Work to occupy.
3061. Free surprise ice cream, compliments of Alexandra.
3062. Cute little boy, dimpled smile, and bright shining eyes.
3063. Teaching a little keys to Ezra.
3064. Mini Cadbury eggs.
3065. Car warmth.
3066. Time with my sister.
3067. Seeing a woman who looks like Professor McGonagall.
3068. Conversations with a 13 year old boy about his girlfriends.
3069. Getting to sleep in tomorrow.
3070. Heavy rain on a metal roof at bedtime.
3071. Sleeping for 9 hours.
3072. Chillier than usual Sunday morning.
3073. Prayers for me from old acuaintances.
3074. Seeing old acquaintances again.
3075. A sweet and legit community of believers.
3076. Aly's baptism.
3077. Hilarity at Aly trying to hold on to the baptistry.
3078. Peace in my heart over decisions.
3079. Seeing my roomie again.
3080. A chance to blog, release.
3081. A seamstress to help.
3082. Catch up time with Christine and Nina.
3083. Black Sheep cupcake, chocolate cake fix.
3084. Gary offering me to work from home part-time.
3085. Spring snow beauty.
3086. Breakfast burritos.
3087. Sweet email from Boceks.
3088. No headache by end of day.
3089. Dress alterations happening and cheaply.
3090. Time to send out emails.
3091. Zekey buddy staring back at me with that grin on my
background.
3092. Morning sunshine breaking through.
3093. Lots of free materials for art.
3094. One day left.
3095. Sindy's idea for worship band communion.
3096. A hug from my friend and brother Jeremy.
3097. A quiet last day at the office and Good Friday tunes and
singing out loud.
3098. Kind words by Gary Loftis.
3099. Finished with that chapter.
3100. A chance to talk with Hannah A.
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