6401. The Cooks and Audrey separately yelling/honking at me on
my bike.
6402. Finding a cheap suitcase.
6403. More stuff on eBay.
6404. Worshipful quiet time.
6405. Come Thou Fount.
6406. Cummins Falls beauty.
6407. Cold water for hot feet.
6408. Gold star moment: water droplets sparkling in sunshine on a
backdrop of blue skies falling like cool droplets of grace.
6409. Good conversations about The Land I Love.
6410. Tilapia and Brussels sprouts with bacon for lunch.
6411. Lamahcun by and with Iftitan.
6412. Seeing my friends the Cooks before their big trip.
6413. And the affection they cause.
6414. "You are the one my heart is waiting for
You are my treasure, You are the key, You are the door
You hold me tight, You hold me quiet, You hold me safe."
6415. Morning and afternoon naps.
6416. Afternoon with Ashley & Elizabeth.
6417. Kind elderly man letting me in front and a fun conversation.
6418. Giggles & crafts with Caley & Mum.
6419. Good night's sleep.
6420. A shower.
6421. Beautiful, fresh cut flowers from Mom's garden.
6422. The dogs not attacking.
6423. Forecast changing from 100% rain to 0%.
6424. Beautiful, perfect tea party weather in actuality.
6425. Beautiful tea party.
6426. Girls coming around the house in princess attire.
6427. Tilinia getting out of room finally.
6428. And her finding her keys.
6429. Cleaning up quickly.
6430. A dinner of sustenance.
6431. Laughing so hard I cried at my backwards 15 party.
6432. Starry drive home accompanied by an audiobook.
6433. Finally finished with 'The Pilgrim's Regress.'
6434. Tear down goodness.
6435. A parking space at Burgess Falls.
6436. And lunch there.
6437. Two days of forecasted rain turned beautiful.
6438. Harold Jean and Norma Jean: two Jeans making a beautiful
older couple turned friends.
6439. An afternoon meditating and blogging about the Good
News.
6440. Brussels sprouts with bacon.
6441. Skyping with my Mum and Pa.
6442. Not having to raise funds and a quicker timeline by almost a
year.
6443. Christina taking the recycling stuff.
6444. Me: a magnet for sweet, chatty old people.
6445. Reading and blogging under a shade tree.
6446. Finding my flash drive with ALL my pictures.
6447. Hanging with Iftitan and Megan.
6448. Serving neighbors with sweets.
6449. Impromptu lunch with Megan.
6450. A bit of work for Morris Mabry.
6451. An FLS movie shift.
6452. A free medium popcorn from rewards thanks to FLS.
6453. A great funny and clean movie: 'Moms' Night Out.'
6454. $80 rewards from signing up for Amazon card.
6455. Which means my long wanted jacket was free.
6456. My computer.
6457. Seeing Sonya.
6458. Talking with Talitha.
6459. Full moon shining.
6460. Seeing the maturing that has happened since I was in 7th
grade.
6461. Unexpected skyping with the Vaughns.
6462. Dancing to 'Tis a Gift To Be Simple.'
6463. Introvert time at the CPC.
6464. Finding Mashaael's family at the airport.
6465. Eyesight.
6466. My car, a good little sucker.
6467. Safe travels in the rain.
6468. Dark things in the lives of those close to me but hope in the
Savior of the world.
6469. Seeing the McAfees at BNA.
6470. Availability to serve others.
6471. The outward show of affection.
6472. The glorious clouds and blue skies peeking out.
6473. Getting to paint with Sindy and the Bolton ladies.
6474. Confession.
6475. My new, so soft fleece.
6476. Bible study share time.
6477. Closer to finishing SAJIYH blog section.
6478. Nice sushi birthday lunch with Liz.
6479. Meatball subs.
6480. With friends celebrating life.
6481. Ashley making me laugh.
6482. Sweet girl time encouraging one another.
6483. Chickfila chicken biscuit.
6484. Drive time with Crystal.
6485. Fresh brunch with and by Hannah.
6486. New shoes.
6487. Elijah calling McKenzie "baby."
6488. And her calling him "little guy."
6489. Her saying "I got too many boogers."
6490. Foggy mountain beauty.
6491. In bed early.
6492. Sitting with Erin at church.
6493. Skeleton tear down crew but getting to help ease loads of
others.
6494. An afternoon with my sissy.
6495. Early to bed again.
6496. Birthday lunch with Erin.
6497. Seeing Caroline graduate high school.
6498. And seeing the Hendersons and Mev.
6499. Starry Dunlap sky.
6500. Chatting with my mom.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Gifts 6301-6400
6301. Playing dollhouse with McKenzie.
6302. And playing laptop on her back and hearing her giggles.
6303. Shrimp chips and sushi with Crystal.
6304. And candy, Dutch Blitz, Canasta, Sidewalk chalk,
Hopscotch, and Yahtzee.
