7101. Making it to Hannah's before the monsoon.
7102. Time with Hannah, Nahum, and Sindy.
7103. Peaceful home.
7104. Nahum's response to my overseas work, one of
encouragement and excitement, not fear and worry and
telling me I should just stay here.
7105. Smooth edges on concrete.
7106. Morning sunlit room.
7107. Bay window with green trees and morning sunshine shining
through.
7108. Squirrels and birds in the trees.
7109. Short sermon, gospel goodness.
7110. Recognition of sin.
7111. The Farmer's Daughter brunch take 2.
7112. Chattanooga Farmer's market with Sindy.
7113. Seeing the ways God has been mindful of her like the
Taiwanese baker booth.
7114. My favorite bread from Whole Foods.
7115. Catching up with Pat for a bit.
7116. Seeing the Masons. They're everywhere!
7117. Bridge walking with Amanda and catching up.
7118. Cool river breezes on hot July days.
7119. Seeing my family for a few minutes.
7120. Worship driving.
7121. Some much needed introvert time.
7122. Finally a long night's sleep.
7123. Good time in Romans.
7124. Remaining calm when discussing the problem of dirty water
lasting more than a week.
7125. Getting water from the Cooks'.
7126. Caffeinated Brooke.
7127. The largest zucchini I've ever seen.
7128. Work from Gary.
7129. The clearest water I've seen in a week!
7130. A shower finally.
7131. And a clean house.
7132. Janet having a pie pan.
7133. The best peaches: sweet and tangy.
7134. Homemade peach pie scratched off the CA or Bustket List.
7135. Good rest.
7136. Architecture work.
7137. Seeing the Subletts.
7138. Sherlock DVDs.
7139. Good conversations.
7140. Great Grooveshark tunes for working.
7141. Purging.
7142. Carrie Brackney, such as encouragement.
7143. Nancy's analogy of how we still have weeds/fruit of wicked-
ness. We pray for the pestilence to get it but some remains.
7144. Busy in Baby Bucks.
7145. 'Boldly I Approach' by Rend Collective.
7146. "By grace alone somehow I stand
Where even angels fear to tread...
When condemnation grips my heart...
I hear the voice that scatters fear...
Oh praise the One who fights for me...
A thousand years, a thousand tongues
Are not enough to sing His praise.
7147. So good chicken salad and meal provisions.
7148. A day satiated.
7149. Freedom to confess, freedom to pray.
7150. Badminton with Megan.
7151. Cool July "fall" day.
7152. Blue skies so blue they look fake.
7153. Morning keyboard worship.
7154. Morning golden light.
7155. Ms. Rusty's surprise 90th birthday party.
7156. And her comment that if she had known she would have
worn her teeth.
7157. And her all around sassiness.
7158. Getting to spend the afternoon with my mom.
7159. And playing badminton with her.
7160. Seeing Liz for a minute.
7161. Sushi with Megan and Iftitan.
7162. Hanging out at the depot watching the Cream City sign.
7163. The beauty of God giving me 2 ears so I could close one off
in order to stay focused from distraction.
