5201. Jolina driving.
5202. Elijah's lion roar.
5203. Yummy crepes.
5204. Jolina's reaction to getting to steal the coveted scarf.
5205. Tomato artichoke soup.
5206. Home safe and dry.
5207. Getting to see Amanda and Hannah.
5208. Waking from three stressful dreams, knowing they're only
dreams and most dreams aren't that stressful.
5209. One job out of the way.
5210. Two lectures out of the way.
5211. The egg trick.
5212. A party for Ashley and Elizabeth.
5213. "The kindness in others keeps us kind." -Ashley Lewis.
5214. Or stated another way, "God's kindness is meant to lead you
to repentance.
5215. Calmed.
5216. A nice couple hours with my mom.
5217. A new pair of boots gift.
5218. Great Harvest lunch.
5219. Phone call of potential new work.
5220. Swelling in face/sinuses going down.
5221. Prayer with Sindy, captured by grace.
5222. My sissy calling and "Lord Hon Child."
5223. Quiet library reading.
5224. A sweet, well-timed Facebook message.
5225. Chatting with Hannah, hopeful of tag team efforts and
knowledge I can bring joy to the life of another.
5226. Response paper finished.
5227. Still got it, plank style.
5228. Time to work.
5229. Seminary week one down, five to go.
5230. Mum's soup for me to enjoy.
5231. Lifegroup reunion.
5232. Living close to Sindy now.
5233. A positive response.
5234. Better frame of mind.
5235. Better working mind.
5236. Morning nap.
5237. An encouraging internship meaning prayers being
answered.
5238. An unexpected free evening.
5239. Groceries.
5240. Seeing Mr. Cook at Kroger.
5241. A chance to chat with Talitha.
5242. Her encouraging me.
5243. Finally beating bubble hit.
5244. Getting to see my bro and Zekey today.
5245. Good reading time at CPC.
5246. Finally getting to see Iftitan.
5247. Gingerbread cookie making fun.
5248. Getting to help Iftitan out with her wisdom teeth surgery.
5249. Christina to help too especially with bloody gauze.
5250. A chance to celebrate Sindy's life.
5251. The Cook's awesome gift to her of a unicorn pinata.
5252. Christina serving me by bringing my car closer.
5253. Others carrying things leaving me empty handed.
5254. A chance to rest my sick body.
5255. An option to not play this week.
5256. $0.60 still left in my bank account.
5257. Feeling better today.
5258. Seminary and work done today.
5259. A short nap.
5260. Encouragement to pray for Bethlehem unlikely things to be
made possible.
5261. "May all your plans for 2014 be the same as His. And I
pray you will be blessed every day in every way." -Mrs.
Rusty's Christmas card.
5262. Realizing work is not as urgent.
5263. Getting a lot of work finished today.
5264. Reading in a warm library.
5265. Chatting with my sissy.
5266. Realizing I only have 200 more pages to read.
5267. Chilling by the Christmas tree.
5268. Resting in bed, listening to tunes, letting my heart heal.
5269. Time with Audrey and the kiddos.
5270. Money to put in the bank.
5271. Encouragement from Megan Brown.
5272. Good conversations with Ashley.
5273. Almost no sinus pressure today.
5274. Doctor who sets me at ease.
5275. Smoothness.
5276. Shawna passing her test finally.
5277. And getting to experience her joy!!!!
5278. Cancelled intern meeting.
5279. FLS party abundantly exceeding my expectations.
5280. No co-pay.
5281. Hearing good news of new life this morning.
5282. Hearing of miracle babies.
5283. Actual clients at CPC.
5284. A good nap.
5285. OT grade: A.
5286. Position paper grade: 99 and the comment that it was one of
the best he graded from the classes.
5287. Chatting with my sissy tonight.
5288. Being offered a seat by friends in a very crowded Sweet
Sallies.
5289. The unique musical styles of Cookeville Cookies and Milk
band.
5290. And the rendition of Rudolph.
5291. And the kazoo.
5292. Reliving 'Home Alone' with friends.
5293. Chocolate covered pecans.
5294. A well timed toilet.
5295. A free ticket to see the play.
5296. Dinging and ditching.
5297. Seeing many friends.
5298. Cute kiddos singing Christmas carols.
5299. Waking the best I have in days.
5300. Sitting with friends at church.
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Gifts 5101-5200
5101. 'Wreck-it Ralph' at the Library.
