12301. Big Turkish breakfast spread.
12302. Hammock swinging.
12303. Med cooling.
12304. Napping by the waves.
12305. Yummy köfte and pickled cabbage.
12306. Afternoon reading in air conditioning.
12307. Good Mexican food.
12308. Daniel discussions.
12309. A cooler day.
12310. A finished book.
12311. Learning to not compare, anchored back to truth.
12312. More rest.
12313. Sliding fun.
12314. Sushi lunch.
12315. Fun treats at Carrefour.
12316. Prayers from friends in English.
12317. Making it to the bus in time.
12318. Lovely bus window views.
12319. A Reese's cup.
12320. Bathroom stops.
12321. Catching up with Rebecca.
12322. And my bro.
12323. Aly chatting my head off.
12324. A productive day.
12325. A beautiful whole rainbow. The brightest colors in the
darkest places.
12326. A cheap place to sleep.
12327. Breakfast cook kindness.
12328. A day of fun and laughter with Rebecca at Adaland.
12329. Short lines, no crowds.
12330. A kind doctor.
12331. Sunset beauty x2 days.
12332. Rebecca's time going well.
12333. A break from the striving, laying my cares at the Father's
feet, finding rest for my anxious heart.
12334. Tasty strawberry lemonade.
12335. Avoiding the rain.
12336. No loud music at the cafe.
12337. Cool and light pants.
12338. Tacos for dinner.
12339. News not immediately bad.
12340. Catching up with Lisa.
12341. So many emails and texts that people are thinking and
praying for me.
12342. My 1.5 year landiversary.
12343. Coffee with Violet and U.
12344. My dog friend Aris.
12345. An electrician to fix my lights.
12346. Continued avoidance.
12347. Seeing the furn store gang.
12348. Leyla's smiles.
12348. And a gift from her.
12349. Catching up with the rents.
12350. Late night walking and power night praying.
12351. Killing it at AMP.
12352. A cool place and some ice cream.
12353. My friend DG.
12354. Waffle problem rectified.
12355. Sermon and song with Rebecca.
12356. Tacos with Evrim'ler.
12357. Ticket to Ride with Türkü.
12358. Chatting with my sissy.
12359. Deep rest.
12360. Amazing homemade hamburger buns.
12361. Parade watching with my family, like I was there.
12362. Skype.
12363. Cheeseburgers, fries, and rice crispy treats.
12364. To do list items checked off.
12365. A shower.
12366. Clean sheets.
12367. Living in plenty, I'm not a refugee. I'm not escaping war, I'm
not without hope.
12368. The humbling reality that I have been able to walk with
Jesus for 26 years.
12369. Good credit.
12370. A visit ending with interest.
12371. An evening at home to myself.
12372. Learning how to better share the beautiful news.
12373. Semra's help and friendship.
12374. Flowers.
12375. Chatting with Jenni.
12376. An afternoon nap.
12377. Visiting with Rebecca.
12378. Two meals cooked by her.
12379. Sunset watching and dinner eating.
12380. Internet working better.
12381. Learning an easier way to add money to my phone.
12382. The movie finally downloading and watching it in time.
12383. Art, Uno, Sushi, Ticket to Ride, and Cookies with Türkü.
12384. Talking to my parents and Crystal.
12385. Good rest.
12386. B&W art time.
12387. Picnic goodness.
12388. Nature sights, sounds, and calmness.
12389. Ability to see a sky full of stars.
12390. Facetiming with Brooke.
12391. A talkative friend.
12392. A whole day to rest before a whole night of Turkish.
12393. Feet in cool water on a hot day.
12394. Delicious Turkish picnic foods.
12395. A day of art and rest.
12396. Chatting about life with Rebecca.
12397. Early to bed.
12398. A quiet bus ride.
12399. A stone wall with fun windows.
12400. An air conditioned bus.
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Sunday, July 3, 2016
Gifts 12201-12300
12201. New glasses.
12202. A friend to help me navigate the eye doctor's office.
12203. Abundant truth shared.
12204. Laughter.
12205. Yaprak sarma.
12206. Vid Angel and a $1 rental.
12207. An afternoon nap.
12208. Lots of admin stuff completed.
12209. Avoiding.
12210. An old woman playing peekaboo with a child.
12211. A child with a cucumber shoved in her mouth like a sucker.
12212. A boy eating an ice cream cone on his bike.
12213. Seeing Shahad and her family.
12214. Reading.
12215. Skyping with Zeke, Aly, and my mom.
12216. Good long rest. I say it frequently because it is always a
gift.
