7701. Ahhh, that perfect golden morning sunshine.
7702. Adjustment with no payment.
7703. Gift of a massage.
7704. Chick-fil-a with Christina.
7705. Gathering album for the drive home.
7706. Finally some things off the to do list.
7707. Fresh Reese's Cup.
7708. Sunset glory.
7709. Sunset glory with my sister.
7710. The hang gliding view.
7711. Orlando trip planned.
7712. All travel for only $300.
7713. Finally going to experience Megabus.
7714. The rainbow stretching over the Tennessee hills.
7715. Packed and on the road.
7716. Sleep in the car.
7717. Quiet time to pray and drive and decompress and confess.
7718. That morning sunrise.
7719. Morning sunrise through fog beauty.
7720. Clouds reminiscent of Heaven.
7721. Finally through the cruise check in line.
7722. Aly's face of joy over having an elevator.
7723. Excellent quality food.
7724. Sleep finally.
7725. Holding Zeke while he slept.
7726. Sailing blue waters.
7727. Reminded of why I should run to God rather than away
from Him: Jesus paid for it all and I am righteous.
7728. Watching the kids at the slides.
7729. Harry Potter trivia.
7730. Reading in the sunshine.
7731. Lunch with the family.
7732. A shower and warm, dry clothes.
7733. Reading in the window overlooking the water.
7734. Beautiful nieces.
7735. Elevator reflections.
7736. Lobster tail.
7737. Not only does God not squash me when I fail, my family d
doesn't either.
7738. Singing 'Jesus Loves me' with Zeke.
7739. Chatting with him.
7740. Sharing the gospel with him.
7741. And him understanding it enough to repeat it.
7742. That he has the chance to hear it.
7743. Entertaining server at breakfast.
7744. Too much tasty, good quality food at fancy breakfast.
7745. Smoked salmon.
7746. Making it through the swarm of hagglers in Nassau.
7747. Aly not getting hit by the bus.
7748. The beauty of Junkanoo Beach. Redeeming the bahams to
me.
7749. Finding glass but seeing the softening, sanctifying effect of
the ocean.
7750. Perfect ocean:heat ratio.
7751. Slide time with my sissy, the girls, Chris, Tilinia, and mom.
7752. More reading time.
7753. Yummy apple pie.
7754. Zeke showing me a secret, Mr. Potato Head outside.
7755. Uno with Aly.
7756. Kyla getting on the game show!
7757. Waking to sunshine beatuy.
7758. Half Moon Cay part 2.
7759. Clear waters, soft sand.
7760. The big float.
7761. The tiredness from physically exerting myself through
swimming.
7762. The downpour waiting until we were leaving on the ferry.
7763. No headache all day.
7764. Mama letting me take a shower first.
7765. Blitz with my sister.
7766. Seeing Zeke come around the conga line jumping and
having a good 'ol time.
7767. Serenity hot tub with the siblings.
7768. Waking and watching before sunset.
7769. Rainbow over the water in Half Moon Cay.
7770. Another rainbow this morning.
7771. Giant chess.
7772. Finishing my book.
7773. Free virgin mango daiquiri deliciousness.
7774. Smoked salmon and steak for lunch.
7775. Yahtzee with my mom.
7776. The final dinner.
7777. Watching my dad win some money.
7778. Star gazing with the rents.
7779. Older lady hitting the elevator button over and over.
7780. Sunrise and sunset pics all in one day.
7781. Walking out just as we sailed under the cool bridge.
7782. The debarking chaos smoother than expected.
7783. Not having to wait long on the shuttle.
7784. A free upgrade on the rental car.
7785. Extra discounts and added insurance totaling the same
amount I had planned to pay.
7786. Quiet driving.
7787. Coming back to some sweet emails.
7788. Arriving at the airport at the perfect time to pick up Crystal.
7789. Nonstop flurry of words between us.
7790. Finding a hole in the wall seafood place that was 'Seafood
Haven.'
7791. Yummy food and pineapple lemonade.
7792. Sweet workers there.
7793. Amazed by rental car smoothness and technology.
7794. Driving all over Orlando with my bff.
7795. A hot shower.
7796. Making HP shirts with Crystal and the ensuing nerdy
giddiness.
7797. Brenda paying for our yummy dinner.
7798. Such giddiness at waking to the thought of Universal
Studios.
7799. Seeing the plain brick wall and then the wonder of Diagon
Alley.