5102. Patience at the Post Office.
5103. Skyping with my sissy.
5104. The "turtle" coming out of his shell.
5105. Good drive home.
5106. Being home.
5107. 'Once Upon a Time' with the parents.
5108. Good day with extended family.
5109. Good conversations.
5110. Christmas trivia.
5111. Monopoly.
5112. 'I'd rather be in jail.' -Daddy's comment when passing 'Death
Valley' on the monopoly board.
5113. Not getting in jail the entire game.
5114. Finished seminary reading in time.
5115. Mom not having to work til later.
5116. Tea party with Kyla, Aly, and Zekey.
5117. And they are still childlike to have a tea party.
5118. Getting to watch 'Wreck-It Ralph' for free.
5119. Zekey cuddling with me.
5120. Dutch Blitz and Monopoly with Ezra and Kyla.
5121. Kyla's nervous giggles when she is being mischievous.
5122. Experiencing Narnia with them as well.
5123. Speaking gospel truths into my dad's life.
5124. A hug from Ezra.
5125. Actually going back to sleep this morning.
5126. Meatball subs.
5127. Seven green lights in a row.
5128. My book finally came.
5129. Small, intimate JW.
5130. Conversations among the audience.
5131. Realization that my training ends the week before the
intensive class begins.
5132. Laughter with Shawna.
5133. Enjoyable morning with her.
5134. Old Testament class finished!!!!!
5135. Kind small talk.
5136. Realization I unnecessarily read 200 pages and being pretty
ok with it.
5137. Six week class not looking so bad.
5138. Pre-Christmas parade catch up.
5139. Get to know you, abating each others fears.
5140. Hope contacting me in a crisis.
5141. Steve Tiebout's running commentary of the parade.
5142. Brooke loving my Christmas card and saying it made her
day.
5143. Hope in Jesus that keeps me from sinking in despair.
5144. Mom asking my thoughts on Paul Walker's death and her
actually knowing who he was.
5145. And Crystal's remark that she's hip.
5146. Dark Chocolate Almond milk.
5147. Great weather for parade.
5148. Mist only after the parade.
5149. News of miracles in Meredith's dad.
5150. David Nevue holiday Pandora station.
5151. Lisa's email.
5152. And prayer.
5153. And reminder that our focus is faithfulness and not
numbers.
5154. And God speaking to me through her.
5155. Affirmations.
5156. Getting paid to see a movie.
5157. Caley passing her test.
5158. And her subsequent spazzing video.
5159. Reading done for today.
5160. More work than I have time to do, a good problem.
5161. A partner on the job.
5162. Good conversations.
5163. Starry sky.
5164. Warmth today at CPC.
5165. Hand on my shoulder, weird but nice.
5166. Self-given foot massage.
5167. Laughter, always laughter.
5168. A gentleman to hold the door for the ladies.
5169. Spring temperatures.
5170. A walk to clear my head.
5171. Awkward handshake.
5172. Interruptions, blessings.
5173. A yummy cupcake.
5174. Brilliant sunset.
5175. Last day of training.
5176. Hearing stories of redemption.
5177. Shawna's overwhelming joy at the coat, scarf, flower pot,
and butterfly pin.
5178. Laser tag again.
5179. An early evening, movie, sleep.
5180. One last appointment just for me.
5181. An unexpected green turn arrow.
5182. A shot saving me a trip to the pharmacy.
5183. Not passing out.
5184. Finishing ST today!
5185. Much rest and reading today.
5186. Sweet time of prayer.
5187. Good rest.
5188. Work finished.
5189. Energy to sanitize my home.
5190. Third/second book finished.
5191. Great Harvest still open.
5192. DG having the right formula.
5193. Clean home.
5194. Warm meals.
5195. Fancy handbells concert.
5196. Getting to be an adopted Bolton family member along with
Richard and Brenda.
