7301. A's gruff yet sweet voice.
7302. Sweet treasure of Bible study friends.
7303. Great worship inducing discussions of God's grace, the
coming new creation, ever increasing joy, and "You are
more joy to me than..."
7304. The sweet part of 'The Horse and His Boy' where Aslan tells
him he was the lion who helped him join Aravis, and gave
them energy to make it with news of attack, and comforted
and protected him by the tombs, and made sure he survived
as a baby.
7305. And then the part where Aslan bends low and shows him
affection.
7306. Surprised by the red orange ball of sunrise light.
7307. Watching the dawn come.
7308. Muted dawn colors.
7309. That perfect golden morning sunshine color.
7310. Andre having his flight info since I forgot my copy.
7311. Movies with the Camp kids.
7312. A gift of Ecuadorian candies from the Ecuador group.
7313. Seeing Chris, Tilinia, and the niecphews.
7314. Zeke's awe at the store.
7315. Dinner with Megan, Mashaael, and Christina.
7316. Yummy Thai food.
7317. Bright blue skies replacing dark luminous clouds.
7318. Surprised by the orange ball of sunset, surprised
by light twice in one day.
7319. Liberty.
7320. Sweet couple sitting in the back of the truck.
7321. Another good, long sleep.
7322. A chill morning.
7323. Foggy mountains.
7324. Zeke, all smiles as he opens gifts.
7325. Movie with Daddy-o.
7326. Bible trivia and convos with my mom.
7327. Late but mental ability to do scripture memory.
7328. A midnight sushi dinner before an all night airport shift.
7329. Still going strong.
7330. Smooth middle of the night APD.
7331. Sleep at last.
7332. Instant sermon.
7333. Jolina to drive letting me enjoy the ride for a change.
7334. All the girls with their kids at the pool party.
7335. Always the feast.
7336. No headache.
7337. Adelaide calling me Misty and burying her head in my legs.
7338. How well the kids played together.
7339. Hadassah's many questions and Kaitlin's great answers.
7340. Elijah saying my name over and over on his way home.
7341. Seeing my bestie and her family.
7342. Oh the yummy sushi.
7343. Golden sunset sunshine.
7344. A chance to blog some thoughts.
7345. Taking the morning to chill.
7346. Favor of my landlord.
7347. The gift of architecture work even though I tried to get out
of it.
7348. Dinner with the Cooks and Sindo, treasures in my life.
7349. Early to bed.
7350. Jessica stopping by to see me.
7351. Headache easing after nap.
7352. An actual good movie.
7353. Reddish orange ball of light hiding while I seek.
7354. Summer sunset colors.
7355. Hanging with Mashaael.
7356. So yummy warm chocolate chip cookies.
7357. No headache for 90% of day.
7358. Counseling like a champ finally feeling kinda ok with it.
7359. Sharon Gray.
7360. Language games.
7361. Movie night with the Boltons.
7362. And popcorn.
7363. Worshiping while working.
7364. Thinking of the day when I'll sing, "What has washed away
my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. What has made me
whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus."
7365. Finishing MM work.
7366. Time to gather and organize my yard sale stuff.
7367. Sindy helping me as well.
7368. Finally trying out the stretching table.
7369. Remembering my charger before it was too late.
7370. Zeke eager to be my helper and calling for me.
7371. Hugs from Kyla and Aly and them fighting over who got to
hug me.
7372. An inside yard sale in the August heat.
7373. And table and extra space by the door.
7374. All my stuff fitting.
7375. A shower finally.
7376. Seeing my sissy for a minute.
7377. 10,000,000 points on my language game.
7378. Seeing the gigantic spider web BEFORE I ran my face into
it.
7379. Not much rain for our yard sale.
7380. Again, the chance to be inside.
7381. Julie buying my Cades Cove painting.
7382. And hanging it immediately.
7383. Selling some stuff!
7384. Fun times with and beauty of the niecphews.
7385. A few minutes with Crystal.
7386. Catching up with Ronnie.
7387. Sandy buying a painting too, my 2 biggest ones gone.
7388. Sunset glory after brooding stormy rain.
7389. Realizing I was no longer selling yard sale stuff and the
decision to leave early and use that time for friends.
7390. Only bringing back 1 tote of things.
7391. Bowling two strikes in a row.
7392. Fun times with Megan, Mashaael, and Christina.
7393. Pleasure of yummy Mexican food without cheese.
7394. Heavy rainfall.
7395. 'Life is Beautiful' beauty and sharing it for the first time
with Mashaael and Christina.
7396. Warm chocolate chip cookies, my favorite.
7397. A church service that filled my soul.
7398. Big prayers prayed.
7399. Sweet sisters to pray for me as well and long embraces with
Lisa, Brooke, Laurie, and Caroline.
