Monday, April 28, 2014

Gifts 6201-6300

6201.  Hobby Lobby with Sindy.
6202.  Seeing Megan finally.
6203.  Catching up with Hannah.
6204.  Beautiful and colorful tulips on my desk.
6205.  And lilacs too.
6206.  Finally getting my WOW check.
6207.  Surprise call from my sissy.
6208.  Gobs and gobs of potato soup.
6209.  Easter worship band goodness.
6210.  Lorie Judd playing too.
6211.  And how well Stevie is doing.
6212.  Seeing my friend Mr. Cook and hearing of potential news. 
6213.  A Sindo on my couch.
6214.  A nice afternoon walk.
6215.  My favorite tree in bloom.
6216.  Gold star moment praying for The Land that I Love with
           60,000 others.
6217.  And asking for laborers.
6218.  Group of girls grounded in the Word, safe to share among.
6219.  Lunch with Sindy. 
6220.  Blue coconut slushy for 60 cents.
6221.  Catching up with the Mabrys, a sweet and fun conversation.
6222.  Secret Church goodness and a sweet focus.
6223.  4 packs of Honey Roasted BBQ sauce!
6224.  So fresh chicken biscuit.
6225.  A day with my mom.
6226.  My favorite spot on 111.
6227.  Seeing my dad too and hugs from him with his shirt on.
6228.  Greenery! 
6229.  Remembering to change my oil on time.
6230.  And my dad's willingness to do it.
6231.  A break from over stimulation.
6232.  Late afternoon sunshine making everything gorgeous.
6233.  An almost clean house.
6234.  Yummy salad ready.
6235.  Olive Garden dressing.
6236.  Waking late but finally a grand night's sleep.
6237.  Lateness but still had time for quick shower.
6238.  Easter and all the celebrations it demands.
6239.  Help with setup. Unexpected kindness.
6240.  Celebrating what God has done and is doing in my life with
           others.
6241.  Perfect sunshine and good talks with Sindy.
6242.  Hanging ou on the Bolton farm and in sunshine goodness.
6243.  Go-cart riding at 31!
6244.  Lovely dinner.
6245.  Calling Brooke and her adamancy that I come over now 
           since I'm in town.
6246.  Exciting email from Heath and hopefulness.
6247.  No work but time to do the things I really want to do.
6248.  Catching up with Nina and Christine.
6249.  Realizing my lost money associated with not using Kroger 
           card and recovering that loss.
6250.  Crafting day.
6251.  First bike ride of the spring.
6252.  Adequately aired bike tires.
6253.  The long awaited news, I get to join my friends in U-town.
6254.  And how unbelievably smooth it went.
6255.  Goodness in 'Expectations and Burnout.'
6256.  Pr walking with Megan.
6257.  Celebratory dinner of Thai food.
6258.  Night's sleep, the best medicine for some headaches.
6259.  A morning to muse over the topic of being fearlessly
           unstoppable.
6260.  A nice lunch with Angie and the girls.
6261.  Abigail's antics.
6262.  More painting and gifts finished.
6263.  Things working out for Crystal to come to Book Club.
6264.  Making Liz's day.
6265.  Thai food part two.
6266.  Book Club sweetness of friendship.
6267.  Mum singing in a high pitched voice: "Breaking up is hard
           to do."
6268.  Not wrecking.
6269.  Seeing reunions at airport arrivals.
6270.  Homod's kind words about his airport pick up.
6271.  Sharing my news with CPC friends.
6272.  Sharon ready to receive constructive criticism.
6273.  Another bike ride.
6274.  Seeing Jessica, Megan, and Homod while biking errands.
6275.  Hanging with Brooke and family.
6276.  Time with Sindy.
6277.  Brooke's morning text: "So I had my moment this morning,
           like a proud parent who has to quietly shed some tears, but
           in thanksgiving for all the Lord has heard and answered of
           our humble prayers, of YOUR <3 heart <3! being joined to
           His in a desire that will soon be fulfilled, and thankful for 
           CA Bride... For YOU my friend. Hope your day is more 
           than blessed.
6278.  Finally a good night's sleep.
6279.  Finding my students at the info desk at the right time even
           though I messed up.
6280.  Finding them a hotel.
6281.  A few minutes to decompress.
6282.  A newer, cheaper peanut oil.
6283.  Yummy food, Christmas decor & music, and Dutch Blitz, a
           fun way to celebrate Megan's life.
6284.  The topic not arising.
6285.  Gospel filled Bible study.
6286.  Laughter and scary parenting moments.
6287.  Excitement about my news.  
6288.  The realization that God had this job waiting on me all 
           these years. An earlier job would not have worked.
6289.  Subway coupons.
6290.  Burgess Falls with Ashley, Elizabeth, and Christina.
6291.  Clouds vanishing into sunny blue.
6292.  Finding a new path.
6293.  Introvert blogging time in the car.
6294.  Dinner with Caroline.
6295.  Good prayer time around the university.
6296.  Encouraging conversation with Brooks.
6297.  Hangout with Sindy.
6298.  Sleep in.
6299.  Sun shining through white dandelions.
6300.  Beautiful blue skies. 

