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.   

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