3701. Tree canopy covered roads.
3702. Beautiful Tennessee countryside two days in a row.
3703. Directions when I was lost.
3704. Two older gentlemen to help me measure and make me
laugh.
3705. Work that feels good because it's been so long since I've
done it.
3706. Dinner with my Pa.
3707. Favor upon favor, grace upon grace.
3708. Daddy laughing out loud for reals.
3709. Catch up time with me mum.
3710. Morning piano worship.
3711. Breakfast with my dad.
3712. Bike ride with the whole family.
3713. Beautiful scenery.
3714. 28 mph downhill.
3715. Dog leaving us alone.
3716. Riding alongside the chatterbox Kyla.
3717. Playing ball with Zeke.
3718. Kyla growing and pedaling past me.
3719. Aly riding a bike too.
3720. Aly cuddle.
3721. Zeke trying to wake up.
3722. Watching a movie and actually just watching.
3723. Time with my sissy.
3724. Walking into Walmart with a kid hairbow in my hair and
chocolate on my shorts and not caring and thinking I may
end up on the 'People of Walmart' website.
3725. Catching lightning bugs with Zeke, Kyla, and Aly.
3726. Walmart with my sis.
3727. Feeling ok about not singing and another singer lined up.
3728. Feeling ok about not attending church that night.
3729. Teamwork on cleaning kitchen.
3730. Final office episode with my sis.
3731. Hearing my mom laugh out loud at the movie.
3732. Rest in the form of sleep.
3733. Lunch with Crystal.
3734. Helping my grandpa find old hymnals.
3735. Yahtzee with mom, dad, and Sandy.
3736. Chris getting a gift.
3737. Rainy fog nestled in mountain crooks.
3738. A good long prayer drive home.
3739. Work to do.
3740. A chance to serve Shawna and accomplish errands.
3741. More peace about helping MM out.
3742. Getting to serve at the medical clinic.
3743. Getting to know JW folk a little better.
3744. Kashi on a chain.
3745. Adelaide sleeping three hours.
3746. Discovering an overlooked article.
3747. Salad made.
3748. Lots accomplished before 9am.
3749. Making Adelaide laugh.
3750. Seeing Crystal twice this week.
3751. So good hobo packs.
3752. So good, chocolate and marshmallow dripping s'mores.
3753. Outside fires.
3754. Porch sitting at twilight.
3755. So many butterflies.
3756. Brilliant moon.
3757. Pictures organized.
3758. Good informative articles in the Southern magazine.
3759. New opportunities to serve.
3760. A possible extra source of income.
3761. Seeing Sara again.
3762. Sharing truth, and open inquisitive heart.
3763. Christina's boldness.
3764. Blueberry cheesecake ice cream.
3765. Dinner with Mashaael.
3766. My sister Sindy, a gift.
3767. Tim and Dolphus, my new measuring friends.
3768. Much laughter and amusement from them.
3769. God gives me what I need not what I want.
3770. I live in a country of safety.
3771. Introvert day complete with sleeping in, doing things I have
wanted to for a while, art at the park, bike ride, serving
Christina, reading, time with Megan and Emily.
3772. Jolina's awesome book.
3773. Being responsible and not reading today yet.
3774. A hug from Erin since she hadn't seen me in a while.
3775. Study time.
3776. Perfect timing on dinner.
3777. Evening walk.
3778. Evening painting.
3779. Apology.
3780. Things going better than expected with both Megans' dads.
3781. Shutterfly book came today.
3782. Making phone calls, not so bad.
3783. Mr. Bruno, so encouraging.
3784. Peace in the midst of being stretched.
3785. A pay check.
3786. JJ running to give me a hug.
3787. A good, long talk with Jeremy, planning/brainstorming.
3788. JJ with a fake earring.
3789. Catching up with Brooke.
3790. Truth among lies in Anna Karenina.
3791. Prayer time and planning with Megan.
3792. Study time.
3793. Getting to meet Berean Oettinger.
3794. Unexpected skype date with the Vaughns.
3795. Seeing ripple effects of my needing to share.
3796. Seminary midterm 1 behind me and oh the relief.
3797. Feeling like I owned it.
3798. A chance to talk to my sissy.
3799. No headache yesterday.
3800. This post by Jessica and how it reminds her of me: "Blessed
are they who see beautiful things in humble places where
other people see nothing." -Camille Pissarro
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Gifts 3601-3700
3601. A nice Monday nap.
3602. No negative repercussions after leaving the oven on while
napping.