7400. Hearing the Suiters share their passion.
Ann Voskamp in her book 'One Thousand Gifts' begins a list trying to come up with 1,000 gifts or things she is thankful for. She describes this thankfulness/list making as unwrapping love. I have started this myself and it is pretty cool to name the little blessings in life and know that "Every good and perfect gift is from above". -James 1:17
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Gifts 7201-7300
7201. Creek water coolness on hot feet.
7202. Boy not drowning.
7203. No injuries, prayers answered.
7204. Walmart trip paid for.
7205. Evening work.
7206. Summer salads.
7207. Good quality chocolate.
7208. The Spirit prompting me to check on a troubled friend.
7209. A chance to use my wholeness to let people lean on me in
their brokenness.
7210. An evening shower by candlelight, ultimate rest.
7211. Money to pay bills and some extra.
7212. First solo counseling went well.
7213. A minute to process all that is going on.
7214. The surprising beauty after the Ensor sink trail.
7215. Lovely time with the Boltons.
7216. 'Legend of the Guardians' goodness.
7217. Movie theater popcorn.
7218. Taking time to process and journal.
7219. More stuff on eBay.
7220. Older electrical man and his Southern gospel music, excited
amens, and heartfelt yet off key rendition of 'Amazing
Grace.'
7221. A quiet van ride.
7222. Skipping rocks.
7223. Rock Island view.
7224. Chatting with some Japanese girls.
7225. Cafeteria dinner.
7226. A bit o work.
7227. A walk to Ralph's with Christina.
7228. Prayer at just the right time.
7229. Unexpected reading time.
7230. Lovely lunch with the Hales.
7231. Not so busy afternoon doing to do list items.
7232. Open windows, critters chirping, reminding me of camping
days.
7233. Cool summer breeze through windows also camping
reminiscent.
7234. Christina to pray with me.
7235. Finally blogging through thoughts and emotions.
7236. Much accomplished this week.
7237. Rockstar parking at the airport.
7238. Excited Chinese student.
7239. His awe of nature in Tennessee.
7240. Him giving me and my sister a key chain charm.
7241. The surprise Book he showed me.
7242. Back in time to swing by the Asian food market.
7243. Cracking up at old DVDs.
7244. Sweet dinner date outside eating yummy food with
Christina and Sindy.
7245. Fresh baked cookies.
7246. Windy breezes on hot bike rides.
7247. Rejoined with my family of believers.
7248. Jim's passion in reminding us of Christ's death.
7249. Summer Theology series goodness, a breath of fresh air.
7250. Renewed joy.
7251. Maturing in those I have prayed for.
7252. Pat Thornsberry telling me that strength will rise as we wait
on the Lord and how I'm going to soar like eagles.
7253. Following her word we sang 'Everlasting God.'
7254. New curtain cart excitement.
7255. Boxes and squash brought to me.
7256. Crafting afternoon.
7257. Finally making the "I'd rather read than ribbit" craft after all
these years.
7258. And working with the glass chips finally.
7259. And making Zeke's gift.
7260. Reliving 'The Chronicles of Narnia.'
7261. The T's listed in the sermon and how God is the God of all
nations.
7262. Brooke's choked up prayer sweetness.
7263. Getting to work with her today.
7264. Going back to our first memory: Hidden Hollow.
7265. Watching the kids have a blast at that weird place.
7266. Cool temperatures.
7267. The little guy's energy.
7268. Headache evenutally easing.
7269. Relaxing reading bath.
7270. Things packed up.
7271. The realization that Jesus was not self-seeking, didn't pursue
sexual immorality, deceit, thievery, murder, backstabbing,
etc. but rather He laid down His life for us who do those
things.
7272. Time to finish my book.
7273. Warm sun on a cool July day.
7274. The jovialness of D, his sweet, young, innocent spirit.
7275. Watching a tennis player excel in his skill.
7276. Finishing my book before the library fines kick in.
7277. Driving home with the windows down, lost in the Narnian
world via audiobooks.
7278. Seeing Crystal for a minute.
7279. Language quiz by my dad and knowing most of it.
7280. Him coming through knee surgery ok.
7281. Zeke's response to the new living room walls: "I love it."
7282. Trampoline games with the niecphews.
7283. Cool July breezes.
7284. Family dinner.
7285. Wiffle ball.
7286. Finding the badminton set.
7287. First sleepover at my sissy's house.
7288. Falling asleep watching TV.
7289. Morning fog over the valley.
7290. Extra time with my dad.
7291. More audiobook time.
7292. Another good day at the CPC.
7293. Dinner, donuts, and a movie with Sindy.
7294. Quiet morning.
7295. Successfully making it to Ruby Falls without getting lost.
7296. Getting to share Sequatchie Valley beauty with
internationals.