7800. So many surprises behind that brick wall, so many neat
details.
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Gifts 7601-7700
7601. Shopping with Caley.
7602. The absolutely gorgeous stormy sunset.
7603. Waking with no headache.
7604. A couple things marked off the ol' to do list.
7605. Sun coming out from behind clouds warming me.
7606. Tennis with my bro and Tilinia and Kyla.
7607. Upping my juggling game.
7608. Meditating on Brooke's statement: I'm trying to rest in the
fact that I'm not omnipresent.
7609. A good nap during the movie.
7610. A semi-organized room.
7611. All the people willing to pray.
7612. Getting to see Crystal.
7613. The cruise booked.
7614. Tennis at Twilight.
7615. The good feeling of physically exerting myself.
7616. Losing and how it is good for my pride.
7617. Sweet sleep.
7618. An empty house.
7619. Skyping with my Vaughn friends.
7620. The peaceful rain.
7621. Beautiful sunset post rain.
7622. Navigating scammers well.
7623. Lunch with Crystal.
7624. Bank account set up.
7625. Me: It's so not a Dunlap thing to move overseas.
Daddy: Yep. Everyone moves next to their mama and lives
there the rest of their life.
7626. Family together.
7627. S'mores.
7628. Time with Christina.
7629. Bible study treasure for my soul.
7630. Hearing of Katie getting to share the Good News to
someone who has never heard.
7631. Bible study girls become more fluent in the gospel.
7632. Front porch sitting.
7633. Cabin view.
7634. Yummy dinner.
7635. Girls weekend again.
7636. Jodie driving down and a whole weekend with her.
7637. Horseback riding and thankful we don't have to travel that
way anymore.
7638. Trail riding spiritual discussions.
7639. Girls sharing how I've impacted them. Sweetness.
7640. And me reciprocating.
7641. And them praying for my new adventure.
7642. And a sweet, tear-filled lunch.
7643. Realizing we're all princesses.
7644. Showers that wash away the grime.
7645. Front porch rocking with sweet ladies.
7646. Dinner goodness.
7647. Hugs and photos.
7648. My sissy here too.
7649. And Megan, Sindy, Corinne, Caroline, Christina, and Mary.
7650. Awake to pray.
7651. Falling back asleep.
7652. Breakfast goodness.
7653. Dock church complete with music from Johnny Cash &
Steven Curtis Chapman.
7654. Joe's story and a chance to hear all the ways the Cates' have
impacted.
7655. Afternoon movie on the couch with the girls and blankets.
7656. Good conversations all weekend, girls unifed, serving, and
encouraging.
7657. Dinner with the Boltons.
7658. And an adjustment to my horse induced back pain.
7659. Miraculous immediate relief.
7660. Joshua wanting me to stay for dinner.
7661. Catching up for a minute with my Cook friends.
7662. Somewhat chill morning.
7663. Meeting Megan and hearing of her passion.
7664. Hug from Lisa at FLS.
7665. Gary buying me a pie.
7666. Old work crew lunch at Dogwood Park like old times.
7667. Figuring out retirement stuff.
7668. Letter writing.
7669. Gathering dinner.
7670. Peace and HS filled words while sharing.
7671. Tears and prayers and love from the ladies.
7672. A tiring but satiating day.
7673. Good news that makes me smile from Jana.
7674. Great sermon by Jeremy.
7675. Surviving the phone calls.
7676. Not only surviving but finding a cheerleader.
7677. Lunch with Iftitan and her gift of sushi to me.
7678. A few minutes to think in the park.
7679. Clara McCurdy, a delight.
7680. Catch up time with Mev.
7681. Seeing Gary L.
7682. Hanging with Brooke again.
7683. Judah telling me he didn't want me to leave and then going
to Walmart with me instead.
7684. His sweet, childlikeness and worry free demeanor.
7685. The mutual encouragement and filling between myself and
the Cooks.
7686. Chill Gathering dinner.
7687. Sharing take two.
7688. Good feedback in spite of my feelings.
7689. Fun conversations with new folks.
7690. Victoria being obedient and sharing her story of how God
became her loving father and family instead of her abusive
earthly parents.
7691. Rest finally and that God knows when to lead me by still
waters.
7692. Many meals provided for me these past few days.
7693. An idea for a video.
7694. God's provision of words and strength to speak.
7695. God's strength to make phone calls and seeing it's not so
bad.