6305. Throwing two separate yahtzees on the first roll.
6306. Starry drive home.
6307. Prayer walking morning.
6308. Andy at Jw and catching up with him.
6309. Celebrating by a happy dance with Megan & Emily.
6310. Encouraging and challenging sermon.
6311. Megan buying my lunch.
6312. Catching up with Jon at Blue Coast.
6313. Hiking with friends.
6314. And Michael proposing to Sindy, seeing the fruition of
desires fulfilled.
6315. Martha's Pretty Point.
6316. And prayer.
6317. Extra time with Megan.
6318. And more good conversations with Brooks.
6319. Sunday evening movie.
6320. Finally some good rest and almost no headache.
6321. Calm Monday allowing a Monday sabbath.
6322. Reminders of why singleness is awesome: risks are not as
big, shows that only Christ can complete me, marriage is
temporary, extra time for reading/Word/sermons, possible
greater impact because of singleness for spread of Good
News.
6323. Finished mom's bday gift.
6324. A surprise party with the Cooks, Sindo, Michael, Megan,
the Hales, Jennifer, Katie.
6325. JJ's delayed SURPRIIISE!
6326. Brooke's idea for a bike parade even though it was rained
out.
6327. Fun gifts: Cando only card, Sindo's crazy pics, Beraiah's
rock art.
6328. JJ's face when the bag was empty.
6329. Benjamin's grin.
6330. Cheeseless pizza for me.
6331. And a cake bar!
6332. Finally getting to Skype with Maddy.
6333. Making it inside just before the downpour.
6334. The blue color on Cadbury mini eggs.
6335. Discussing root issues and Jesus at the CPC.
6336. Work finished.
6337. Celebratory bday dinner with Meg and Em.
6338. And their willingness to try dessert sushi.
6339. Megan telling me I'm just now starting to ripen as I turn 32.
6340. An unexpected first birthday wish.
6341. Chill bday morning.
6342. Caley, my mom, Zekey, the Hale girls, Luke, Shawna, and
family singing 'Happy Birthday.'
6343. Bday texts from Crystal, Sindy, Melissa D, Jody, Iftitan,
Emily, Caroline, Megan S, Katie R, Katie K, Erin, April P,
Christina.
6344. Jana's super sweet text: "Cando, Happy Birthday Friend! I
simply cannot convey in one text how amazing you are &
how blessed I am to call you friend. Thankful for how God
has worked in your life this year & beyond pumped to see
what he has in store for the next one! Praying you have a
day as amazing as you are."
6345. Bday phone calls from Turtle Patronus, Sandy, Pap-pa.
6346. Celebrating twice with Crystal.
6347. Cheerio treats, cake, cookies, and muffins.
6348. Perfect blue sky.
6349. All the kids (Kyla, Aly, Zeke, Ezra) giving me a dollar or
change. Sacrifice.
6350. Trampoline jumping.
6351. Hobo pack goodness.
6352. Family picture giggles.
6353. Lorie's Facebook post. So sweet and humbling and
honoring.
6354. Great Bible study and even greater girls.
6355. Cherry Italian soda.
6356. A nap.
6357. Hanging with Joshua and Caroline.
6358. Good conversation with Ashley.
6359. And great walking weather.
6360. Getting to go in front at Aldi, and the cashier bagging my
groceries.
6361. A close parking space at Kroger.
6362. And no people in the checkout line.
6363. Christina taking me to sushi and waiting for God's
provision.
6364. Perfect sushi dinner.
6365. Walking home to a gorgeous sunset.
6366. Chill Friday evening with Christina.
6367. And her getting to leave work early.
6368. Bike ride to farmer's market with Sindy.
6369. Her making me lunch.
6370. And washing our dishes.
6371. Pies turning out great.
6372. Audiobooks for long car rides.
6373. Making it on time.
6374. "Still got it" moment tonight.
6375. Hanging with Jess and Changhee.
6376. A brilliant sunset.
6377. Jody's grandparents cutting a rug on the dance floor.
6378. Keyboard worship time.
6379. Zeke's grin upon recognizing me.
6380. Getting to share my passion again.
6381. And a worker for Ethiopia.
6382. Celebrating another year of my mom's life.
6383. Such Spring beauty in the Sequatchie Valley.
6384. Mountains in rear view mirror.
6385. Dinner finally.
6386. Early to bed.
6387. Park working.
6388. Brussels sprouts and bacon.
6389. An FLS shift.
6390. Much accomplished today.
6391. Not driving my car for two days.
6392. Surprise notes from Sindy for my bday.
6393. Getting to help the Masons move.
6394. God's provision in their new temporary home.
6395. A restful dinner.
6396. Singing 'Eye of the Tiger' and speaking in silly voices with
Joshua.
6397. Hanging with Joshua and Caroline over pizza.
6398. Good conversations with Sharon.
6399. Wisdom from the marrieds.
6400. Lovely bike ride.
6302. And playing laptop on her back and hearing her giggles.
6303. Shrimp chips and sushi with Crystal.
6304. And candy, Dutch Blitz, Canasta, Sidewalk chalk,
Hopscotch, and Yahtzee.
