Saturday, July 20, 2013

Gifts 3901-4000

3901.  Fog over a pond.
3902.  9 mile, 40 minute Krispy Kreme detour.
3903.  Biting into a cream filled donut and knowing the detour was
           worth it.
3904.  Sweet Zekey Buddy in the morning.
3905.  Him imitating his sisters with "Big Mouth Frog" and "We 
           beat Nana."
3906.  Him singing "Praise Baby" songs.
3907.  Kyla loving "surfing".
3908.  Aly not too scared of the water.
3909.  Finally getting to Dunlap home.
3910.  Getting to see my sis late.
3911.  Good textversations about Good News.
3912.  Realizing missed mistakes.
3913.  A day of hardcore prayer.
3914.  Darkness is weaker than light.
3915.  Morning walk with my mom.
3916.  Lunch with and provided by Crystal.
3917.  Sushi was involved.
3918.  FLS work coming.
3919.  Groceries bought, used less money than expected.
3920.  Hearing the quiet rain falling.
3921.  Prayer walking.
3922.  Partner in crime, Megan B.
3923.  In bed before 10:30.
3924.  Waking early, slow time with Jesus, time to accomplish 
           more.
3925.  Awesome meeting with like-passioned man.
3926.  Loved hearing his love for the Word and how the gospel has
           taken deep roots in his life.
3927.  Excited about new partnership and new eyes.
3928.  Donuts to celebrate.
3929.  A first awkward encounter abating my fears.
3930.  'Grand Rental Station' sign to make me happy.
3931.  Admonition received better than expected.
3932.  Wisdom from Christina on difficult situation.
3933.  Actually enjoying a portion of my hermeneutics textbook.
3934.  Dinner with Mashaael and Sara.
3935.  Trying raw leeks for the first time and liking them.
3936.  Finished with seminary assignments for this week.
3937.  Contentment in my 30s.
3938.  Cool July morning at 65 degrees.
3939.  Lots accomplished today.
3940.  Finding a gas card and thank you card and it made my
           week.
3941.  On street parallel parking space by FLS.
3942.  Realizing I still got it when it comes to parallel parking.
3943.  A paycheck from FLS.
3944.  Ahmazing mini quiches.
3945.  So clean apartment.
3946.  Seeing in a tangible way that God is mindful of me.
3947.  Quiet morning preparing for baby shower.
3948.  Yummy beautiful spread.
3949.  Getting to see old friends.
3950.  Lissette, an entertainment factor.
3951.  A few minutes with Megan and Emily.
3952.  A safe trip to Hendersonville.
3953.  Some time with Crystal.
3954.  Being a part of Jolina's celebration and her book launch.
3955.  Meeting her mom.
3956.  Adelaide recognizing me.
3957.  Homemade oatmeal cream pie.
3958.  Driving home away from the sun.
3959.  Waking with no headache!
3960.  A good cry, laying it all at Jesus' feet.
3961.  Sitting by my sissy.
3962.  Christian and Ezra being baptized.
3963.  Blue skies so blue they look fake.
3964.  Just right and long overdue introvert sabbath.
3965.  Plans for my betterment.
3966.  The King's Speech.
3967.  Painting, soothing my soul.
3968.  Grace and wisdom to take a break from it all.
3969.  Not understanding but obeying.
3970.  Good encouraging talk with Jeremy.
3971.  Fun time catching up with Caroline and painting.
3972.  Seeing Megan B while driving and talking with her.
3973.  Laboring through seminary things.
3974.  Canon presentation finished!
3975.  Lots of exercise today.
3976.  Shower to cool.
3977.  Long overdue lunch catch up with Angie.
3978.  Her catching the scripture memory bug.
3979.  Sweet Phoebe's blessing prayer.
3980.  Samuel's too.
3981.  Afternoon nap.
3982.  TTU reading perch.
3983.  Obedience even when it doesn't make sense.  Happening a 
           lot lately.
3984.  Time to listen and pray from the listening.
3985.  Fried chicken made for the first time.
3986.  An adjustment finally.
3987.  Quickest adjustment ever.
3988.  Morning praise.
3989.  Seeing Joshua and Laurie.
3990.  A quiet, mostly shaded study spot.
3991.  Plenty of free movie choices at the library.
3992.  Great lunch.
3993.  Seminary midterm number two behind me.
3994.  Slept in, somewhat lazy morning.
3995.  Survived my first day at FLS.
3996.  Had moments of quiet.
3997.  A rainbow of kindness.
3998.  Prostrations.
3999.  A new friend who heard a bit of truth.
4000.  A dark closet to pour out my broken soul. 