7696. The ease of living in Cookeville.
7697. And the deep friendships formed there.
7698. Another partnership interested and meeting scheduled.
7699. Humbled again that God would use me to minister.
7700. That comfy couch to sleep on and waking from that awful
dream.
7602. The absolutely gorgeous stormy sunset.
7603. Waking with no headache.
7604. A couple things marked off the ol' to do list.
7605. Sun coming out from behind clouds warming me.
7606. Tennis with my bro and Tilinia and Kyla.
7607. Upping my juggling game.
7608. Meditating on Brooke's statement: I'm trying to rest in the
fact that I'm not omnipresent.
7609. A good nap during the movie.
7610. A semi-organized room.
7611. All the people willing to pray.
7612. Getting to see Crystal.
7613. The cruise booked.
7614. Tennis at Twilight.
7615. The good feeling of physically exerting myself.
7616. Losing and how it is good for my pride.
7617. Sweet sleep.
7618. An empty house.
7619. Skyping with my Vaughn friends.
7620. The peaceful rain.
7621. Beautiful sunset post rain.
7622. Navigating scammers well.
7623. Lunch with Crystal.
7624. Bank account set up.
7625. Me: It's so not a Dunlap thing to move overseas.
Daddy: Yep. Everyone moves next to their mama and lives
there the rest of their life.
7626. Family together.
7627. S'mores.
7628. Time with Christina.
7629. Bible study treasure for my soul.
7630. Hearing of Katie getting to share the Good News to
someone who has never heard.
7631. Bible study girls become more fluent in the gospel.
7632. Front porch sitting.
7633. Cabin view.
7634. Yummy dinner.
7635. Girls weekend again.
7636. Jodie driving down and a whole weekend with her.
7637. Horseback riding and thankful we don't have to travel that
way anymore.
7638. Trail riding spiritual discussions.
7639. Girls sharing how I've impacted them. Sweetness.
7640. And me reciprocating.
7641. And them praying for my new adventure.
7642. And a sweet, tear-filled lunch.
7643. Realizing we're all princesses.
7644. Showers that wash away the grime.
7645. Front porch rocking with sweet ladies.
7646. Dinner goodness.
7647. Hugs and photos.
7648. My sissy here too.
7649. And Megan, Sindy, Corinne, Caroline, Christina, and Mary.
7650. Awake to pray.
7651. Falling back asleep.
7652. Breakfast goodness.
7653. Dock church complete with music from Johnny Cash &
Steven Curtis Chapman.
7654. Joe's story and a chance to hear all the ways the Cates' have
impacted.
7655. Afternoon movie on the couch with the girls and blankets.
7656. Good conversations all weekend, girls unifed, serving, and
encouraging.
7657. Dinner with the Boltons.
7658. And an adjustment to my horse induced back pain.
7659. Miraculous immediate relief.
7660. Joshua wanting me to stay for dinner.
7661. Catching up for a minute with my Cook friends.
7662. Somewhat chill morning.
7663. Meeting Megan and hearing of her passion.
7664. Hug from Lisa at FLS.
7665. Gary buying me a pie.
7666. Old work crew lunch at Dogwood Park like old times.
7667. Figuring out retirement stuff.
7668. Letter writing.
7669. Gathering dinner.
7670. Peace and HS filled words while sharing.
7671. Tears and prayers and love from the ladies.
7672. A tiring but satiating day.
7673. Good news that makes me smile from Jana.
7674. Great sermon by Jeremy.
7675. Surviving the phone calls.
7676. Not only surviving but finding a cheerleader.
7677. Lunch with Iftitan and her gift of sushi to me.
7678. A few minutes to think in the park.
7679. Clara McCurdy, a delight.
7680. Catch up time with Mev.
7681. Seeing Gary L.
7682. Hanging with Brooke again.
7683. Judah telling me he didn't want me to leave and then going
to Walmart with me instead.
7684. His sweet, childlikeness and worry free demeanor.
7685. The mutual encouragement and filling between myself and
the Cooks.
7686. Chill Gathering dinner.
7687. Sharing take two.
7688. Good feedback in spite of my feelings.
7689. Fun conversations with new folks.
7690. Victoria being obedient and sharing her story of how God
became her loving father and family instead of her abusive
earthly parents.
7691. Rest finally and that God knows when to lead me by still
waters.
7692. Many meals provided for me these past few days.
7693. An idea for a video.
7694. God's provision of words and strength to speak.
7695. God's strength to make phone calls and seeing it's not so
bad.
