Friday, November 15, 2013

Gifts 4901-5000 (Halfway to 10,000!)

4901.  Missed by Megan.
4902.  And small group.
4903.  A good small group discussion.
4904.  A chance to share hopefulness for CA.
4905.  Sunday rest.
4906.  Dinner with the Masons.
4907.  Isaiah saying "Cando, Cando, Cando."
4908.  A good night's sleep.
4909.  A chance to blog and process.
4910.  Paid work.
4911.  Figuring out dimensions finally.
4912.  Finishing in time to chat with Megan a bit.
4913.  A gathering to catch up with Michael Street.
4914.  Laughter.
4915.  Gathering with Sindy.
4916.  Challenging message.
4917.  A sincere prayer and willingness to lay my life on the altar
           that he may do what he purposes.
4918.  A reminder that the waiting is paying off.
4919.  The Cooks.
4920.  Recognition that the price is insignificant compared to what
           Jesus paid and what I get in return.
4921.  Humbled that God would count me worthy of the grace of 
           Christ.
4922.  And worthy to participate in his work of reconciliation.
4923.  Humbled at the vast amounts of deep fellowship I have.
4924.  Humbled that I have such abundant access to truth.
4925.  Mutual tears and encouragement.
4926.  Good CPC training.
4927.  Early to bed (like 7:45).
4928.  And early to rise (like 4:45) means I'm healthy, wealthy and
           wise.
4929.  A paycheck.
4930.  Multiple hugs from Berakah saying she missed me.
4931.  Friends who invite me into their family and to pray.
4932.  Position paper finished!!!!!!!
4933.  Lunch with Erin and Luke.
4934.  My words can encourage.
4935.  Cupcake with Sindy.
4936.  A chance to give wisdom and advice.
4937.  Talking of my passion makes me more awake than caffeine!
4938.  Brainstorming with Audrey.
4939.  Benjamin Cook grins.
4940.  Not losing my blog post.
4941.  Embracing the jet lag mornings by accomplishing lots.
4942.  Nikki Baker.
4943.  Morning sunlight streaming in.
4944.  A nurse at the right time.
4945.  Early morning frying pan sizzling.
4946.  I say it again: morning sunshine, reminders of a new day to
           live and breathe.
4947.  The gospel.
4948.  A clean home, dusted, including nooks and crannies.
4949.  A surprise visit from my bro and family.
4950.  BFM done!
4951.  Guy thrilled to be working at Kohls.
4952.  EK silliness.
4953.  Fall colors.
4954.  Knowing my mama is still alive as I sit at a funeral for 
           another who lost hers.
4955.  Time with my family.
4956.  Zekey wanting to wear two pairs of pants.
4957.  Kyla beating me at checkers.  
4958.  Sleep coming easily.
4959.  Lunch with my Pa.
4960.  A good drive home.
4961.  Don't have to think about that for 365 more days.
4962.  Beautiful weather.
4963.  Grateful for the mercy again.
4964.  Hearing a friend speak from the heart.
4965.  Hearing of Chris' life in Alaska.
4966.  And God's abundant provision there.
4967.  And how I got to be a part of that provision in a neat way.
4968.  Seeing growth, fruit of prayers.
4969.  Broadened perspectives.
4970.  Many things accomplished today.
4971.  Massage today.
4972.  All the graces that allowed that to happen.
4973.  Money in the bank.
4974.  Relaxed muscles.
4975.  Passport in renewal process.
4976.  Brooke cracking me up while driving.
4977.  Grocery shopping with her.
4978.  Hide-n-seek with the kids.
4979.  Dinner with them.
4980.  An adjustment this morning.
4981.  Betty Suiter.
4982.  Finished with reading in Systematic Theology.
4983.  Sindy's surprised face.
4984.  Encouraging and being encouraged by April.
4985.  A chance to share and love on those in the dark.
4986.  Dinner with the Boltons.
4987.  Belly-hurting laughter with them.
4988.  Challenging discussions that stir my affections for Jesus.
4989.  Sindy loving her package so much she wrote a blog post.
4990.  A Thursday afternoon nap.
4991.  Reviewing old gifts, remembering grace.
4992.  A fun evening of old-time music and dancing.
4993.  Hilarious dancing.
4994.  Catching up with Betsy.
4995.  Encouraging a friend with my past struggles.
4996.  Hot showers.
4997.  What can wash away my sin
           What can make me whole
           Oh precious is the flow
           That makes me white as snow
           No other fount I know
           Nothing but the blood of Jesus
4998.  Singing those words - never gets old.
4999.  Right/left brain tests.
5000.  Cherry flavored Italian soda at Perk Up. 
              

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