7164. Cherry Italian iced soda from Perk Up.
7165. Work finished.
7166. Cheap flip flops on eBay.
7167. Purge time.
7168. Crystal time.
7169. Book Club sleepover goodness.
7170. And hobo pack goodness.
7171. And S'more goodness.
7172. And hours by the fire goodness.
7173. And the rain.
7174. Late night Dutch Blitz time.
7175. Best night's sleep in comfy bed.
7176. Rain on a tin roof peacefulness.
7177. Adelaide giggles.
7178. Morning pancake breakfast with book club soul sisters.
7179. Asian food market goodies.
7180. Sushi with Crystal.
7181. Hobby Lobby time with my sissy.
7182. Prayer card surprise from the River.
7183. Opening up.
7184. Late night and late morning sleep in.
7185. Mastering the imprinting.
7186. Introvert afternoon.
7187. And evening in spite of company being here.
7188. Getting to meet Sindy's mom.
7189. Golden sun dripping from trees.
7190. Gorgeous sunset colors.
7191. Morning golden sunshine dripping on me.
7192. No work = heavy duty purging.
7193. A nice lunch with Erin.
7194. Seeing my dad and bro.
7195. Clean water from the Cooks' house.
7196. Much accomplished today.
7197. Ending the day with a nice, hot bath.
7198. Endeavor goodness.
7199. Morning rest.
7200. Helping the Boltons move.
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Gifts 7001-7100
7001. A nice hot bath on my aching hip.
7002. Freckled noses of the niecphews.
7003. Fourth of July funnel cakes for breakfast.
7004. Cool breezes.
7005. Kiddos catching candy.
7006. Good Bango with Daddy & Caley.
7007. Porch sitting.
7008. Trampoline jumping.
7009. Wiffle ball playing.
7010. Bratwursts and ding dongs.
7011. Sherlock watching with Daddy.
7012. Fireworks beauty with family.
7013. A great last 4th of July with family.
7014. Hammock reading.
7015. Finishing processing the hard thinking.
7016. Seeing Daddy's side of the family.
7017. All the yells for Cocoa.
7018. A great hamburger.
7019. Captured anew by the gospel while driving.
7020. Scripture memory time.
7021. A good release.
7022. Meeting my student's great aunt/smooth APU.
7023. A nice Asian dinner.
7024. Sindy's trust.
7025. Sunshine streaming through green tree canopy.
7026. Restful sleep.
7027. The book of Romans.
7028. Able to go to church and worship with my brothers and
sisters.
7029. Share Sunday.
7030. A relaxing afternoon at home.
7031. No traffic jam on the way to Nashville.
7032. A chance to chill and eat dinner while waiting on a flight.
7033. A $2 sub.
7034. A curious Asian and a laughing Columbian.
7035. Sunset beauty in my rearview mirror.
7036. Late night chat with Christina.
7037. Morning time in the Word.
7038. The 99.9% of the time our tap water works without fail.
7039. Bottled water.
7040. Errand time.
7041. Work time.
7042. Niecphews time.
7043. Dogwood fountain.
7044. Performances by said niecphews on the stage.
7045. Shaking the creeper.
7046. Brooke and the kids joining the niecphews.
7047. Finally a shower.
7048. Extra underwear for Zeke.
7049. Zeke's strong boy face after his boo boo.
7050. Aly finally calming.
7051. Bedtime stories and prayers.
7052. Quiet house, deep breathing, slumbering kiddos.
7053. Zeke snuggled with me in the middle of the night.
7054. Aly in a happier mood this morning.
7055. Zeke saying 'Alwhy' for alright.
7056. Car games with the kiddos.
7057. Beautiful and sweet Kyla drifting off to sleep.
7058. Much work accomplished today.
7059. Fun dinner at Mashaael's.
7060. Much laughter playing with Losha.
7061. Amazing Arabic food.
7062. A blessed evening all around.
7063. A new Harry Potter short story.
7064. KK's emails.
7065. Good, long sleep.
7066. Roof plan puzzle challenge.
7067. Endeavor.
7068. Too much freezer food.
7069. Super cute painting and enjoyment of making it.
7070. Badminton with Megan.
7071. Benmoosa kitchen fire extinguished.
7072. Good extended time in the Word.
7073. Lunch with the Suiters and Betty.
7074. A sweet time on the back porch, fans blowing, water falling.
7075. Reliving my journals from a decade ago and realizing the
growth.
7076. Sharing today without fear and enjoying it rather than feeling
obligated.
7077. Corinne's courage.
7078. An older couple willing to chat.
7079. Road trip with Sindy and hearing about her life.
7080. Drinking in the Sequatchie Valley beauty at the overlook,
enjoying the moment.
7081. Reminded that all that beauty is still broken and oh the
unimaginable beauty heaven will hold.