7696. The ease of living in Cookeville.
7697. And the deep friendships formed there.
7698. Another partnership interested and meeting scheduled.
7699. Humbled again that God would use me to minister.
7700. That comfy couch to sleep on and waking from that awful
dream.
Monday, September 1, 2014
Gifts 7501-7600
7501. Zeke praying for me and my trip.
7502. Seeing Nina for a minute.
7503. Lovely lunch with Lisa discussing the future and questions.
7504. My dad, William, Brandon, Seth, and Brooks' willingness to
load up my things.
7505. Sindy's willingness to ride to Dunlap and help me unload.
7506. And my family's willingness to help as well.
7507. Dinner from my mom.
7508. Chocolate chip cookies from Ezra.
7509. Prayer driving home.
7510. A clean apartment.
7511. Bible study story sharing.
7512. A hug from Brooke cause she don't care.
7513. Hugs from the other girls.
7514. Seeing Jeremy before leaving.
7515. And the Suiters.
7516. And the Vaughns via Skype.
7517. And prayer.
7518. Puddleglum in 'The Silver Chair.'
7519. Flowers and balloons and steak and chocolate covered
strawberries to welcome me home.
7520. Lounging in the pool with my mom.
7521. Room semi-unpacked.
7522. My sissy and Josh to take me to the airport.
7523. Chick-fil-a breakfast.
7524. Forgetting my folder of important papers at check in and
being there when it was delivered. Shew.
7525. Little freak out in my stomach because this is happening.
7526. Finally away from the blaring fire alarms.
7527. The beeping didn't last the whole plane ride.
7528. Finding like minded friends at the airport.
7529. Meeting other T bound people.
7530. Realizing the K City thing worked out perfectly.
7531. My headache subsiding.
7532. A good night's sleep finally.
7533. Sharing my heart with the little group.
7534. Their prayers for me and my family.
7535. A little reprieve.
7536. A girl in my similar life situation.
7537. Finished early with meetings.
7538. Time for a walk at sunset.
7539. Seeing Lisa F and my heart warming.
7540. Good night's sleep.
7541. Morning dawn.
7542. No headache all day!
7543. Encouraging stories from workers.
7544. CA peeps lunch.
7545. Informative sessions today.
7546. A challenge to have creative answers.
7547. A 20 minute break.
7548. Celebrations of long coming desires fulfilled.
7549. Heavenly unity of believers singing in harmony: "Praise
God from whom all blessings flow..."
7550. Evening sunset.
7551. Surprised by piano worship.
7552. Everyone relaxing, laughing.
7553. And more laughter.
7554. Hearing the CA peep stories.
7555. Free time!
7556. Meeting CL and hearing of her favorite team.
7557. Taking out the SS D-Boat.
7558. Hanging out with appointment peeps.
7559. Sunset walks.
7560. Chatting with my sissy.
7561. The good news.
7562. A chance to pray.
7563. A chance to grieve.
7564. A chance to rest and read.
7565. A seat to myself.
7566. Laughter before the ceremony.
7567. Prayed for by DP.
7568. Great message.
7569. Saying all of my testabyte without forgetting.
7570. Woody's encouraging words.
7571. My parents coming.
7572. Sweet lady from Spain, so encouraging.
7573. My dad sending me a pic of Goochland County.
7574. Then us driving through there together.
7575. Sleep finally.
7576. Ability to breathe finally.
7577. No headache!
7578. Chili's fajitas again.
7579. A little nap.
7580. Lots of car reading.
7581. Zeke sliding in with his arms up posing.
7582. Kyla too.
7583. Time with my sissy.
7584. The photoblog.
7585. The prayer that if God brought us thus far, will He not see
me through the other side.
7586. Finally a good, long, uninterrupted night's sleep.
7587. Getting some stuff finished.
7588. Finally getting Mum's email fixed.
7589. Hangout time with family.
7590. Kyla, Aly, and Madison's school of silly questions.
7591. Zeke's honesty at not liking my birthday gift.
7592. A card from the niecphews.
7593. Time with my sissy.
7594. At JW again.
7595. And Brooke sitting beside me.
7596. Benjamin's laughter.
7597. Be the Song.
7598. 2 for $5 sushi never getting old.
7599. Joining the Cooks and Sindy for Berakah's birthday.
7600. Catching up with Christina.
7502. Seeing Nina for a minute.
7503. Lovely lunch with Lisa discussing the future and questions.
7504. My dad, William, Brandon, Seth, and Brooks' willingness to
load up my things.