3603. A sweet text from my sister just to say she loves me.
3604. A yummy and healthy dinner.
3605. A fair amount of seminary done today.
3606. Seeing God's provision in cool ways.
3607. No headaches and no caffeine for four days straight.
3608. KJV assignment complete.
3609. Unexpectedly getting to see my parents.
3610. Amazing dinner cooked by Jason Simmonds.
3611. Ella Kate saying 'I love you Cando.'
3612. Almost finished with my photobook.
3613. Next Once dvds at the library.
3614. THE sweetest video of Aly and Zeke telling me hi, they
miss me, and love me.
3615. Current watch count of that video is about 10.
3616. Multitasking walking and reading and not face planting.
3617. Yummy lunch.
3618. The awesome book and dreaming big and praying large.
3619. Good conversation with teenagers.
3620. Another one with a couple eating donuts.
3621. The man's smile.
3622. Meeting a sweet lady at the antique store.
3623. The idea of celebration donuts at Ralph's.
3624. Meeting two more sweet ladies.
3625. Work from Gary and a tape measure too.
3626. Cancelled practice.
3627. Truth to a loved one.
3628. Slumber party at Mashaael's.
3629. Amazing dinner cooked by her.
3630. Lights going out, ensuing scary stories and contrasting with
those with the Light.
3631. Walk to the donuts again.
3632. Ralph's part 2 in one day.
3633. More walking and pretend motorcycle races in public.
3634. Foreign song singing.
3635. Dutch Blitz and power outage part two.
3636. Girls dashing in after silly dancing in the street.
3637. Warm chocolate chip cookies.
3638. Joining girls dancing in the street.
3639. Shucks and moons and locked out.
3640. Laughing, hoping I don't wet myself.
3641. Late night good discussions and learning about other
religions.
3642. Getting to work outside, measuring Andy's old building.
3643. Somehow having energy to stay awake all day.
3644. Watching Megan help Christina sort through clothes.
3645. Shower.
3646. Sleeping ten hours, catching up on rest.
3647. Time for Jesus, seminary work, making cookies.
3648. Cane Creek with my siblings and families.
3649. Pushing Zeke in the swing and seeing his grins.
3650. Pushing Aly in the baby swing and hearing her giggles when
tickled.
3651. Walking/running around the lake.
3652. Dogwood Park cool off.
3653. Running under the fountain.
3654. Zeke running from me when I tried to hug him bye.
3655. Getting to see my wittle sister.
3656. Catching up with Whitney.
3657. Sindy at small group.
3658. Dollar Tree having all my items.
3659. A good fasting time.
3660. M bombarded with Good News.
3661. Her going to church and the sermon about what we
discussed the other night.
3662. Her asking to go with me next.
3663. Rain clearing up for Joshua's birthday party.
3664. Front porch rocking with Caroline and Caitlin.
3665. Sleeping in a bit.
3666. Morning walk.
3667. Helping Mashaael look for an apartment.
3668. The funny moment when I realized there was a baby in her
house.
3669. Sushi with friends.
3670. Sherlock Park studying.
3671. Seeing Liz and her new office.
3672. Laboring with my buddy Megan.
3673. Interest from local bodies.
3674. Most intense seminary week finished.
3675. The awesome team me and MB make.
3676. Getting to encourage Angie.
3677. Starting my day with a chicken biscuit and Burgess Falls.
3678. A good time catching up with the Hendersons.
3679. Homemade bread and egg salad.
3680. Cool water on my feet.
3681. A cool basement on a hot, sweaty day.
3682. A north side apartment.
3683. Fresh garden veggies.
3684. Lovely dinner picnic with Sindy at Dogwood Park.
3685. The girl that kept belting out songs.
3686. The boy that kept yelling HEY! HEYY!
3687. Laying flat, seeing blue sky and green canopy of leaves.
3688. A cold shower after much sweat.
3689. Work to occupy.
3690. A good meeting with April, encouraged.
3691. Her treating me to a muffin.
3692. Her praying for me.
3693. A respite in between activities.
3694. Seeing baby Mimi working on a present for Mashaael.
3695. Rain clearing out for swim time.
3696. Laughing at the Brown sisters.
3697. Beautiful scenery.
3698. Seeing Megan flip out over a boy.
3699. Watching Mashaael run from the horse.
3700. Unexpectedly seeing my dad and grandpa.
3602. No negative repercussions after leaving the oven on while
napping.