7082. The creation lifting our eyes to God.
7083. And discussing negative ions.
7084. Courtyard Marriott and finally a hot tub to enjoy.
7085. Relaxed.
7086. An empty pool area.
7087. Snack time with Sindy and the Masons.
7088. Prayer time.
7089. Working all day in a shaded pavilion.
7090. Nice breeze wafting through.
7091. Kind Louisiana man bringing us real Jambalaya.
7092. Beautiful weather.
7093. A cool morning.
7094. A coll shower to wash away the grime.
7095. Early to bed.
7096. A better day at the ball field.
7097. Scooter riding!
7098. Scooter laughing and almost but not wrecking.
7099. An extra $60.
7100. Sunset beauty over purple mountains majesty.
7002. Freckled noses of the niecphews.
7003. Fourth of July funnel cakes for breakfast.
7004. Cool breezes.
7005. Kiddos catching candy.
7006. Good Bango with Daddy & Caley.
7007. Porch sitting.
7008. Trampoline jumping.
7009. Wiffle ball playing.
7010. Bratwursts and ding dongs.
7011. Sherlock watching with Daddy.
7012. Fireworks beauty with family.
7013. A great last 4th of July with family.
7014. Hammock reading.
7015. Finishing processing the hard thinking.
7016. Seeing Daddy's side of the family.
7017. All the yells for Cocoa.
7018. A great hamburger.
7019. Captured anew by the gospel while driving.
7020. Scripture memory time.
7021. A good release.
7022. Meeting my student's great aunt/smooth APU.
7023. A nice Asian dinner.
7024. Sindy's trust.
7025. Sunshine streaming through green tree canopy.
7026. Restful sleep.
7027. The book of Romans.
7028. Able to go to church and worship with my brothers and
sisters.
7029. Share Sunday.
7030. A relaxing afternoon at home.
7031. No traffic jam on the way to Nashville.
7032. A chance to chill and eat dinner while waiting on a flight.
7033. A $2 sub.
7034. A curious Asian and a laughing Columbian.
7035. Sunset beauty in my rearview mirror.
7036. Late night chat with Christina.
7037. Morning time in the Word.
7038. The 99.9% of the time our tap water works without fail.
7039. Bottled water.
7040. Errand time.
7041. Work time.
7042. Niecphews time.
7043. Dogwood fountain.
7044. Performances by said niecphews on the stage.
7045. Shaking the creeper.
7046. Brooke and the kids joining the niecphews.
7047. Finally a shower.
7048. Extra underwear for Zeke.
7049. Zeke's strong boy face after his boo boo.
7050. Aly finally calming.
7051. Bedtime stories and prayers.
7052. Quiet house, deep breathing, slumbering kiddos.
7053. Zeke snuggled with me in the middle of the night.
7054. Aly in a happier mood this morning.
7055. Zeke saying 'Alwhy' for alright.
7056. Car games with the kiddos.
7057. Beautiful and sweet Kyla drifting off to sleep.
7058. Much work accomplished today.
7059. Fun dinner at Mashaael's.
7060. Much laughter playing with Losha.
7061. Amazing Arabic food.
7062. A blessed evening all around.
7063. A new Harry Potter short story.
7064. KK's emails.
7065. Good, long sleep.
7066. Roof plan puzzle challenge.
7067. Endeavor.
7068. Too much freezer food.
7069. Super cute painting and enjoyment of making it.
7070. Badminton with Megan.
7071. Benmoosa kitchen fire extinguished.
7072. Good extended time in the Word.
7073. Lunch with the Suiters and Betty.
7074. A sweet time on the back porch, fans blowing, water falling.
7075. Reliving my journals from a decade ago and realizing the
growth.
7076. Sharing today without fear and enjoying it rather than feeling
obligated.
7077. Corinne's courage.
7078. An older couple willing to chat.
7079. Road trip with Sindy and hearing about her life.
7080. Drinking in the Sequatchie Valley beauty at the overlook,
enjoying the moment.
7081. Reminded that all that beauty is still broken and oh the
unimaginable beauty heaven will hold.
7082. The creation lifting our eyes to God.
7083. And discussing negative ions.
7084. Courtyard Marriott and finally a hot tub to enjoy.
7085. Relaxed.
7086. An empty pool area.
7087. Snack time with Sindy and the Masons.
7088. Prayer time.
7089. Working all day in a shaded pavilion.
7090. Nice breeze wafting through.
7091. Kind Louisiana man bringing us real Jambalaya.
7092. Beautiful weather.
7093. A cool morning.
7094. A coll shower to wash away the grime.
7095. Early to bed.
7096. A better day at the ball field.
7097. Scooter riding!
7098. Scooter laughing and almost but not wrecking.
7099. An extra $60.
7100. Sunset beauty over purple mountains majesty.
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Gifts 6901-7000
6901. A much needed adjustment.
6902. The Spirite quickly dissipating my temper and helping me see
truth.
6903. A nap during the movie.
6904. Skyping with my bro and family.
6905. Aly memorizing 22 verses.
6906. Kind man on sidewalk telling em I look more beautiful than
Taylor Swift.
6907. And giving me the weather forecast.
6908. Kind words from Jimmy and Curtis about my leaving the
worship team.
6909. Benjamin Cook pushing the scooter around and making race
car noises.