7505. Sindy's willingness to ride to Dunlap and help me unload.
7506. And my family's willingness to help as well.
7507. Dinner from my mom.
7508. Chocolate chip cookies from Ezra.
7509. Prayer driving home.
7510. A clean apartment.
7511. Bible study story sharing.
7512. A hug from Brooke cause she don't care.
7513. Hugs from the other girls.
7514. Seeing Jeremy before leaving.
7515. And the Suiters.
7516. And the Vaughns via Skype.
7517. And prayer.
7518. Puddleglum in 'The Silver Chair.'
7519. Flowers and balloons and steak and chocolate covered
strawberries to welcome me home.
7520. Lounging in the pool with my mom.
7521. Room semi-unpacked.
7522. My sissy and Josh to take me to the airport.
7523. Chick-fil-a breakfast.
7524. Forgetting my folder of important papers at check in and
being there when it was delivered. Shew.
7525. Little freak out in my stomach because this is happening.
7526. Finally away from the blaring fire alarms.
7527. The beeping didn't last the whole plane ride.
7528. Finding like minded friends at the airport.
7529. Meeting other T bound people.
7530. Realizing the K City thing worked out perfectly.
7531. My headache subsiding.
7532. A good night's sleep finally.
7533. Sharing my heart with the little group.
7534. Their prayers for me and my family.
7535. A little reprieve.
7536. A girl in my similar life situation.
7537. Finished early with meetings.
7538. Time for a walk at sunset.
7539. Seeing Lisa F and my heart warming.
7540. Good night's sleep.
7541. Morning dawn.
7542. No headache all day!
7543. Encouraging stories from workers.
7544. CA peeps lunch.
7545. Informative sessions today.
7546. A challenge to have creative answers.
7547. A 20 minute break.
7548. Celebrations of long coming desires fulfilled.
7549. Heavenly unity of believers singing in harmony: "Praise
God from whom all blessings flow..."
7550. Evening sunset.
7551. Surprised by piano worship.
7552. Everyone relaxing, laughing.
7553. And more laughter.
7554. Hearing the CA peep stories.
7555. Free time!
7556. Meeting CL and hearing of her favorite team.
7557. Taking out the SS D-Boat.
7558. Hanging out with appointment peeps.
7559. Sunset walks.
7560. Chatting with my sissy.
7561. The good news.
7562. A chance to pray.
7563. A chance to grieve.
7564. A chance to rest and read.
7565. A seat to myself.
7566. Laughter before the ceremony.
7567. Prayed for by DP.
7568. Great message.
7569. Saying all of my testabyte without forgetting.
7570. Woody's encouraging words.
7571. My parents coming.
7572. Sweet lady from Spain, so encouraging.
7573. My dad sending me a pic of Goochland County.
7574. Then us driving through there together.
7575. Sleep finally.
7576. Ability to breathe finally.
7577. No headache!
7578. Chili's fajitas again.
7579. A little nap.
7580. Lots of car reading.
7581. Zeke sliding in with his arms up posing.
7582. Kyla too.
7583. Time with my sissy.
7584. The photoblog.
7585. The prayer that if God brought us thus far, will He not see
me through the other side.
7586. Finally a good, long, uninterrupted night's sleep.
7587. Getting some stuff finished.
7588. Finally getting Mum's email fixed.
7589. Hangout time with family.
7590. Kyla, Aly, and Madison's school of silly questions.
7591. Zeke's honesty at not liking my birthday gift.
7592. A card from the niecphews.
7593. Time with my sissy.
7594. At JW again.
7595. And Brooke sitting beside me.
7596. Benjamin's laughter.
7597. Be the Song.
7598. 2 for $5 sushi never getting old.
7599. Joining the Cooks and Sindy for Berakah's birthday.
7600. Catching up with Christina.
Gifts 7401-7500
7401. Curtis sharing part of his story, encouraging.
7402. Restful Sunday.
7403. Getting my craft on.
7404. Crafting with Shawna, good times.
7405. The time spent was not draining.
7406. Laughing with her, wish I could bottle the goodness.
7407. The decision to stay at home rather than face the insanity of
the pool party.