3603. A sweet text from my sister just to say she loves me.
3604. A yummy and healthy dinner.
3605. A fair amount of seminary done today.
3606. Seeing God's provision in cool ways.
3607. No headaches and no caffeine for four days straight.
3608. KJV assignment complete.
3609. Unexpectedly getting to see my parents.
3610. Amazing dinner cooked by Jason Simmonds.
3611. Ella Kate saying 'I love you Cando.'
3612. Almost finished with my photobook.
3613. Next Once dvds at the library.
3614. THE sweetest video of Aly and Zeke telling me hi, they
miss me, and love me.
3615. Current watch count of that video is about 10.
3616. Multitasking walking and reading and not face planting.
3617. Yummy lunch.
3618. The awesome book and dreaming big and praying large.
3619. Good conversation with teenagers.
3620. Another one with a couple eating donuts.
3621. The man's smile.
3622. Meeting a sweet lady at the antique store.
3623. The idea of celebration donuts at Ralph's.
3624. Meeting two more sweet ladies.
3625. Work from Gary and a tape measure too.
3626. Cancelled practice.
3627. Truth to a loved one.
3628. Slumber party at Mashaael's.
3629. Amazing dinner cooked by her.
3630. Lights going out, ensuing scary stories and contrasting with
those with the Light.
3631. Walk to the donuts again.
3632. Ralph's part 2 in one day.
3633. More walking and pretend motorcycle races in public.
3634. Foreign song singing.
3635. Dutch Blitz and power outage part two.
3636. Girls dashing in after silly dancing in the street.
3637. Warm chocolate chip cookies.
3638. Joining girls dancing in the street.
3639. Shucks and moons and locked out.
3640. Laughing, hoping I don't wet myself.
3641. Late night good discussions and learning about other
religions.
3642. Getting to work outside, measuring Andy's old building.
3643. Somehow having energy to stay awake all day.
3644. Watching Megan help Christina sort through clothes.
3645. Shower.
3646. Sleeping ten hours, catching up on rest.
3647. Time for Jesus, seminary work, making cookies.
3648. Cane Creek with my siblings and families.
3649. Pushing Zeke in the swing and seeing his grins.
3650. Pushing Aly in the baby swing and hearing her giggles when
tickled.
3651. Walking/running around the lake.
3652. Dogwood Park cool off.
3653. Running under the fountain.
3654. Zeke running from me when I tried to hug him bye.
3655. Getting to see my wittle sister.
3656. Catching up with Whitney.
3657. Sindy at small group.
3658. Dollar Tree having all my items.
3659. A good fasting time.
3660. M bombarded with Good News.
3661. Her going to church and the sermon about what we
discussed the other night.
3662. Her asking to go with me next.
3663. Rain clearing up for Joshua's birthday party.
3664. Front porch rocking with Caroline and Caitlin.
3665. Sleeping in a bit.
3666. Morning walk.
3667. Helping Mashaael look for an apartment.
3668. The funny moment when I realized there was a baby in her
house.
3669. Sushi with friends.
3670. Sherlock Park studying.
3671. Seeing Liz and her new office.
3672. Laboring with my buddy Megan.
3673. Interest from local bodies.
3674. Most intense seminary week finished.
3675. The awesome team me and MB make.
3676. Getting to encourage Angie.
3677. Starting my day with a chicken biscuit and Burgess Falls.
3678. A good time catching up with the Hendersons.
3679. Homemade bread and egg salad.
3680. Cool water on my feet.
3681. A cool basement on a hot, sweaty day.
3682. A north side apartment.
3683. Fresh garden veggies.
3684. Lovely dinner picnic with Sindy at Dogwood Park.
3685. The girl that kept belting out songs.
3686. The boy that kept yelling HEY! HEYY!
3687. Laying flat, seeing blue sky and green canopy of leaves.
3688. A cold shower after much sweat.
3689. Work to occupy.
3690. A good meeting with April, encouraged.
3691. Her treating me to a muffin.
3692. Her praying for me.
3693. A respite in between activities.
3694. Seeing baby Mimi working on a present for Mashaael.
3695. Rain clearing out for swim time.
3696. Laughing at the Brown sisters.
3697. Beautiful scenery.
3698. Seeing Megan flip out over a boy.
3699. Watching Mashaael run from the horse.
3700. Unexpectedly seeing my dad and grandpa.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Gifts 3501-3600
3501. Paperwork turned in on time.
3502. A driving record that says 'No history'.
3503. The Trump sushi roll.
3504. Crystal's sarcasm.
3506. An awesome haircut.
3507. Dinner with my friend Caroline.
3508. Laughing til tears streamed out about my 1994 homemade
Valentine.