12217. My village friend giving me free cucumbers.
12218. Cookies with Didem.
12219. Rocky back safely in his bowl.
12220. 'All the paths' framed.
12221. A service bus to the bus station.
12222. Hatice helping me with my bag.
12223. Forgotten ticket = no problem.
12224. Mourning ones interrupted by a man picking his teeth,
comic relief for me.
12225. Understanding what I read in Turkish.
12226. Bus travel in Turkey is the best.
12227. Encouraging words from Lisa, Aunt Beth, and Cindy Leaf.
12228. Deli sandwiches.
12229. A new sister.
12230. Sleeping in.
12231. Metro shopping.
12232. A welcome note from Emma.
12233. Seeing my old teachers.
12234. Test not so terrible.
12235. Celebratory Reese's cup.
12236. Yummy zucchini boats.
12237. And lemon blueberry cake.
12238. Slow morning.
12239. A new friend, Fathos.
12240. Managing to order a bookcase and have it delivered.
12241. The BK guy remembering me.
12242. A quick shower.
12243. Seeing Shelly again.
12244. Kaderler respecting that I believe differently.
12245. Watching a TV show with them like I would my own
family.
12246. So many airplanes fascinating me.
12247. Chatting with Jana.
12248. Honey mustard sauce.
12249. Morning rest.
12250. John Piper reminding of Peter's reminder that God will
protect my faith through everything (trials, suffering,
failing) to the end.
12251. The bookshelf coming already assembled.
12252. Such a good time with Di talking about the Word.
12253. An afternoon massage for my crick.
12254. Warm breezes as I stroll through the fun park.
12255. Kids having a water balloon fight in the street. Joy.
12256. And more playing soccer with the amca getting in on the
action as he walked inside.
12257. Looser muscles for the first time in a long time.
12258. A nice, warm shower.
12259. I haven't been sick in a long time. What a sweet gift.
12260. Cherries and a fun evening from and with UG & Co.
12261. A whole day to organize and clean.
12262. A few minutes' rest.
12263. Laughing with Rebecca over plants.
12264. Catching up on her life.
12265. Understanding more and more.
12266. Lemonade with AB.
12267. Didem saying how much my language has improved, how
little I stumbled through my words.
12268. A pleasant evening with her at the park.
12269. Talking to my dad on Father's Day.
12270. Skype and him still alive making that possible.
12271. A shower after all that sweat.
12272. Fun at the tennis camp.
12273. I passed my language test with a 71 and not a pity pass.
12274. Balcony sitting, fan in my face, fun lights.
12275. Sleep.
12276. The Word and things checked off the list.
12277. The pool with Evi.
12278. Fun slides.
12279. Single talk with Rebecca.
12280. New Endeavor episode.
12281. Rebecca letting Ayşe in.
12282. A clean home.
12283. 1 Peter with Pelin.
12284. Shower, the Word, and Piper.
12285. Salmon avocado rice dish.
12286. Encouraged by ladies time.
12287. Massage sending migraine away.
12288. Oreo ice cream.
12289. Packed and ready to go.
12290. A sweet bday gift from Duygu.
12291. Rebecca taking me to the bus station.
12292. A seat to myself.
12293. Seeing new landscapes: marshes, wheat fields, looming
mountains, lakes.