7408. Restful morning.
7409. Missing the storm.
7410. Coupons at Kroger.
7411. JT telling me they're praying.
7412. Finding 4 great quality pair of shoes for cheap.
7413. Yummy sushi dinner.
7414. Walking with Megan.
7415. Stunning sunset and seeing it pop out in beautiful wonder.
7416. Remembering the beauty of John Paton with Megan.
7417. A chill day to pack and hang with friends.
7418. New shoes from Sindy.
7419. Fun lunch with Erin.
7420. Finding some pants.
7421. Email from Vaughns and ensuing excitement.
7422. A rice cooker waiting specifically for me and God showing
me He's mindful.
7423. Yummy chocolate chip cookies from Judy.
7424. Finishing well at the CPC.
7425. Movie night with the Boltons.
7426. No construction work on I-40!
7427. Paid to read and hang with Jessica.
7428. Yummy Korean food.
7429. Panic dissipating quickly.
7430. No headache in the midst of stress.
7431. Finally calming down.
7432. The Rookery online, free to read.
7433. A quiet drive to think.
7434. Cute little D.
7435. A somewhat chill afternoon.
7436. Mike joking.
7437. Small group friends to pray for me and encourage me with
Scripture.
7438. Waking early, waking awake.
7439. Time to process a bit.
7440. A gold star day.
7441. Breakfast and Dutch Blitz at Ralph's with Megan & Mary.
7442. Surprised by the Cookeville Folk Symphony at the Green
Market.
7443. Browsing at my favorite antique store.
7444. Meeting a kind lady walking and offering to share her
tomatoes.
7445. Badminton with Megan & Christina.
7446. Sand in my toes.
7447. Cool breezes.
7448. The 90 minute massage that erased all tension and pain.
7449. Lunch with my parents and grandpa.
7450. Finding a cheap, new suitcase.
7451. Evening with the Cooks.
7452. Mutual goodness of getting to give Brooke all my art stuff
and her need of it.
7453. The beautiful sunset photos and the words: "God is the
artist. I was amazed at how He can paint colors in the sky
and within seconds make a whole new painting." -NC
7454. Picture texts from my sis because I don't have instagram and
how she instagrams instead of blogs.
7455. Good times at JW.
7456. Rain jackets in thunderstorms.
7457. Leftovers.
7458. Sunday afternoon nap.
7459. Leisure time with 'The Rookery' and the photo blog.
7460. My kitchen packed.
7461. Good health.
7462. A day to pack up things.
7463. Lunch with Liz.
7464. 2 for $5 sushi rolls.
7465. World map working.
7466. A succulent "snack" with Christina and Mashaael.
7467. Seriously satisfying Chili's fajitas.
7568. Cream City with those 2.
7469. Still salivating over the succulent and satiating fajitas.
7470. Finished packing my bedroom/house, a weight lifted.
7471. A bit of work today.
7472. Taiko sushi provided by and ate with my sweet friend Erin.
7473. Luke's sweet little voice.
7474. Finishing work.
7475. Time to spare to hang with the Masons.
7476. Isaiah and all the whys.
7477. The Mario Brothers show from the Mason kids.
7478. CPC banquet and stuck at a table with strangers but able to
utilize my new small talk skills.
7479. Nancy Knowlton.
7480. And her abundant comedic relief tonight.
7481. Sweet evidences of the Lord's working.
7482. An evening stroll with Sindy.
7483. Sweet adoption stories to warm my heart.
7484. The hilarious '22 people who should not have taken the ice
bucket challenge.'
7485. CPC friends saying goodbye and loving on me.
7486. Managing to zip in my dress and correct the wardrobe
malfunction.
7487. Gary's kind words.
7488. Morris's kind words.
7489. Finished with work!!!!
7490. Lunch with Angie.
7491. Samuel trying to offer me a parting gift of candy.
7492. Haircut bartering.
7493. A crazy yet good adjustment.
7494. Seven pair of capris and pants from Goodwill for $27.
7495. Falling asleep watching ET with Christina.
7496. The Journey blog finally written.
7497. Sweet text from Jana.
7498. More sweet moving day texts.
7499. Betty as a cheerleader.
7500. The reality of not living in my sanctuary apartment
anymore and heart overflowing with thankfulness at 8 years
of ministry, prayer, encouragement and laughter and hope at
my new home accomplishing more in the next 8 years.
7402. Restful Sunday.
7403. Getting my craft on.
7404. Crafting with Shawna, good times.
7405. The time spent was not draining.
7406. Laughing with her, wish I could bottle the goodness.
7407. The decision to stay at home rather than face the insanity of
the pool party.