3509. Bright moon, soft clouds, stars peeping.
3510. Not wrecking again today.
3511. Successfully getting Adelaide to sleep.
3512. Bank account in the black.
3513. Leaving Jolina's without seeing Kashi.
3514. Great sermon.
3515. Getting back to Cookeville by 3:30.
3516. Perfect homemade chocolate chip cookies.
3517. A nice evening walk with Christina under moon and stars.
3518. Truth prayed by my friend.
3519. Good news read by special blog readers.
3520. Beauty in the morning sunshine bursting through clouds.
3521. A walk to calm my anxious heart.
3522. Mike's painting finished.
3523. Jana is here!
3524. Thai food compliments of Jana.
3525. Much walking.
3526. Cookevillpalooza fun with friends.
3527. Laughter.
3528. Mashaael there too.
3529. A day without driving my car.
3530. Morning yoga workout.
3531. Sweet lady to guide Jana and I.
3532. DIY prize wheel posted yesterday just for me to find today.
3533. Two lazy-susans at Goodwill for less than $5.
3534. Remembering leftovers in the fridge.
3535. Hebrews truth.
3536. A discussion leader who makes sure we don't miss a verse.
3537. Laughter.
3538. Worship on the keys.
3539. Iftitan's card.
3540. Mashaael's text: 'I'm thankful to God that I have such a great
friend like you :)"
3541. Freedom to say no to one thing to say better to another:
peace.
3542. Little boy in costume grinning at me and giving me joy.
3543. Sindy to remind me of what I reminded her of, to be
thankful and giving me joy.
3544. Sindy buying my dinner breakfast.
3545. Freedom to say no to say yes to something better again
today.
3546. My hope and satisfaction and fulfillment rests in the perfect
work of Christ not a man.
3547. Fleeing anxiety.
3548. Friends to pray for me and with me.
3549. Dogwood Park.
3550. Walking and talking with friends.
3551. Mary's sense of humor.
3552. A chill evening spent reading seminary book.
3553. Carrot sticks and hummus dinner.
3554. Early wakeup allowing time to do many things.
3555. Getting to encourage Sindy and her encourage me.
3556. Work which alleviated some anxiety.
3557. My dad helping out the Cooks.
3558. Apartment clean.
3559. Morning worship.
3560. Errands ran in time.
3561. Much greenery, I don't live in a desert.
3562. A fresh, hot off the waffle iron waffle cone.
3563. Again no anxiety.
3564. A lovely day in Chattanooga with Iftitan and Ibtihal.
3565. A chance to read outside the aquarium.
3566. Seeing my family.
3567. Mashaael initiating.
3568. Able to hang with her and Christina.
3569. Getting work done.
3570. Once Upon a Time truths.
3571. A chance to try again.
3572. Being in the right place to help out a guy in need.
3573. Protection and adrenaline in that decision.
3574. A chance to share truth.
3575. Megan sensing God telling her to pray for me to not be
anxious the other day.
3576. A truck for tables.
3577. A good laugh with Megan when she thought she called her
sister.
3578. Peace in laying down at night knowing I am safe in Jesus.
3579. The frequency of how often I do lay down in peace and the
knowledge that others don't.
3580. Time to laugh so much and chill and read old text messages.
3581. That I did not literally die from getting choked on water
while laughing.
3582. Fun times with SA friends at Cream City.
3583. A chill ending and some seminary out of the way.
3584. Getting to bed early.
3585. Steadfast faithfulness in waking at 4:53 this morning again
without alarm for a 5:00 wakeup time.
3586. A slow yard sale day but a chance to rest.
3587. Somehow making $60 today.
3588. A second chance to love rightly.
3589. Getting to see the Subletts.
3590. Getting yard sale stuff inside without it getting soaked.
3591. Playing in the rain and splashing puddles with Christina.
3592. Movie time.
3593. Mary's homemade biscuits and a lesson and the drizzled
honey butter.
3594. Girlfriends that require nothing but being genuine.
3595. A day at home.
3596. Grocery shopping.
3597. Rosetta Stone time.
3598. A morning bike ride.
3599. Hammock sitting.
3600. No bad repercussions after leaving my door open while I
was away.