12294. Seeing wildlife, cows, birds.
12295. Two bathroom breaks.
12296. Understanding bus announcements.
12297. Making it to the hotel and seeing friends.
12298. Time to start Jolina's book.
12299. Mediterranean beauty.
12300. Long sleep.
12202. A friend to help me navigate the eye doctor's office.
12203. Abundant truth shared.
12204. Laughter.
12205. Yaprak sarma.
12206. Vid Angel and a $1 rental.
12207. An afternoon nap.
12208. Lots of admin stuff completed.
12209. Avoiding.
12210. An old woman playing peekaboo with a child.
12211. A child with a cucumber shoved in her mouth like a sucker.
12212. A boy eating an ice cream cone on his bike.
12213. Seeing Shahad and her family.
12214. Reading.
12215. Skyping with Zeke, Aly, and my mom.
12216. Good long rest. I say it frequently because it is always a
gift.
12217. My village friend giving me free cucumbers.
12218. Cookies with Didem.
12219. Rocky back safely in his bowl.
12220. 'All the paths' framed.
12221. A service bus to the bus station.
12222. Hatice helping me with my bag.
12223. Forgotten ticket = no problem.
12224. Mourning ones interrupted by a man picking his teeth,
comic relief for me.
12225. Understanding what I read in Turkish.
12226. Bus travel in Turkey is the best.
12227. Encouraging words from Lisa, Aunt Beth, and Cindy Leaf.
12228. Deli sandwiches.
12229. A new sister.
12230. Sleeping in.
12231. Metro shopping.
12232. A welcome note from Emma.
12233. Seeing my old teachers.
12234. Test not so terrible.
12235. Celebratory Reese's cup.
12236. Yummy zucchini boats.
12237. And lemon blueberry cake.
12238. Slow morning.
12239. A new friend, Fathos.
12240. Managing to order a bookcase and have it delivered.
12241. The BK guy remembering me.
12242. A quick shower.
12243. Seeing Shelly again.
12244. Kaderler respecting that I believe differently.
12245. Watching a TV show with them like I would my own
family.
12246. So many airplanes fascinating me.
12247. Chatting with Jana.
12248. Honey mustard sauce.
12249. Morning rest.
12250. John Piper reminding of Peter's reminder that God will
protect my faith through everything (trials, suffering,
failing) to the end.
12251. The bookshelf coming already assembled.
12252. Such a good time with Di talking about the Word.
12253. An afternoon massage for my crick.
12254. Warm breezes as I stroll through the fun park.
12255. Kids having a water balloon fight in the street. Joy.
12256. And more playing soccer with the amca getting in on the
action as he walked inside.
12257. Looser muscles for the first time in a long time.
12258. A nice, warm shower.
12259. I haven't been sick in a long time. What a sweet gift.
12260. Cherries and a fun evening from and with UG & Co.
12261. A whole day to organize and clean.
12262. A few minutes' rest.
12263. Laughing with Rebecca over plants.
12264. Catching up on her life.
12265. Understanding more and more.
12266. Lemonade with AB.
12267. Didem saying how much my language has improved, how
little I stumbled through my words.
12268. A pleasant evening with her at the park.
12269. Talking to my dad on Father's Day.
12270. Skype and him still alive making that possible.
12271. A shower after all that sweat.
12272. Fun at the tennis camp.
12273. I passed my language test with a 71 and not a pity pass.
12274. Balcony sitting, fan in my face, fun lights.
12275. Sleep.
12276. The Word and things checked off the list.
12277. The pool with Evi.
12278. Fun slides.
12279. Single talk with Rebecca.
12280. New Endeavor episode.
12281. Rebecca letting Ayşe in.
12282. A clean home.
12283. 1 Peter with Pelin.
12284. Shower, the Word, and Piper.
12285. Salmon avocado rice dish.
12286. Encouraged by ladies time.
12287. Massage sending migraine away.
12288. Oreo ice cream.
12289. Packed and ready to go.
12290. A sweet bday gift from Duygu.
12291. Rebecca taking me to the bus station.
12292. A seat to myself.
12293. Seeing new landscapes: marshes, wheat fields, looming
mountains, lakes.