6305. Throwing two separate yahtzees on the first roll.
6306. Starry drive home.
6307. Prayer walking morning.
6308. Andy at Jw and catching up with him.
6309. Celebrating by a happy dance with Megan & Emily.
6310. Encouraging and challenging sermon.
6311. Megan buying my lunch.
6312. Catching up with Jon at Blue Coast.
6313. Hiking with friends.
6314. And Michael proposing to Sindy, seeing the fruition of
desires fulfilled.
6315. Martha's Pretty Point.
6316. And prayer.
6317. Extra time with Megan.
6318. And more good conversations with Brooks.
6319. Sunday evening movie.
6320. Finally some good rest and almost no headache.
6321. Calm Monday allowing a Monday sabbath.
6322. Reminders of why singleness is awesome: risks are not as
big, shows that only Christ can complete me, marriage is
temporary, extra time for reading/Word/sermons, possible
greater impact because of singleness for spread of Good
News.
6323. Finished mom's bday gift.
6324. A surprise party with the Cooks, Sindo, Michael, Megan,
the Hales, Jennifer, Katie.
6325. JJ's delayed SURPRIIISE!
6326. Brooke's idea for a bike parade even though it was rained
out.
6327. Fun gifts: Cando only card, Sindo's crazy pics, Beraiah's
rock art.
6328. JJ's face when the bag was empty.
6329. Benjamin's grin.
6330. Cheeseless pizza for me.
6331. And a cake bar!
6332. Finally getting to Skype with Maddy.
6333. Making it inside just before the downpour.
6334. The blue color on Cadbury mini eggs.
6335. Discussing root issues and Jesus at the CPC.
6336. Work finished.
6337. Celebratory bday dinner with Meg and Em.
6338. And their willingness to try dessert sushi.
6339. Megan telling me I'm just now starting to ripen as I turn 32.
6340. An unexpected first birthday wish.
6341. Chill bday morning.
6342. Caley, my mom, Zekey, the Hale girls, Luke, Shawna, and
family singing 'Happy Birthday.'
6343. Bday texts from Crystal, Sindy, Melissa D, Jody, Iftitan,
Emily, Caroline, Megan S, Katie R, Katie K, Erin, April P,
Christina.
6344. Jana's super sweet text: "Cando, Happy Birthday Friend! I
simply cannot convey in one text how amazing you are &
how blessed I am to call you friend. Thankful for how God
has worked in your life this year & beyond pumped to see
what he has in store for the next one! Praying you have a
day as amazing as you are."
6345. Bday phone calls from Turtle Patronus, Sandy, Pap-pa.
6346. Celebrating twice with Crystal.
6347. Cheerio treats, cake, cookies, and muffins.
6348. Perfect blue sky.
6349. All the kids (Kyla, Aly, Zeke, Ezra) giving me a dollar or
change. Sacrifice.
6350. Trampoline jumping.
6351. Hobo pack goodness.
6352. Family picture giggles.
6353. Lorie's Facebook post. So sweet and humbling and
honoring.
6354. Great Bible study and even greater girls.
6355. Cherry Italian soda.
6356. A nap.
6357. Hanging with Joshua and Caroline.
6358. Good conversation with Ashley.
6359. And great walking weather.
6360. Getting to go in front at Aldi, and the cashier bagging my
groceries.
6361. A close parking space at Kroger.
6362. And no people in the checkout line.
6363. Christina taking me to sushi and waiting for God's
provision.
6364. Perfect sushi dinner.
6365. Walking home to a gorgeous sunset.
6366. Chill Friday evening with Christina.
6367. And her getting to leave work early.
6368. Bike ride to farmer's market with Sindy.
6369. Her making me lunch.
6370. And washing our dishes.
6371. Pies turning out great.
6372. Audiobooks for long car rides.
6373. Making it on time.
6374. "Still got it" moment tonight.
6375. Hanging with Jess and Changhee.
6376. A brilliant sunset.
6377. Jody's grandparents cutting a rug on the dance floor.
6378. Keyboard worship time.
6379. Zeke's grin upon recognizing me.
6380. Getting to share my passion again.
6381. And a worker for Ethiopia.
6382. Celebrating another year of my mom's life.
6383. Such Spring beauty in the Sequatchie Valley.
6384. Mountains in rear view mirror.
6385. Dinner finally.
6386. Early to bed.
6387. Park working.
6388. Brussels sprouts and bacon.
6389. An FLS shift.
6390. Much accomplished today.
6391. Not driving my car for two days.
6392. Surprise notes from Sindy for my bday.
6393. Getting to help the Masons move.
6394. God's provision in their new temporary home.
6395. A restful dinner.
6396. Singing 'Eye of the Tiger' and speaking in silly voices with
Joshua.
6397. Hanging with Joshua and Caroline over pizza.
6398. Good conversations with Sharon.
6399. Wisdom from the marrieds.
6400. Lovely bike ride.
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