3502. A driving record that says 'No history'.
3503. The Trump sushi roll.
3504. Crystal's sarcasm.
3506. An awesome haircut.
3507. Dinner with my friend Caroline.
3508. Laughing til tears streamed out about my 1994 homemade
Valentine.
3509. Bright moon, soft clouds, stars peeping.
3510. Not wrecking again today.
3511. Successfully getting Adelaide to sleep.
3512. Bank account in the black.
3513. Leaving Jolina's without seeing Kashi.
3514. Great sermon.
3515. Getting back to Cookeville by 3:30.
3516. Perfect homemade chocolate chip cookies.
3517. A nice evening walk with Christina under moon and stars.
3518. Truth prayed by my friend.
3519. Good news read by special blog readers.
3520. Beauty in the morning sunshine bursting through clouds.
3521. A walk to calm my anxious heart.
3522. Mike's painting finished.
3523. Jana is here!
3524. Thai food compliments of Jana.
3525. Much walking.
3526. Cookevillpalooza fun with friends.
3527. Laughter.
3528. Mashaael there too.
3529. A day without driving my car.
3530. Morning yoga workout.
3531. Sweet lady to guide Jana and I.
3532. DIY prize wheel posted yesterday just for me to find today.
3533. Two lazy-susans at Goodwill for less than $5.
3534. Remembering leftovers in the fridge.
3535. Hebrews truth.
3536. A discussion leader who makes sure we don't miss a verse.
3537. Laughter.
3538. Worship on the keys.
3539. Iftitan's card.
3540. Mashaael's text: 'I'm thankful to God that I have such a great
friend like you :)"
3541. Freedom to say no to one thing to say better to another:
peace.
3542. Little boy in costume grinning at me and giving me joy.
3543. Sindy to remind me of what I reminded her of, to be
thankful and giving me joy.
3544. Sindy buying my dinner breakfast.
3545. Freedom to say no to say yes to something better again
today.
3546. My hope and satisfaction and fulfillment rests in the perfect
work of Christ not a man.
3547. Fleeing anxiety.
3548. Friends to pray for me and with me.
3549. Dogwood Park.
3550. Walking and talking with friends.
3551. Mary's sense of humor.
3552. A chill evening spent reading seminary book.
3553. Carrot sticks and hummus dinner.
3554. Early wakeup allowing time to do many things.
3555. Getting to encourage Sindy and her encourage me.
3556. Work which alleviated some anxiety.
3557. My dad helping out the Cooks.
3558. Apartment clean.
3559. Morning worship.
3560. Errands ran in time.
3561. Much greenery, I don't live in a desert.
3562. A fresh, hot off the waffle iron waffle cone.
3563. Again no anxiety.
3564. A lovely day in Chattanooga with Iftitan and Ibtihal.
3565. A chance to read outside the aquarium.
3566. Seeing my family.
3567. Mashaael initiating.
3568. Able to hang with her and Christina.
3569. Getting work done.
3570. Once Upon a Time truths.
3571. A chance to try again.
3572. Being in the right place to help out a guy in need.
3573. Protection and adrenaline in that decision.
3574. A chance to share truth.
3575. Megan sensing God telling her to pray for me to not be
anxious the other day.
3576. A truck for tables.
3577. A good laugh with Megan when she thought she called her
sister.
3578. Peace in laying down at night knowing I am safe in Jesus.
3579. The frequency of how often I do lay down in peace and the
knowledge that others don't.
3580. Time to laugh so much and chill and read old text messages.
3581. That I did not literally die from getting choked on water
while laughing.
3582. Fun times with SA friends at Cream City.
3583. A chill ending and some seminary out of the way.
3584. Getting to bed early.
3585. Steadfast faithfulness in waking at 4:53 this morning again
without alarm for a 5:00 wakeup time.
3586. A slow yard sale day but a chance to rest.
3587. Somehow making $60 today.
3588. A second chance to love rightly.
3589. Getting to see the Subletts.
3590. Getting yard sale stuff inside without it getting soaked.
3591. Playing in the rain and splashing puddles with Christina.
3592. Movie time.
3593. Mary's homemade biscuits and a lesson and the drizzled
honey butter.
3594. Girlfriends that require nothing but being genuine.
3595. A day at home.
3596. Grocery shopping.
3597. Rosetta Stone time.
3598. A morning bike ride.
3599. Hammock sitting.
3600. No bad repercussions after leaving my door open while I
was away.
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