12294. Seeing wildlife, cows, birds.
12295. Two bathroom breaks.
12296. Understanding bus announcements.
12297. Making it to the hotel and seeing friends.
12298. Time to start Jolina's book.
12299. Mediterranean beauty.
12300. Long sleep.
Gifts 12101-12200
12101. Anxiety fleeing with worship.
12102. Singing songs with Angie.
12103. Jude picking me a flower and running to me.
12104. Bizim Ev goodness.
12105. A chill evening with Suiter kids.
12106. Facetiming with Crystal on her bday.
12107. A more chill afternoon.
12108. Heath's good idea.
12109. Suiters looking out for me.
12110. FTing with Meredith and Lindsey for a few.
12111. Prayers for fun and boy was it ever so fun.
12112. The crazy singing and dancing man.
12113. Much laughter.
12114. Kader and her mom coming.
12115. Sweet other girls looking out for us.
12116. Chicken dance.
12117. M not coming.
12118. Stress being relieved all around.
12119. Going back to sleep.
12120. Breakfast quiches.
12121. Sharing good and bad.
12122. Pazar friends.
12123. Sweet Duygu.
12124. A quiet evening.
12125. A quiet morning bus ride to process and pray.
12126. Passing lots of greenery, flowers, and shepherds.
12127. The Spirit holding me fast and helping me love others well.
12128. Dropped coins causing a friendship.
12129. A whole two days to just pray.
12130. A fun porcelain guy.
12131. A day of no believer tension, just kindness and showing
others more honor.
12132. No rain.
12133. A fun lunch place and hospitable friends.
12134. Another sweet porcelain lady.
12135. A friend on the bus.
12136. A chance to talk to my mom.
12137. An introvert morning in the word.
12138. Abundant laughter with Rebecca.
12139. Provision of her coming.
12140. The best nights sleep in a week or two.
12141. A quiet morning to process and recharge.
12142. Beautiful weather for walking.
12143. Loving on Kader and other art students.
12144. Friendsies twinsies with Angie.
12145. Grace to give when I wanted to take.
12146. Tension fading.
12147. Laughter with Asuman and a surprise gift from her.
12148. I can live life in this place and language.
12149. Multiple people asking me if I'm a Turk because I'm
speaking well.
12150. Someone asking about me.
12151. A new friend at the carpet store.
12152. Yummy food.
12153. A clean, quiet home.
12154. Neighbors to chat with.
12155. Reading, walking, and ice cream at the park.
12156. Tarhana and cooking lesson from a neighbor.
12157. Catching up with family.
12158. Reading and prayer at university.
12159. Serving CFS.
12160. Lots of water to drink.
12161. An afternoon shower.
12162. A brief nap.
12163. Frito chili pies and homemade ice cream with the Suiters.
12164. The police friend chasing me down the street to invite me
over and asking if I need anything.
12165. Uninterrupted sleep.
12166. Less ants.
12167. Time to blog.
12168. Hearing some pazar folks are staying.
12169. AB helping with my cart.
12170. Chatting with Christina.
12171. And encouragement and prayer from Meredith.
12172. Release.
12173. Reminder that if I knew all I wouldn't change my
circumstances.