7297. Good conversations with E learning about Ecuador.
7298. Asleep by 9:30.
7299. Awake at exactly 5am, late but not a deal breaker.
7300. A and D and their sweet personas.
7202. Boy not drowning.
7203. No injuries, prayers answered.
7204. Walmart trip paid for.
7205. Evening work.
7206. Summer salads.
7207. Good quality chocolate.
7208. The Spirit prompting me to check on a troubled friend.
7209. A chance to use my wholeness to let people lean on me in
their brokenness.
7210. An evening shower by candlelight, ultimate rest.
7211. Money to pay bills and some extra.
7212. First solo counseling went well.
7213. A minute to process all that is going on.
7214. The surprising beauty after the Ensor sink trail.
7215. Lovely time with the Boltons.
7216. 'Legend of the Guardians' goodness.
7217. Movie theater popcorn.
7218. Taking time to process and journal.
7219. More stuff on eBay.
7220. Older electrical man and his Southern gospel music, excited
amens, and heartfelt yet off key rendition of 'Amazing
Grace.'
7221. A quiet van ride.
7222. Skipping rocks.
7223. Rock Island view.
7224. Chatting with some Japanese girls.
7225. Cafeteria dinner.
7226. A bit o work.
7227. A walk to Ralph's with Christina.
7228. Prayer at just the right time.
7229. Unexpected reading time.
7230. Lovely lunch with the Hales.
7231. Not so busy afternoon doing to do list items.
7232. Open windows, critters chirping, reminding me of camping
days.
7233. Cool summer breeze through windows also camping
reminiscent.
7234. Christina to pray with me.
7235. Finally blogging through thoughts and emotions.
7236. Much accomplished this week.
7237. Rockstar parking at the airport.
7238. Excited Chinese student.
7239. His awe of nature in Tennessee.
7240. Him giving me and my sister a key chain charm.
7241. The surprise Book he showed me.
7242. Back in time to swing by the Asian food market.
7243. Cracking up at old DVDs.
7244. Sweet dinner date outside eating yummy food with
Christina and Sindy.
7245. Fresh baked cookies.
7246. Windy breezes on hot bike rides.
7247. Rejoined with my family of believers.
7248. Jim's passion in reminding us of Christ's death.
7249. Summer Theology series goodness, a breath of fresh air.
7250. Renewed joy.
7251. Maturing in those I have prayed for.
7252. Pat Thornsberry telling me that strength will rise as we wait
on the Lord and how I'm going to soar like eagles.
7253. Following her word we sang 'Everlasting God.'
7254. New curtain cart excitement.
7255. Boxes and squash brought to me.
7256. Crafting afternoon.
7257. Finally making the "I'd rather read than ribbit" craft after all
these years.
7258. And working with the glass chips finally.
7259. And making Zeke's gift.
7260. Reliving 'The Chronicles of Narnia.'
7261. The T's listed in the sermon and how God is the God of all
nations.
7262. Brooke's choked up prayer sweetness.
7263. Getting to work with her today.
7264. Going back to our first memory: Hidden Hollow.
7265. Watching the kids have a blast at that weird place.
7266. Cool temperatures.
7267. The little guy's energy.
7268. Headache evenutally easing.
7269. Relaxing reading bath.
7270. Things packed up.
7271. The realization that Jesus was not self-seeking, didn't pursue
sexual immorality, deceit, thievery, murder, backstabbing,
etc. but rather He laid down His life for us who do those
things.
7272. Time to finish my book.
7273. Warm sun on a cool July day.
7274. The jovialness of D, his sweet, young, innocent spirit.
7275. Watching a tennis player excel in his skill.
7276. Finishing my book before the library fines kick in.
7277. Driving home with the windows down, lost in the Narnian
world via audiobooks.
7278. Seeing Crystal for a minute.
7279. Language quiz by my dad and knowing most of it.
7280. Him coming through knee surgery ok.
7281. Zeke's response to the new living room walls: "I love it."
7282. Trampoline games with the niecphews.
7283. Cool July breezes.
7284. Family dinner.
7285. Wiffle ball.
7286. Finding the badminton set.
7287. First sleepover at my sissy's house.
7288. Falling asleep watching TV.
7289. Morning fog over the valley.
7290. Extra time with my dad.
7291. More audiobook time.
7292. Another good day at the CPC.
7293. Dinner, donuts, and a movie with Sindy.
7294. Quiet morning.
7295. Successfully making it to Ruby Falls without getting lost.
7296. Getting to share Sequatchie Valley beauty with
internationals.
7297. Good conversations with E learning about Ecuador.
7298. Asleep by 9:30.
7299. Awake at exactly 5am, late but not a deal breaker.
7300. A and D and their sweet personas.
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