5197. Magical Christmas choir a cappella with harmonies.
5198. Beautiful violin piece.
5199. Boy helping direct from his seat.
5200. Getting to see Corinne.
5102. Patience at the Post Office.
5103. Skyping with my sissy.
5104. The "turtle" coming out of his shell.
5105. Good drive home.
5106. Being home.
5107. 'Once Upon a Time' with the parents.
5108. Good day with extended family.
5109. Good conversations.
5110. Christmas trivia.
5111. Monopoly.
5112. 'I'd rather be in jail.' -Daddy's comment when passing 'Death
Valley' on the monopoly board.
5113. Not getting in jail the entire game.
5114. Finished seminary reading in time.
5115. Mom not having to work til later.
5116. Tea party with Kyla, Aly, and Zekey.
5117. And they are still childlike to have a tea party.
5118. Getting to watch 'Wreck-It Ralph' for free.
5119. Zekey cuddling with me.
5120. Dutch Blitz and Monopoly with Ezra and Kyla.
5121. Kyla's nervous giggles when she is being mischievous.
5122. Experiencing Narnia with them as well.
5123. Speaking gospel truths into my dad's life.
5124. A hug from Ezra.
5125. Actually going back to sleep this morning.
5126. Meatball subs.
5127. Seven green lights in a row.
5128. My book finally came.
5129. Small, intimate JW.
5130. Conversations among the audience.
5131. Realization that my training ends the week before the
intensive class begins.
5132. Laughter with Shawna.
5133. Enjoyable morning with her.
5134. Old Testament class finished!!!!!
5135. Kind small talk.
5136. Realization I unnecessarily read 200 pages and being pretty
ok with it.
5137. Six week class not looking so bad.
5138. Pre-Christmas parade catch up.
5139. Get to know you, abating each others fears.
5140. Hope contacting me in a crisis.
5141. Steve Tiebout's running commentary of the parade.
5142. Brooke loving my Christmas card and saying it made her
day.
5143. Hope in Jesus that keeps me from sinking in despair.
5144. Mom asking my thoughts on Paul Walker's death and her
actually knowing who he was.
5145. And Crystal's remark that she's hip.
5146. Dark Chocolate Almond milk.
5147. Great weather for parade.
5148. Mist only after the parade.
5149. News of miracles in Meredith's dad.
5150. David Nevue holiday Pandora station.
5151. Lisa's email.
5152. And prayer.
5153. And reminder that our focus is faithfulness and not
numbers.
5154. And God speaking to me through her.
5155. Affirmations.
5156. Getting paid to see a movie.
5157. Caley passing her test.
5158. And her subsequent spazzing video.
5159. Reading done for today.
5160. More work than I have time to do, a good problem.
5161. A partner on the job.
5162. Good conversations.
5163. Starry sky.
5164. Warmth today at CPC.
5165. Hand on my shoulder, weird but nice.
5166. Self-given foot massage.
5167. Laughter, always laughter.
5168. A gentleman to hold the door for the ladies.
5169. Spring temperatures.
5170. A walk to clear my head.
5171. Awkward handshake.
5172. Interruptions, blessings.
5173. A yummy cupcake.
5174. Brilliant sunset.
5175. Last day of training.
5176. Hearing stories of redemption.
5177. Shawna's overwhelming joy at the coat, scarf, flower pot,
and butterfly pin.
5178. Laser tag again.
5179. An early evening, movie, sleep.
5180. One last appointment just for me.
5181. An unexpected green turn arrow.
5182. A shot saving me a trip to the pharmacy.
5183. Not passing out.
5184. Finishing ST today!
5185. Much rest and reading today.
5186. Sweet time of prayer.
5187. Good rest.
5188. Work finished.
5189. Energy to sanitize my home.
5190. Third/second book finished.
5191. Great Harvest still open.
5192. DG having the right formula.
5193. Clean home.
5194. Warm meals.
5195. Fancy handbells concert.
5196. Getting to be an adopted Bolton family member along with
Richard and Brenda.
5197. Magical Christmas choir a cappella with harmonies.
5198. Beautiful violin piece.
5199. Boy helping direct from his seat.
5200. Getting to see Corinne.
Gifts 5001-5100
5001. Getting to see the Simmonds family at Perk Up.
5002. Dinner with Angie and the kiddos.
5003. Abigail hugs.
5004. Finished with OT lectures!
5005. Four dinners provided by others this week.
5006. Sleeping til 8:00 am! What?!?!
5007. Thankful that God is patient with me even though I'm a
taker.
