Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Gifts 8501-8600

8501.  Mind blown at tacky Christmas lights.
8502.  Time laughing with CA peeps.
8503.  Sleeping in.
8504.  Legal stuff finished and provided.
8505.  SS class to love on us.
8506.  Caleb officially my buddy from "Where's Tommy?"
8507.  Ellie snuggles.
8508.  Not wrecking.
8509.  Seeing the Christmas lit cement truck.
8510.  Kind words from the Kottas duo.
8511.  Working on stories.
8512.  Skyping with the niecphews.
8513.  A full moon, another cycle gone.
8514.  Sleeping better.
8515.  Laughter at Leslie in the session.
8516.  Planning lunch going well.
8517.  Language learning fun.
8518.  Many to do items marked off list.
8519.  Fun girls' night at hibachi place.
8520.  Getting to chat with Elizabeth and her funny antics.
8521.  And her powerful prayer and the prayers of others.
8522.  Lindsey's gift.
8523.  Being woken early and using the time to pray long.
8524.  Conversing more easily and learning eventually to be
           inviting.
8525.  Mills family joining in the land that I love.
8526.  The good decision to stay in tonight.
8527.  Surprised by twilight colors and remaining light.
8528.  The entire Kaupas family.
8529.  Remembering eventually to turn off sound and lights.
8530.  Mostly packed and room back in place.
8531.  Laughing with Leslie, Lindsey, and Sarah.
8532.  Lindsey break dancing.
8533.  Hearing everyone's words in the wrap up session.
8534.  Brian S's reminder of the day we will be reunited, 
           worshiping at the throne.
8535.  Thankful for knowing Jesus is enough and He is better than
           a house full of friends on my lonely days.
8536.  Gorgeous sunset.
8537.  Last morning all packed, ready to go.
8538.  A gifted Bible in my new language.
8539.  Kind words, sweet goodbyes.
8540.  DP's words that our time is serious yet we can still have fun.
8541.  Also this moment is one of the most celebratory moments.
8542.  Then the crazy cheering and humbled that I get to go. Only
           step now is getting on a plane.
8543.  Driving into the gorgeous sunset.
8544.  Crossing back into Rocky Top country.
8545.  Seeing Lorie again, the way there and the way back.
8546.  A quiet drive to process.
8547.  Finding sushi at Earth Fare.
8548.  Wondering where people are coming from/headed to on the
           interstate in East Tennessee and seeing Sequatchie Co. tag.
8549.  Getting to Pikeville at the perfect time to sit with my sis and
           dad while they ate.
8550.  Getting to ride with my dad the rest of the way home.
8551.  Finally home.
8552.  The best potato soup for dinner.
8553.  Hugs from the crazy niecphews.
8554.  Teaching Zeke to say "Cotton headed ninny muggins."
8555.  Sticky finger residue on my iPad but grateful for the little
           kids who sat in my lap to use it.
8556.  The super sweet note and gift from the 6th grader.
8557.  My new coat is perfect.
8558.  Family pictures.
8559.  And family Elf watching.
8560.  Some introvert time.
8561.  Such friendliness at Bangham.
8562.  Flipp'n Burgers with family and friends.
8563.  Discovering weekly karaoke at the mall.
8564.  Mary's awesome rendition of Love Shack.
8565.  Pap-pa's enjoyment.
8566.  Meeting Suzanne finally and her thoughtful gift of chai tea.
8567.  The right size pants easily accessible.
8568.  Surprising the Cooks and Brooke's squeezes.
8569.  Love taps with balloons on sticks by the Cook kids.
8570.  Soul filling friendships.
8571.  Taiko by and with Christina. Best sushi in the world.
8572.  Seeing Audrey and Matt for a few.
8573.  No shower Monday.
8574.  Relaxing in the Word first thing.
8575.  Lunch with Crystal.
8576.  Potato soup again.
8577.  Grace for breaking the shelf and breakables.
8578.  Catch phrase and abundant laughter from all parties
           involved.
8579.  Mum clucking like a chicken and dad's head back cackling.
8580.  Discovering the wonder of Pottermore.
8581.  Eye doctor staff helping make sure I get contacts before my 
           departure.
8582.  Visit billed to insurance.
8583.  Work lunch with dad.
8584.  Visiting Zekey buddy.
8585.  Him asking before he knew I was coming when I'd come
           over.
8586.  Him serenading me with 'Away in a Manger' while sitting on
           the toilet, legs dangling off.
8587.  Present for Kyla's band performance.
8588.  How beautiful and grown up she is and her doing a great job
           on the bells.
8589.  Aly sitting in my lap most of the evening.
8590.  Telling each other we love the other in funny groveling 
           voices.
8591.  Out and about in the town with my dad.
8592.  Lonnie's kind concern for me.
8593.  Christmas cards from friends.
8594.  Shane and Shane's post, "Thanks be to God for His
           indescribable gift" and reminding me of Lindsey.
8595.  Seeing Lori C. at Wellspring.
8596.  A final adjustment, sweet friendship formed there.
8597.  Meeting Rachel and discussing our passion.
8598.  A great sending fellowship.
8599.  Lunch provided.
8600.  Randomly seeing Michael Street, both of us randomly in
           town.


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