12174. So glad to spend time with Harry and Shelly again.
12175. Celebrating her life with family.
12176. Harry checking on me, looking out for me.
12177. A chance to love them.
12178. So grateful for my life lacking war.
12179. Rest, it's always a gift.
12180. Walking, another gift.
12181. Pr walking a good reset.
12182. Finding Sandra available to talk.
12183. Making her think.
12184. Physical touch and healing through massages.
12185. Hugs from Suiters.
12186. Running into UG and getting to join in with her and Elif.
12187. Ellen liked my card.
12188. A quiet morning.
12189. Yummy Turkish food with Monica and Caitie.
12190. More hugs.
12191. And good conversations.
12192. Meeting Nino.
12193. Her giving me a ride home.
12194. AB.
12195. Good talk with Ayşe.
12196. A chance to help Di.
12197. Good time with ladies.
12198. Heath coming through surgery ok.
12199. Barry asking how they can help.
12200. Good convos with my future housemate.
12102. Singing songs with Angie.
12103. Jude picking me a flower and running to me.
12104. Bizim Ev goodness.
12105. A chill evening with Suiter kids.
12106. Facetiming with Crystal on her bday.
12107. A more chill afternoon.
12108. Heath's good idea.
12109. Suiters looking out for me.
12110. FTing with Meredith and Lindsey for a few.
12111. Prayers for fun and boy was it ever so fun.
12112. The crazy singing and dancing man.
12113. Much laughter.
12114. Kader and her mom coming.
12115. Sweet other girls looking out for us.
12116. Chicken dance.
12117. M not coming.
12118. Stress being relieved all around.
12119. Going back to sleep.
12120. Breakfast quiches.
12121. Sharing good and bad.
12122. Pazar friends.
12123. Sweet Duygu.
12124. A quiet evening.
12125. A quiet morning bus ride to process and pray.
12126. Passing lots of greenery, flowers, and shepherds.
12127. The Spirit holding me fast and helping me love others well.
12128. Dropped coins causing a friendship.
12129. A whole two days to just pray.
12130. A fun porcelain guy.
12131. A day of no believer tension, just kindness and showing
others more honor.
12132. No rain.
12133. A fun lunch place and hospitable friends.
12134. Another sweet porcelain lady.
12135. A friend on the bus.
12136. A chance to talk to my mom.
12137. An introvert morning in the word.
12138. Abundant laughter with Rebecca.
12139. Provision of her coming.
12140. The best nights sleep in a week or two.
12141. A quiet morning to process and recharge.
12142. Beautiful weather for walking.
12143. Loving on Kader and other art students.
12144. Friendsies twinsies with Angie.
12145. Grace to give when I wanted to take.
12146. Tension fading.
12147. Laughter with Asuman and a surprise gift from her.
12148. I can live life in this place and language.
12149. Multiple people asking me if I'm a Turk because I'm
speaking well.
12150. Someone asking about me.
12151. A new friend at the carpet store.
12152. Yummy food.
12153. A clean, quiet home.
12154. Neighbors to chat with.
12155. Reading, walking, and ice cream at the park.
12156. Tarhana and cooking lesson from a neighbor.
12157. Catching up with family.
12158. Reading and prayer at university.
12159. Serving CFS.
12160. Lots of water to drink.
12161. An afternoon shower.
12162. A brief nap.
12163. Frito chili pies and homemade ice cream with the Suiters.
12164. The police friend chasing me down the street to invite me
over and asking if I need anything.
12165. Uninterrupted sleep.
12166. Less ants.
12167. Time to blog.
12168. Hearing some pazar folks are staying.
12169. AB helping with my cart.
12170. Chatting with Christina.
12171. And encouragement and prayer from Meredith.
12172. Release.
12173. Reminder that if I knew all I wouldn't change my
circumstances.
12174. So glad to spend time with Harry and Shelly again.
12175. Celebrating her life with family.
12176. Harry checking on me, looking out for me.
12177. A chance to love them.
12178. So grateful for my life lacking war.
12179. Rest, it's always a gift.
12180. Walking, another gift.
12181. Pr walking a good reset.
12182. Finding Sandra available to talk.
12183. Making her think.
12184. Physical touch and healing through massages.
12185. Hugs from Suiters.
12186. Running into UG and getting to join in with her and Elif.
12187. Ellen liked my card.
12188. A quiet morning.
12189. Yummy Turkish food with Monica and Caitie.
12190. More hugs.
12191. And good conversations.
12192. Meeting Nino.
12193. Her giving me a ride home.
12194. AB.
12195. Good talk with Ayşe.
12196. A chance to help Di.
12197. Good time with ladies.
12198. Heath coming through surgery ok.
12199. Barry asking how they can help.
12200. Good convos with my future housemate.
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