5008. Streams of mercy never ceasing
Call for songs of loudest praise.
5009. Friends who ask me hard, challenging question.
5010. Autumn harvest soup success.
5011. Application finished!!!!!!
5012. Laughter and jokes and stinkies and prayer and sleepover
with Sindy.
5013. More and more resolved that Christ is the greatest groom
imaginable.
5014. Sitting in a pew surrounded by friends who are like family.
5015. Getting to help tear down.
5016. Meatball sandwich yummies.
5017. A good, long Sunday afternoon nap.
5018. Realizing I saw Sindy 5 times last week.
5019. Evaluating life, new checkmarks, new goals.
5020. Frustrating dreams that are only dreams.
5021. Meredith's dad doing better.
5022. News that I get to stay in my pjs a little longer.
5023. Golden morning sunshine invading my kitchen.
5024. Finished with seminary reading for two classes.
5025. A bit of a reprieve.
5026. Sermons that spank my soul.
5027. A walk with Christina.
5028. And a walk with Mev.
5029. Beautiful November weather.
5030. A chance to pray from the soul for the Gathering.
5031. A meeting about loving SA's.
5032. Surprised by golden morning sunshine.
5033. Discussions of right brain, drawing, and pretty successful
one-way communication.
5034. Laughter with diverse group of women.
5035. Gaining skills (for free) that will be helpful in future
endeavors.
5036. Christmas tree put up quickly.
5037. Peaceful sleeping.
5038. Feeling better.
5039. Chill, slow moving morning.
5040. Getting to help my friend figure out pain cause.
5041. Hanging with Ashley, a nice young woman.
5042. Mango Lassi with Crystal and Jolina.
5043. Getting to do life with those ladies.
5044. Helping Christina purge.
5045. Kind woman helping me into my jacket.
5046. Places of trust.
5047. Laughter.
5048. Role playing not going so well.
5049. Chatting with Hannah.
5050. Joint efforts in sharing truth.
5051. An answer to Sindy's prayer.
5052. Holy Spirit inspired BIG prayers.
5053. Laughter that brings tears.
5054. Hilarious version of 'What Does the Fox Say?'
5055. Compliments on my scarf.
5056. Warmth today.
5057. Finished another book.
5058. Adequately explaining baby bucks.
5059. Christmas card complete.
5060. Safe travels on rainy roads.
5061. Time with Crystal.
5062. McKenzie saying 'I Love You Candace.'
5063. Homemade sushi.
5064. Good sleeping at Crystal's house.
5065. Travels with Crystal and the Dunlap travel club.
5066. Frieda and Peggy.
5067. Warm place to eat.
5068. Cracker Barrel dinner.
5069. Fun on the trip home.
5070. Clear, starry sky.
5071. Brooke's excitement when I called.
5072. Finding the written Spoken Word without asking.
5073. A warm home on a freezing day.
5074. Answers to Caroline's prayers.
5075. Friends to sit with.
5076. Stevie Judd going to Guatemala.
5077. Cheaper plane tickets for Guatemala team.
5078. Christmas card finished and gifts made.
5079. A quiet afternoon at home.
5080. Thanksgiving Eve service.
5081. Hearing unity of mind and thinking God used my words to
encourage.
5082. Surrounded by believing 'family'.
5083. A quiet Walmart during this holiday season.
5084. Getting to Skype with Mashaael!!!
5085. Losha's sweet smile.
5086. Work done quickly.
5087. Only $15 for an eye exam.
5088. Amazing dinner by Emily Simmonds.
5089. Reading finished for today in spite of odds.
5090. Good training time.
5091. Reading done for today.
5092. Getting to watch 'Catching Fire' with Erin.
5093. Winning the door prize at the book party.
5094. A good cry, releasing sorrows.
5095. A sweet text from Sindy.
5096. Sweet old men that make me smile.
5097. Much accomplished today.
5098. Patience with SM.
5099. Good night's rest.
5100. Shawna making me smile.
5002. Dinner with Angie and the kiddos.
5003. Abigail hugs.
5004. Finished with OT lectures!
5005. Four dinners provided by others this week.
5006. Sleeping til 8:00 am! What?!?!
5007. Thankful that God is patient with me even though I'm a
taker.