Gifts 6101-6200

6101.  Blooming redbuds, dogwoods, tiny purple flowers,
           dandelions peeking out, greenery, yes, spring is here
           bringing me joy!
6102.  Netgear wireless signal thing still working and my USB
           drives too after the incident and not working for a bit.  
6103.  Chill Sunday morning.
6104.  Sindy, always mindful of those in need of a friend.
6105.  Story of a guy who finally gets the whole God thing.
6106.  Making a connection.
6107.  First Sunday share time at J-Dubs.
6108.  Friends to sit with.
6109.  And friends acclimating me to the world of hugs.
6110.  Much accomplished on this introvert Sabbath.
6111.  Digital pictures able to capture beauty.
6112.  One such picture as my desktop background.
6113.  Thoroughly enjoying working on the crest painting.
6114.  Speaking truth even if not received well.
6115.  This yielding much prayer for the tough situation.
6116.  You Still Love Me by Leah & Curtis.
6117.  Fasting: works like a soul recharge and pushes me to pray 
           more. 
6118.  The ability to paint, a gift from God.
6119.  Old journals to reference.
6120.  Actually enjoying the painting and proud of my work.
6121.  A chill day working at home.
6122.  Enjoying brussels sprouts.
6123.  Good conversations with Melissa and reminded that we 
           exist for God not Him existing for us.
6124.  'My Dad is Fat' audiobook and the giggles it brings.
6125.  My brother finding the form.
6126.  And him helping me out.
6127.  The reminder to trust.
6128.  Finishing work early.
6129.  Finished work freed me to take a leisurely walk and de-
           stress and read.
6130.  A nap.
6131.  And the headache leaving with aides.
6132.  Remembering the cookies.
6133.  An invitation to dinner with the Masons.
6134.  Anxiety vanishing.
6135.  Worshiping with and encouraged by the Egyptians.
6136.  Reminded of the oxymoron that persecution yields growth.
6137.  And death gets us to Heaven and Jesus faster.
6138.  Reinforced that the church is universal and is not a southern
           American thing.
6139.  Laughter at the super fast English.
6140.  Realization that I asked God for direction for either working 
           with internationals locally or abroad and He gave me both, 
           a year locally and next abroad.
6141.  Fun times at the CPC and food "events."
6142.  An afternoon of painting.
6143.  Hangout time with the Boltons.
6144.  And yummy meal number 3 provided this week.
6145.  Headache going away eventually.
6146.  Long morning time with God.
6147.  Plenty of student volunteers.
6148.  Finishing early.
6149.  Sunset beauty.
6150.  Seeing Sindy at Perk Up.
6151.  Nice small Bible study group.
6152.  Dinner meal provided.
6153.  Laughter with Nikki over "Help me help you" times 10.
6154.  Jesse: comic relief.
6155.  Meal #4 provided this week.
6156.  Starting the day with Psalm 46, "Be still and know that I am     
           God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted
           in the earth."
6157.  Sleep not coming but prayers abounding.
6158.  Early morning sun washed walls.
6159.  Light shining through Peachtree banners.
6160.  Calm before the storm.
6161.  Not being Melissa Creek today.
6162.  Fun music.
6163.  Fun people.
6164.  Oh so yummy pie thing.
6165.  Meal tickets = meal #5 provided.
6166.  Seeing so many old friends.
6167.  Mum and Sandy coming.
6168.  Beauty in the sunset.
6169.  WOW is finished!
6170.  More work coming next week as I finish WOW stuff. Great
           timing.
6171.  Rest on Sunday.
6172.  Beautiful Sunday weather.
6173.  Chill day.
6174.  Good conversations with Melissa.
6175.  Kite flying.
6176.  Asking for someone to join in the kite flying and God 
           provided three sweet Mexican girls.
6177.  Time with my bro and family in their new home.
6178.  Shawna not screaming when she saw me.
6179.  Getting to drift off back to sleep.
6180.  A friendly hygienist.
6181.  Peace about putting myself out there and not cowering.
6182.  Time with Pap-pa.
6183.  Some gifts from my mom.
6184.  Movie night with my dad.
6185.  Peace about not going.
6186.  Good conversations with my mom.
6187.  Crest painting finished!
6188.  Lunch with and by Crystal.
6189.  Half price drinks at Sonic.
6190.  The ability to record and play back voices of those long 
           gone.
6191.  Hanging with Crystal part two and hopes of winning an iPad
           mini.
6192.  Computer working.
6193.  Things working out with Angie's contract.
6194.  Mom giving me her tulips and lilacs.
6195.  Two words long awaited: medical clearance.
6196.  First counseling day went well.
6197.  Full moon watching.
6198.  Dogwood cutting from Sindy.
6199.  Enjoying my CPC friends.
6200.  The Rapers liking the coat of arms. 

