Sunday, April 9, 2017

Gifts 13501-13600

13501. My package coming. 
13502. Walking aimlessly but blue skies, sunshine and Prayer. 
13503. Running into an old pazar friend. 
13504. Strawberry season is upon us. 
13505. An invite from CFS. 
13506. Cute smiles. 
13507. Helpful insurance ladies. 
13508. Chatting with Ismahal. 
13509. Grace at accidentally inviting myself to dinner. 
13510. A chance to love Di. 
13511. Somewhat good news from her. 
13512. Seeing DG for a bit. 
13513. A new dress and shirt. 
13514. Menemen. 
13515. Catching up with Caroline and Laurie, so good for my soul. 
13516. Watching 'Anne' with Jenni. 
13517. A chiller morning. 
13518. Di feeling so much better. 
13519. Fun with Cemile. 
13520. Calling Kader and filling satiated from that. 
13521. Truth shared, also filling. 
13522. So many encouraging words via email. 
13523. Neighbors visiting. 
13524. Sweet Suiter kids. 
13525. Yahtzee with Crystal and McKenzie. 
13526. Reading and blogging time. 
13527. Maddy's faithfulness to pray so long for all of us. 
13528. More reading. 
13529. A neighbor to sit with. 
13530. A friend at the library. 
13531. Sweet Ismahal and her husband. 
13532. Yummy dinner: chili, jalapeño cheddar biscuits, and salad. 
13533. Unexpectedly good conversations with DG. 
13534. Relaxing by painting with her. 
13535. Remembering: Mary L said frustrating Edward who turned
            seeker. 
13536. Remembering: Cyndi L noticed my endurance. 
13537. Remembering: Megan S said that God helped me learn 
            Turkish, find my ikamet, provided this apartment, helped me 
            finish 8 errands in one day, brought Jenni here, helped me
            drink tea and communicate GN. 
13538. Remembering: Angie H said me being here allows others to 
            come, and my updates helps people know about and pr for this 
            part of the world. 
13539. Remembering: Beth P said seeing me take questions about 
            things like singleness and turn it into beautiful opportunity to
            share about my Lover. 
13540. Remembering: Cynthia W noticed His provison, open doors, 
            success in language, safety, many new friends, desire of some 
            to hear truth, new sights and experiences, art opportunities, 
            family & friend visits, challenges and chances to share truth, 
            favor in apartment, visa, insurance, finding ikamet, having a 
            heart for plentiful harvest, healing touches, roommate, having
            the HS inside, guidance and boldness. 
13541. Remembering: Meredith V remembered that I excelled and 
            tested out of language, adapted to a hard culture to live in and 
            made it my home, found awesome secondhand furniture, 
            insurance and favor at the ikamet office, I was rescued from 
            the bats, I've gotten to see some beautiful sites and travel to 
            great places. 
13542. Remembering: Jeremy C remembered his first special airplane
            ride and has flown 100 times since, in overcoming his fear he
            found exhilarating life. His adventures to Oregon. When he 
            first started at The Gathering and how God used friends like 
            me to confirm that call. He remembers God's presence in the 
            life in him today.
13543. Remembering: Mev M said my sharing stuck out to her. It 
            makes her want to do it more there. So my impact is not only 
            here but also there. She said, "Thanks for shining light literally
            around the world."
13544. Remembering: Anita W said that Him helping me learn the 
            language, learn and experience the culture, helped me make
            friends, gave me favor, give me boldness to speak up for him, 
            protecting me and she is learning a lot about CA from me. 
13545. Remembering: Steve C said, "Even though you feel you had 
            many strikeouts this week...Keep swinging! The truth is, most 
            of the all-time leading homerun hitters in major league 
            baseball also are among the all-time leaders in guess what?... 
            Yep! Strike outs! And know that our gang is lifting you up this
            week!" 
13546. Jude crying to come to Cando's house. 
13547. Ezogelin breakfast with Heath and Lisa. 
13548. Really good conversations at the massage place. 
13549. Seyran saying it was so good for her. 
13550. No customers for a while. 
13551. DG bringing us a plant. 
13552. And feeling comfortable enough to nap for a while. 
13553. Reading time due to headache. 
13554. 11 hours of sleep to make up for the 5 hours of sleep. 
13555. Helping to encourage Di, community giving her fuel. 
13556. Corn dogs with Suiters. 
13557. Making it to Migros in time. 
13558. Cay with sweet Ismahal. 
13559. Cosby break with Suiter kids. 
13560. Freeing up H&L to have good conversation. 
13561. Wisdom to recognize my heart to host out of obligation and
            wisdom to stop and pray. 
13562. Good time in the Word instead of hosting. 
13563. Hearing what Jenni is learning. 
13564. Meeting Ismahal's daughter. 
13565. Going pazaring with them. 
13566. Beauty and the Beast in English!!! 
13567. Burger King and a little shopping with Jenni, Lisa, and the 
            kids. 
13568. Nertz with Suiter kids. 
13569. Reminders that we do what we do BECAUSE Jesus has all 
            authority and will be eternally with us. 
13570. Great sushi. 
13571. Ice cream craving yielding a few minutes of sharing. 
13572. Relaxing to the Office. 
13573. Early to bed. 
13574. Painting time. 
13575. Catching up with Meredith. 
13576. Fun shopping for gifts and looking at funny English shirts. 
13577. The shirt with Hebrews 6:19 on it. 
13578. Sitting with Ismahal and Selma. 
13579. Yummy poğacas from Murruvet. 
13580. A fun evening with Buketler. 
13581. A timely email from Lisa F. 
13582. The Chinese dish still at Harrison's. 
13583. Sharing hearts with Pelin. 
13584. Encouragement from Di: even in hopeless situations Abraham 
            believed with hope. 
13585. A good word from the Wards. 
13586. J picking me up som pepsis. 
13587. Pizza with the Suits. 
13588. Silly video antics. 
13589. Celebrating swimming victories with Rain and Sage. 
13590. Time with sweet Ivy. 
13591. Another successful haircut. 
13592. Games and sushi with Türkü. 
13593. Extended time in the Word. 
13594. Silly Selma. 
13595. Catching up with Jeremy and Brooke. 
13596. Another fun evening with Buketler. 
13597. Time with Di. 
13598. Her reading, praying, discerning how to serve. 
13599. Talking to my family. 
13600. UG wanting to meet up.

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