Friday, July 19, 2013

Gifts 3801-3900

3801.  Morning sun washed wall.  
3802.  For FLS bringing the nations here.
3803.  That I do have gifts of efficiency.
3804.  A fun evening after a busy few days of "working". 
3805.  Lunch with Erin.
3806.  Getting to see the MLE fellas.
3807.  Remembering God's no answers and seeing the faithfulness 
           and favor from a future standpoint.  
3808.  Hanging with Mashaael and telling prank stories.
3809.  Chivalry is not dead.
3810.  Cookevillpalooza laughter.
3811.  Sleeping til 9:45 this morning and recognizing God's
           provision.
3812.  Homemade breakfast.
3813.  Keyboard worship to calm and reorient me.
3814.  Finding a 4' error in my drawing.
3815.  Good solid working.
3816.  Guys to help Mashaael move and thanking her for letting 
           them do so.
3817.  Adventures in moving.
3818.  Megan tackling Christina then falling to the floor.
3819.  Showing the love of Jesus.
3820.  More work.
3821.  Prayer and worship with Sindy.
3822.  A movie night.
3823.  Morning Sabbath.
3824.  Introvert car time.
3825.  Finally out of traffic and meeting new friends.
3826.  Free dinner.
3827.  Many good encouraging conversations.
3828.  So much abundant peace while sharing.
3829.  Good reception.
3830.  More prayer laborers.
3831.  Sleep.
3832.  Mountains in my view.
3833.  Chivalry is not dead.  Again.
3834.  Guy insisting on switching seats so the sun would be in his
           eyes rather than mine.
3835.  Funny antics and remembering.
3836.  More work.
3837.  Mr. Bruno again so encouraging.
3838.  Prayer walking lunches with Sindy.
3839.  Early cool summer morning in the quiet of the day.
3840.  Getting to see Amira's monologue.
3841.  Sharing God's faithfulness with Megan.
3842.  New drawings to scale and less stressful.
3843.  Christine's willingness to help.
3844.  No headache or caffeine for 6 days straight.
3845.  Catch up time with Liz.
3846.  Chatting with Sandy.
3847.  Chris and family getting to go on vacation!
3848.  Packed.
3849.  Lazy morning.
3850.  Work finished.
3851.  Amira so happy that Megan, Mikayla and I came to her 
           monologue.
3852.  Rainy, foggy drive home.
3853.  Ezra hugging me.
3854.  Pap-pa so into his new hymnals.
3855.  A rainy 4th of July, yielding much needed rest.
3856.  Sharing a chuckle with Crystal and realizing we're still on 
           the same page.
3857.  Being a puppy with Zeke.
3858.  Safe travels to Gulf Shores.
3859.  Almost free trip.
3860.  My dad laughing, in a good mood.
3861.  Squeeze hugs so tight I can't breathe.
3862.  Seeing the kids in the ocean for the first time.
3863.  The beach in the rain.
3864.  So many seashells.
3865.  Hugging Kyla while the waves hit.
3866.  Introvert time and a nap.
3867.  Free mini golf.
3868.  Walking the beach with my parents.
3869.  Snapping pictures, memories.
3870.  Cuddling with Zeke as he didn't go to sleep.
3871.  Him petting me and saying, "Aw, puppy."
3872.  Him telling me, 'I Love You'.
3873.  Quiet time on the beach.
3874.  Breakfast with the family.
3875.  Zoo animals.
3876.  Boogie boarding.
3877.  Tumble with the ocean floor and came out on top.
3878.  No major injuries.
3879.  Yummy blueberry cheesecake ice cream.
3880.  Tacos and chocolate covered strawberries.
3881.  Pinocchio.  With Kyla.  And her frustration.
3882.  Early bedtime.
3883.  Morning beach walk with my mom.
3884.  Great breakfast.
3885.  Dutch Blitz.
3886.  Internet!
3887.  Two days without internet distraction.
3888.  Zeke's excitement over ice cream.
3889.  More boogie boarding.
3890.  Shower.
3891.  Seafood with mum and dad.
3892.  Zeke hugging me after the diaper change.
3893.  Early to bed.
3894.  Sunshine for the trip home.
3895.  Breakfast of sustenance.
3896.  Meeting Ted, Laura and kids.
3897.  My parents getting a little more peace of mind.
3898.  My dad being the gentleman and opening our doors.
3899.  Fun car games.
3900.  Realizing that Tennessee complete with rolling hills is one
           of the most beautiful places in the world.