6910. Finally making the bike ride happen with the Cook kids.
6911. Bike revolution coming to Cookeville.
6912. Making ti home in time for Ashley to stop by.
6913. No one breaking in even though my door was left open.
6914. Elizabeth's energy and grins and waves.
6915. Looking through old papers and finding so many notes and
drawings from my little bus friend, Ashley.
6916. Iftitan and Mashaael covering my movie ticket and drink.
6917. Really enjoying Maleficent, such a great story.
6918. Jolina's live chat and finding Crystal online too.
6919. Finishing a journal.
6920. Pantry purged and organized.
6921. Not getting called to sit with the Mason kids in the middle of
the night.
6922. Great Bible study as usual.
6923. Blog time.
6924. Purging project finished.
6925. Shawna's joy and sadness at my good news.
6926. Getting to be a special part of her life.
6927. Perfect prayer walking weather.
6928. Free, fresh eggs from Brooks.
6929. Good sleep.
6930. Seeing Jess and good conversations with her.
6931. Quiet, prayerful drive to Nashville.
6932. Smooth pickups.
6933. Safe driving in downpour.
6934. FLS provided lunch.
6935. Students liking my name because it's cute.
6936. Celebrating G's birthday.
6937. World Cup excitement with international students.
6938. Paid time to shop.
6939. Kind and patient man at AT&T.
6940. Hugs from students dropped off.
6941. Overtime.
6942. Sunset at Sherlock Park with friends.
6943. Endeavor.
6944. Waking early so as not to be rushed.
6945. Good times with Mama Shirley.
6946. Making it just in time for APU #2.
6947. An UM service miscommunication but Mama Kirk there to
catch the student.
6948. Not having to drive.
6949. Catching up with Jon Matlock.
6950. Evening goodness and food and jokes with the Cooks and
Sindo.
6951. Zeke joyfully exclaiming 'Cocoa!' when he realized I was on
the phone.
6952. Skyping and silly bedtime stories with the niecphews.
6953. A day full of people and yet my soul is filled and my mind is
not tired.
6954. FOUR smooth airport pickups in one weekend!
6955. The girls from yesterday squeezing my neck they were so
happy to see me.
6956. Good, long hugs from Berakah and Beraiah.
6957. Sandy Cook enjoying my piano serenade.
6958. Morning massage and her knowing how to make all my
rough places feel better.
6959. So thankful for insurance that covers chiropractors and
massages.
6960. So, so relaxed afterward.
6961. Lunch with my bro and sis-in-law.
6962. Blackberries from them.
6963. Cute old woman at Walmart.
6964. Sherlock at the library.
6965. Finally a schedule.
6966. Language games.
6967. Walking with Christina and Mary.
6968. Tennis camp reading time/sunshine time/ international time.
6969. A shift on Saturday.
6970. Schedule not what I expected but realizing God knows what
I need and continues to stretch me in being flexible.
6971. Quiet afternoon.
6972. Relaxing bath.
6973. Burgess picnic with Mego.
6974. Burgess, my happy place.
6975. White County farm land.
6976. Cobbler lessons and more importantly cobbler eating.
6977. Great 5 minute visits turned 60 minutes with the Masons
basking in the truth and goodness and wonder of the gospel.
6978. G-Lo and the Hoover Evelyn.
6979. A chance to wrestle and process hard thoughts.
6980. Sushi with Katie.
6981. And talks of great possible adventures.
6982. One more day down at the CPC.
6983. Seeing clients we have helped.
6984. No headache after yesterday's doozy.
6985. Prayer driving.
6986. A lovely evening with the Hendersons.
6987. Not having to go back to Cookeville.
6988. All the suicidal rabbits and deer not jumping in front of my
car.
6989. Craig's friendship with an SA guy.
6990. And the family sharing/discipling the nations.
6991. And his boldness at work.
6992. Getting home late to a chatty mom.
6993. Sleeping til 9.
6994. Lunch with Crystal and a chatty dad.
6995. Time with the niecphews playing wiffle ball, trampoline
jumping, movie watching, and bubble hit.
6996. Napping Zeke.
6997. Cool July day.
6998. Beautiful sunshine, blue skies, and green grass.
6999. A nice, hot bath on my aching hip.
7000. Dinner on the front porch with Caley, Josh, and Daddy.
6902. The Spirite quickly dissipating my temper and helping me see
truth.
6903. A nap during the movie.
6904. Skyping with my bro and family.
6905. Aly memorizing 22 verses.
6906. Kind man on sidewalk telling em I look more beautiful than
Taylor Swift.