5008. Streams of mercy never ceasing
Call for songs of loudest praise.
5009. Friends who ask me hard, challenging question.
5010. Autumn harvest soup success.
5011. Application finished!!!!!!
5012. Laughter and jokes and stinkies and prayer and sleepover
with Sindy.
5013. More and more resolved that Christ is the greatest groom
imaginable.
5014. Sitting in a pew surrounded by friends who are like family.
5015. Getting to help tear down.
5016. Meatball sandwich yummies.
5017. A good, long Sunday afternoon nap.
5018. Realizing I saw Sindy 5 times last week.
5019. Evaluating life, new checkmarks, new goals.
5020. Frustrating dreams that are only dreams.
5021. Meredith's dad doing better.
5022. News that I get to stay in my pjs a little longer.
5023. Golden morning sunshine invading my kitchen.
5024. Finished with seminary reading for two classes.
5025. A bit of a reprieve.
5026. Sermons that spank my soul.
5027. A walk with Christina.
5028. And a walk with Mev.
5029. Beautiful November weather.
5030. A chance to pray from the soul for the Gathering.
5031. A meeting about loving SA's.
5032. Surprised by golden morning sunshine.
5033. Discussions of right brain, drawing, and pretty successful
one-way communication.
5034. Laughter with diverse group of women.
5035. Gaining skills (for free) that will be helpful in future
endeavors.
5036. Christmas tree put up quickly.
5037. Peaceful sleeping.
5038. Feeling better.
5039. Chill, slow moving morning.
5040. Getting to help my friend figure out pain cause.
5041. Hanging with Ashley, a nice young woman.
5042. Mango Lassi with Crystal and Jolina.
5043. Getting to do life with those ladies.
5044. Helping Christina purge.
5045. Kind woman helping me into my jacket.
5046. Places of trust.
5047. Laughter.
5048. Role playing not going so well.
5049. Chatting with Hannah.
5050. Joint efforts in sharing truth.
5051. An answer to Sindy's prayer.
5052. Holy Spirit inspired BIG prayers.
5053. Laughter that brings tears.
5054. Hilarious version of 'What Does the Fox Say?'
5055. Compliments on my scarf.
5056. Warmth today.
5057. Finished another book.
5058. Adequately explaining baby bucks.
5059. Christmas card complete.
5060. Safe travels on rainy roads.
5061. Time with Crystal.
5062. McKenzie saying 'I Love You Candace.'
5063. Homemade sushi.
5064. Good sleeping at Crystal's house.
5065. Travels with Crystal and the Dunlap travel club.
5066. Frieda and Peggy.
5067. Warm place to eat.
5068. Cracker Barrel dinner.
5069. Fun on the trip home.
5070. Clear, starry sky.
5071. Brooke's excitement when I called.
5072. Finding the written Spoken Word without asking.
5073. A warm home on a freezing day.
5074. Answers to Caroline's prayers.
5075. Friends to sit with.
5076. Stevie Judd going to Guatemala.
5077. Cheaper plane tickets for Guatemala team.
5078. Christmas card finished and gifts made.
5079. A quiet afternoon at home.
5080. Thanksgiving Eve service.
5081. Hearing unity of mind and thinking God used my words to
encourage.
5082. Surrounded by believing 'family'.
5083. A quiet Walmart during this holiday season.
5084. Getting to Skype with Mashaael!!!
5085. Losha's sweet smile.
5086. Work done quickly.
5087. Only $15 for an eye exam.
5088. Amazing dinner by Emily Simmonds.
5089. Reading finished for today in spite of odds.
5090. Good training time.
5091. Reading done for today.
5092. Getting to watch 'Catching Fire' with Erin.
5093. Winning the door prize at the book party.
5094. A good cry, releasing sorrows.
5095. A sweet text from Sindy.
5096. Sweet old men that make me smile.
5097. Much accomplished today.
5098. Patience with SM.
5099. Good night's rest.
5100. Shawna making me smile.
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