7408. Restful morning.
7409. Missing the storm.
7410. Coupons at Kroger.
7411. JT telling me they're praying.
7412. Finding 4 great quality pair of shoes for cheap.
7413. Yummy sushi dinner.
7414. Walking with Megan.
7415. Stunning sunset and seeing it pop out in beautiful wonder.
7416. Remembering the beauty of John Paton with Megan.
7417. A chill day to pack and hang with friends.
7418. New shoes from Sindy.
7419. Fun lunch with Erin.
7420. Finding some pants.
7421. Email from Vaughns and ensuing excitement.
7422. A rice cooker waiting specifically for me and God showing
me He's mindful.
7423. Yummy chocolate chip cookies from Judy.
7424. Finishing well at the CPC.
7425. Movie night with the Boltons.
7426. No construction work on I-40!
7427. Paid to read and hang with Jessica.
7428. Yummy Korean food.
7429. Panic dissipating quickly.
7430. No headache in the midst of stress.
7431. Finally calming down.
7432. The Rookery online, free to read.
7433. A quiet drive to think.
7434. Cute little D.
7435. A somewhat chill afternoon.
7436. Mike joking.
7437. Small group friends to pray for me and encourage me with
Scripture.
7438. Waking early, waking awake.
7439. Time to process a bit.
7440. A gold star day.
7441. Breakfast and Dutch Blitz at Ralph's with Megan & Mary.
7442. Surprised by the Cookeville Folk Symphony at the Green
Market.
7443. Browsing at my favorite antique store.
7444. Meeting a kind lady walking and offering to share her
tomatoes.
7445. Badminton with Megan & Christina.
7446. Sand in my toes.
7447. Cool breezes.
7448. The 90 minute massage that erased all tension and pain.
7449. Lunch with my parents and grandpa.
7450. Finding a cheap, new suitcase.
7451. Evening with the Cooks.
7452. Mutual goodness of getting to give Brooke all my art stuff
and her need of it.
7453. The beautiful sunset photos and the words: "God is the
artist. I was amazed at how He can paint colors in the sky
and within seconds make a whole new painting." -NC
7454. Picture texts from my sis because I don't have instagram and
how she instagrams instead of blogs.
7455. Good times at JW.
7456. Rain jackets in thunderstorms.
7457. Leftovers.
7458. Sunday afternoon nap.
7459. Leisure time with 'The Rookery' and the photo blog.
7460. My kitchen packed.
7461. Good health.
7462. A day to pack up things.
7463. Lunch with Liz.
7464. 2 for $5 sushi rolls.
7465. World map working.
7466. A succulent "snack" with Christina and Mashaael.
7467. Seriously satisfying Chili's fajitas.
7568. Cream City with those 2.
7469. Still salivating over the succulent and satiating fajitas.
7470. Finished packing my bedroom/house, a weight lifted.
7471. A bit of work today.
7472. Taiko sushi provided by and ate with my sweet friend Erin.
7473. Luke's sweet little voice.
7474. Finishing work.
7475. Time to spare to hang with the Masons.
7476. Isaiah and all the whys.
7477. The Mario Brothers show from the Mason kids.
7478. CPC banquet and stuck at a table with strangers but able to
utilize my new small talk skills.
7479. Nancy Knowlton.
7480. And her abundant comedic relief tonight.
7481. Sweet evidences of the Lord's working.
7482. An evening stroll with Sindy.
7483. Sweet adoption stories to warm my heart.
7484. The hilarious '22 people who should not have taken the ice
bucket challenge.'
7485. CPC friends saying goodbye and loving on me.
7486. Managing to zip in my dress and correct the wardrobe
malfunction.
7487. Gary's kind words.
7488. Morris's kind words.
7489. Finished with work!!!!
7490. Lunch with Angie.
7491. Samuel trying to offer me a parting gift of candy.
7492. Haircut bartering.
7493. A crazy yet good adjustment.
7494. Seven pair of capris and pants from Goodwill for $27.
7495. Falling asleep watching ET with Christina.
7496. The Journey blog finally written.
7497. Sweet text from Jana.
7498. More sweet moving day texts.
7499. Betty as a cheerleader.
7500. The reality of not living in my sanctuary apartment
anymore and heart overflowing with thankfulness at 8 years
of ministry, prayer, encouragement and laughter and hope at
my new home accomplishing more in the next 8 years.
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