6907. And giving me the weather forecast.
6908. Kind words from Jimmy and Curtis about my leaving the
worship team.
6909. Benjamin Cook pushing the scooter around and making race
car noises.
6910. Finally making the bike ride happen with the Cook kids.
6911. Bike revolution coming to Cookeville.
6912. Making ti home in time for Ashley to stop by.
6913. No one breaking in even though my door was left open.
6914. Elizabeth's energy and grins and waves.
6915. Looking through old papers and finding so many notes and
drawings from my little bus friend, Ashley.
6916. Iftitan and Mashaael covering my movie ticket and drink.
6917. Really enjoying Maleficent, such a great story.
6918. Jolina's live chat and finding Crystal online too.
6919. Finishing a journal.
6920. Pantry purged and organized.
6921. Not getting called to sit with the Mason kids in the middle of
the night.
6922. Great Bible study as usual.
6923. Blog time.
6924. Purging project finished.
6925. Shawna's joy and sadness at my good news.
6926. Getting to be a special part of her life.
6927. Perfect prayer walking weather.
6928. Free, fresh eggs from Brooks.
6929. Good sleep.
6930. Seeing Jess and good conversations with her.
6931. Quiet, prayerful drive to Nashville.
6932. Smooth pickups.
6933. Safe driving in downpour.
6934. FLS provided lunch.
6935. Students liking my name because it's cute.
6936. Celebrating G's birthday.
6937. World Cup excitement with international students.
6938. Paid time to shop.
6939. Kind and patient man at AT&T.
6940. Hugs from students dropped off.
6941. Overtime.
6942. Sunset at Sherlock Park with friends.
6943. Endeavor.
6944. Waking early so as not to be rushed.
6945. Good times with Mama Shirley.
6946. Making it just in time for APU #2.
6947. An UM service miscommunication but Mama Kirk there to
catch the student.
6948. Not having to drive.
6949. Catching up with Jon Matlock.
6950. Evening goodness and food and jokes with the Cooks and
Sindo.
6951. Zeke joyfully exclaiming 'Cocoa!' when he realized I was on
the phone.
6952. Skyping and silly bedtime stories with the niecphews.
6953. A day full of people and yet my soul is filled and my mind is
not tired.
6954. FOUR smooth airport pickups in one weekend!
6955. The girls from yesterday squeezing my neck they were so
happy to see me.
6956. Good, long hugs from Berakah and Beraiah.
6957. Sandy Cook enjoying my piano serenade.
6958. Morning massage and her knowing how to make all my
rough places feel better.
6959. So thankful for insurance that covers chiropractors and
massages.
6960. So, so relaxed afterward.
6961. Lunch with my bro and sis-in-law.
6962. Blackberries from them.
6963. Cute old woman at Walmart.
6964. Sherlock at the library.
6965. Finally a schedule.
6966. Language games.
6967. Walking with Christina and Mary.
6968. Tennis camp reading time/sunshine time/ international time.
6969. A shift on Saturday.
6970. Schedule not what I expected but realizing God knows what
I need and continues to stretch me in being flexible.
6971. Quiet afternoon.
6972. Relaxing bath.
6973. Burgess picnic with Mego.
6974. Burgess, my happy place.
6975. White County farm land.
6976. Cobbler lessons and more importantly cobbler eating.
6977. Great 5 minute visits turned 60 minutes with the Masons
basking in the truth and goodness and wonder of the gospel.
6978. G-Lo and the Hoover Evelyn.
6979. A chance to wrestle and process hard thoughts.
6980. Sushi with Katie.
6981. And talks of great possible adventures.
6982. One more day down at the CPC.
6983. Seeing clients we have helped.
6984. No headache after yesterday's doozy.
6985. Prayer driving.
6986. A lovely evening with the Hendersons.
6987. Not having to go back to Cookeville.
6988. All the suicidal rabbits and deer not jumping in front of my
car.
6989. Craig's friendship with an SA guy.
6990. And the family sharing/discipling the nations.
6991. And his boldness at work.
6992. Getting home late to a chatty mom.
6993. Sleeping til 9.
6994. Lunch with Crystal and a chatty dad.
6995. Time with the niecphews playing wiffle ball, trampoline
jumping, movie watching, and bubble hit.
6996. Napping Zeke.
6997. Cool July day.
6998. Beautiful sunshine, blue skies, and green grass.
6999. A nice, hot bath on my aching hip.
7000. Dinner on the front porch with Caley, Josh, and Daddy.
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