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Gifts 6001-6100

6001.  A chill breakfast hour:  colorful and healthy food, morning
           sunshine, and the Word.
6002.  Realization that God gave us all different personalities on
           purpose.
6003.  Restful afternoon.
6004.  Thawed out remains of yummy potato soup.
6005.  Check showing I overpaid for wisdom teeth!  Only $9 but
           still!
6006.  Immersed in children's stories and reliving old ones.
6007.  Good convo at 58 Davis.
6008.  Dinner by Sindy.
6009.  Popping in to see the Cooks.
6010.  Free, fresh flowers.  Sweet gifts from God.
6011.  Kitchen still organized!  Dishes still washed as used.  Table 
           still clear of clutter.  And now counter still clear as well!
6012.  First really bad headache in a while.
6013.  Systematic class, research, and 'The Explicit Gospel' ideas
           tucked away in brain filing cabinets and retrievable for 
           conversations.
6014.  Chill morning.
6015.  Remembering gifts.
6016.  Cupcake and idea sharing with Audrey.
6017.  Reading at Charity's Bake Shop.
6018.  Shawna having a cassette player for me to borrow.
6019.  Really good internship class.
6020.  An unexpected check for serving.
6021.  Finishing up stories, a fun, creative outlet for me.
6022.  Led by still waters days like today.
6023.  Bible study goodness.
6024.  Commiserating with fellow introverts.
6025.  Interest in NAME.
6026.  Children's stories fun.
6027.  Flippin' Burger with and by Ashley.  Finally a great burger.
6028.  Nice weather to walk in.
6029.  The free History Museum.
6030.  Haircut/art bartering.
6031.  Good prayer time.
6032.  Asking for Pentecost part 2.
6033.  Prayer time with Audrey.
6034.  Uri and Isaiah sweetness.
6035.  Restful Saturday morning.
6036.  Jesus friendship sweetness.
6037.  Fun with Caley and Josh.
6038.  Despicable me 2.
6039.  Late night conversation goodness with Caley.
6040.  Random checks paying for all my bills with some leftover.
           God's sweet provision.
6041.  Jere Whitson outreach uncomfortable but sweet too.
6042.  Outgoing personalities.
6043.  Sweet woman inviting us in.
6044.  Susanna and her affection and serving heart.
6045.  Free food at Cookout.
6046.  Naomi, my door knocking buddy.
6047.  Lazy afternoon with Caley.
6048.  Working the Kroger coupon system.
6049.  Sleep abolishing migraine.
6050.  Extended time with Jesus and meditating on Lamentations
           mercy.
6051.  Possible new work.
6052.  Grocery run finished.
6053.  Daffodils = free fresh flowers.
6054.  Beautiful sunset.
6055.  And prayer for the nations.
6056.  Enjoying the audiobook 'Wonder.'
6057.  Emails from KK.
6058.  Perfect Spring weather day.  Finally thawing.
6059.  Nice walk with Ashley.
6060.  Nice Library guy.
6061.  Pineapple fried rice success.
6062.  First outdoor back deck eating this year.
6063.  The goat and the unicorn movie with Sindo.
6064.  Nice morning at the CPC.
6065.  All the sweet "yes ma'ams."
6066.  Sharon rockin' it.
6067.  My new word: niecphews.  Saving me seconds and the extra 
           4 syllables of saying "the nieces and nephew." 
6068.  Niecphews time!
6069.  Purple field?  Yes, covered in tiny purple flowers.
6070.  Playing 'Hide the Treasure' with the niecphews.
6071.  Swinging.
6072.  Bath time and thankful I don't have to do it often.
6073.  Movie cuddling with the kiddos, especially Aly.
6074.  Reading books to the kids and Kyla picking 'Ducks Don't
           Wear Socks,' the book that reminded me of her.
6075.  Zekey's whispered prayers.
6076.  Challenging the girls to dream big in their prayers like the
           book 'An Awesome Book.'  Prayer time then consisted of 
           asking that God give the girls wings to fly and seeing flying
           zebras and giraffes.
6077.  Quiet, slow, deep breathing of three sleeping little ones.
6078.  Small yawns.
6079.  Breakfast feast with the youngins.
6080.  Park time with their "frands."
6081.  Rambi flies again.
6082.  Zeke and Aly giggles when I pretend they kick me while
           swinging.
6083.  Part two of time with "frands" and treasure hunting.
6084.  Resting Zeke.
6085.  Time with Mum, Pa, and Ezra.
6086.  Crazy, intense movie "The Impossible" making me think.
6087.  Fun CPC training, catching up with other volunteers.
6088.  Betty Suiter inviting me to join her table.
6089.  Thought provoking movie 'God's Not Dead.'
6090.  Dinner of Thai food with my mom.
6091.  Getting to work with Melissa Creek.
6092.  Weekly multivitamins for the soul provided by Ann 
           Voskamp.
6093.  Clean kitchen floors.
6094.  Backpack still at Essex.
6095.  Only the free stuff from Bath & Body Works.
6096.  Coupon for Kohls via their free wi-fi.
6097.  Gorgeous sunset and great timing to see it.
6098.  'Call the Midwife' premiere with Erin and catch up time.
6099.  Hopeful email.
6100.  Phone catch up with Crystal.