Sunday, November 9, 2014

Gifts 8201-8300

8201.  Morning geese taking flight.
8202.  Interesting sessions today.
8203.  And free chocolate.
8204.  Walking in the warm sunshine, praying.
8205.  Laughter in the extra session.
8206.  Quad hangout time.
8207.  Getting to pray attributes of God out loud.
8208.  85 degree October evening.
8209.  A mini nap.
8210.  Tears of release.
8211.  Dinner on the dock.
8212.  Friends who pray like warriors.
8213.  Choosing to hide away in my Refuge rather than working 
           and striving.
8214.  BV's encouragement and knowing what I'm going through.
8215.  'Come to Me.'
8216.  Sindy's similar words: "let her know you are in the boat with
           her as you calm the waves and storm."
8217.  And Betty's texted prayer.
8218.  Brooke's voice mailed prayer.
8219.  Jeremy: We're in it together.
8220.  And a possible thanksgiving with the Cooks?!
8221.  And Adaiah and Emma's prayers for me.
8222.  All the other prayers: Caroline, Emily, Corinne, Angie, 
           Jodie, Megan, Crystal, Mev, Hannah, Erin, Katie, Jana, 
           Mum, Sandy.
8223.  A cancelled session.
8224.  Getting to share good news with Brazilians.
8225.  Seeing a pet pig in a downtown area.
8226.  Hearing the story of the stolen pig.
8227.  Another chance to share truth.
8228.  Getting out in the real world and enjoying sunshine and 
           warm weather.
8229.  A couple of assignments finished.
8230.  Time to pray and refresh on Scripture Memory from 2-4 am.
8231.  No headache, no stress, no fatigue today in spite of weird
           sleep schedule.
8232.  A chance to release creative juices.
8233.  Going back to sleep at 4 am.
8234.  The perfect muted colors of foggy dawn.
8235.  Sun rays bursting through the fog.
8236.  Morning beauty good for my soul.
8237.  Reminded of the urgency and need.
8238.  Leadership willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
8239.  Talking about women in my future home and my heart 
           stirred with love for them.
8240.  Special meal yummies.
8241.  Polar bear videos.
8242.  Sleeping through the night.
8243.  Reminded to abide.
8244.  AGSL time.
8245.  Laughter through grief debrief.
8246.  Time away.
8247.  Singing 'Because He Lives' acapella style in the bathroom 
           with sisters.
8248.  Burning bush fall colors.
8249.  A nap today.
8250.  And veg time.
8251.  Babysitting the kiddos in community.
8252.  Skyping with Mum, Dad, & Sissy.
8253.  9 hours of sleep!
9254.  Falling behind in time change.
8255.  Extended time praying for the p church.
8256.  Time to journal draw.
8257.  Skyping with the niecphews.
8258.  And the Cooks.
8259.  SSAP worship night fun.
8260.  A chance to blog.
8261.  Lisa F.
8262.  Basking in golden evening sunshine.
8263.  Reading and walking.
8264.  The sweet and quiet prayer chapel.
8265.  Prayer tea time.
8266.  A hand on my back at the right time.
8267.  Not stressing over a ruined charger.
8268.  Fun game during session.
8269.  Chiller morning in small groups.
8270.  Finding my lost migraine medicine.
8271.  Having three former Apple employees in my quad.
8272.  Amazing Iranian food.
8273.  Even greater Iranian owners.
8274.  Many chances for conversations.
8275.  The reminder that death is beautiful for those who have 
           placed their faith in Jesus and death is not wasted when life 
           ends pursuing God's glory.
8276.  A chance to pray for my sister.
8277.  Getting to talk to Christina.
8278.  Laughing at deaf karaoke rapping and Back Street Boys.
8279.  Funny role playing time.
8280.  My charger dying when I'm so close to an apple store.
8281.  Sushi for dinner.
8282.  Finishing my 2nd book.
8283.  Good night's sleep.
8284.  Absence of headaches.
8285.  Hearing of God on the move in NAME.
8286.  An unexpected 3 hour break.
8287.  Time to chill.
8288.  Almost finished with paper number 1.
8289.  An easy day tomorrow.
8290.  The 7th grade note and the praying boy.
8291.  Another interactive session.
8292.  Only two hours of sessions.
8293.  Mandi running like crazy through the yard to my car.
8294.  Her sweet and encouraging spirit.
8295.  One paper finished.
8296.  Shots going well.
8297.  Fun times at the Fall Festival.
8298.  Chill Saturday morning.
8299.  Spontaneous choir busting out in the doxology at breakfast.
8300.  Exceeded expectations in praying for Evan's brother.