Gifts 15001-15100

15001. King Donuts and kaloches. 

15002. Sweet time with Crystal. 

15003. Depth of relationship there. 

15004. She didn’t hurt herself worse from the fall. 

15005. A nice bike ride. 

15006. Finally playing Gaga ball. 

15007. Swimming with the niecphews. 

15008. Chatting with my sissy. 

15009. Sweet Friendship folk. 

15010. Their gift that allowed me to take a third bag. 

15011. Small enough to feel the community. 

15012. Sweet Zekey, Aly, and Kyla’s songs and voices. 

15013. A game of wiffle ball. 

15014. Chilling with a movie and time for an update. 

15015. Prayers of the saints and emails and texts for proof. 

15016. Weeping because there is much love. 

15017. Obedience is better. 

15018. Early to bed. 

15019. More weeping because of love. 

15020. More peace today and an appetite. 

15021. Sympathy from airport workers. 

15022. An aisle and a window seat. Better than I hoped for. 

15023. For ample layover time in Newark. 

15024. Last supper of sushi. 

15025. Questions but not so bad and sts working. 

15026. Kind security guard. 

15027. An unexpected aisle seat. 

15028. My dad as my encourager, reminding me of the gospel. 

15029. Nice fellow passengers. 

15030. Starting the Prodigal God and realizing the story in 

            September will be the same one. 

15031. Mundane travels. 

15032. No more issues in G or T. 

15033. A fun trip home with Ashton and Jenni. 

15034. A shower to wash off airplane yuck. 

15035. Good, long, sweet sleep. 

15036. The sweetness of reading Anne of Green Gables. 

15037. A yummy lunch with the Campbells. 

15038. Sweet cards by Campbell boys. 

15039. Neslihan, my first friend here. A gift to me and a purpose 

            for her. 

15040. Her insisting I stay and eat. 

15041. Stomach sandwich was better than I thought. 

15042. Kader was free to hang out. 

15043. Back to my walking city. 

15044. Skyping with my dad. 

15045. Evrim stopping by. 

15046. In spite of the hectic day, feeling loved and wanted here by

            my friends. A good return to this place. 

15047. Escaped animals on the news for the holiday - my favorite 

            thing about the holiday. 

15048. Altays waiting outside the car to hug me and Ekin running 

            to me. 

15049. Sweet Elif and Haava Nur proudly showing us around their 

            village. 

15050. Haavanur’s questions about what we believe. 

15051. The ability to joke in Turkish. 

15052. Delicious food in spite of the fire. 

15053. Descending from the hot room into a cooler place. 

15054. The chicken making me scream like a girl and causing us all

            to have a good laugh. 

15055. A quick shower to wash away the sweat and smell. 

15056. Ashton picking us up. 

15057. Finding ground beef! 

15058. The Hintons. 

15059. Yummy enchiladas. 

15060. Long rest. 

15061. Türk Kavaltısı. 

15062. Cancelled plans meaning a quiet night to rest and unpack. 

15063. Order in my room. 

15064. Seeing Natalie. 

15065. Çiğ köfte and ayran for the first time in a while. 

15066. My first gold purchase. 

15067. A nap before the long night. 

15068. Surviving night one of the wedding. 

15069. A neon horse-drawn carriage ride. 

15070. The air conditioner cutting off. 

15071. A tidied room. 

15072. Long time in the word. 

15073. Iron cleaned up enough to iron. 

15074. Mehmet and Kader’s family watching out for us. 

15075. Catching up with Aylin. 

15076. Gold pinning not awkward. 

15077. Jenni’s willingness to go to two nights of wedding 

            festivities so I wouldn’t be alone. 

15078. Actually having fun dancing. 

15079. A GN conversation after asking for one. 

15080. Jenni’s willingness and bravery to confess and apologize. 

15081. Campbell boys planning a welcome home party. 

15082. Laughing over my dad quotes. 

15083. All together again. 

15084. Funda’s excitement to see me. 

15085. ERs finished. 

15086. Altays loving their gifts. 

15087. An evening alone to organize, clean and unpack. 

15088. Güneş Pide. 

15089. A nap before the pj party. 

15090. Fun with Evi and T. 

15091. Cool breezes bringing relief. 

15092. An uncrowded Hastane bus. 

15093. A nice afternoon with Aylin, her mom and friend. 

15094. Cheering up my dad. 

15095. Long time in the word. 

15096. Massage: a long time to pray. 

15097. Choosing prayer rather than hurt. 

15098. Shay calling to hang out. A sweet time together.  

15099. Scooter riding with her. 

15100. Some rest. 

Gifts 14901-15000

14901. Jessica coming over, buying art. 

14902. Small town meaning connections that gain same day 
            background checks and documents notarized. 

14903. My bestie driving me around. 

14904. Breakfast with my parents. 

14905. Time with Lindsey. 

14906. Finding Ayran. 

14907. The peace-giving Wilsons. 

14908. Therapy with Lisa. 

14909. Worshipping with lots of others. 

14910. “You took our sin, You bore our shame, You rose to life, 

            You defeated the grave, A love like this the world has never 

            known.” 

14911. I know this kind of love. 

14912. Sharing about life with Lifepoint folks. 

14913. Sushi and 'Ant Man' with my dad. 

14914. Deciding to go the Nashville as an act of trust and finding 

            peace. 

14915. Getting the apostille was easy peasy. 

14916. Time with the Boltons is life-giving. 

14917. Both undevotional theology and untheological devotion are 

            traps. 

14918. Working out to have Thai food with Erin and Luke.

14919. Listening to Harry Potter on long drives. 

14920. Tea party with the niecphews. 

14921. Zeke’s grin as he masters Monopoly Deal. 

14922. Special time with him at yard sales. 

14923. His R2D2 noises. 

14924. Waking before the kids for Word time. 

14925. 'The Great Gilly Hopkins' with my mom. A good movie

            with good laughs.

14926. Lunch with Crystal. 

14927. Figuring out how to make a PPSX file. 

14928. Walmart trip finished. 

14929. Daddy’s grin when Mama said he was her Gilbert Blythe. 

14930. Zeke’s excitement over opening all the dinosaurs. 

14931. A chance to be at his birthday party. 

14932. All the yummy Taiko sushi. 

14933. Laurie Bolton. 

14934. Hearing how faithful Midway is to pray. 

14935. John and Marilee Wells coming to see me. 

14936. Folks who give more than my asking prices. 

14937. Lunch at Cheddars with my fam. 

14938. Sweet Shawna’s gratitude and sacrifice. 

14939. Mev and Co coming to Bangham. 

14940. Sweet Suzanne. 

14941. Thinking I was boring people but they were enjoying 

            themselves. 

14942. The one lady saying I changed her whole perspective on

            Ts. 

14943. Good rest and quiet time. 

14944. Laurie’s knowledge making me consider. 

14945. Mango Curry with Hannah. 

14946. Time with the Masons. 

14947. The kids’ excitement at showing me everything. 

14948. Encouraged by their lives. 

14949. Burgess Falls for a few. 

14950. The Henderson’s listening and encouraging. 

14951. Starry skies. 

14952. Gatlinburg nostalgia. 

14953. Free dinner at the Park Grill. 

14954. Shopping giving exercise. 

14955. Clear, sparkling drinking water. A gift I often take for

            granted.

14956. Food for energy. 

14957. Hot tub. 

14958. Meeting Daddy’s friends. 

14959. Ernie asking lots of questions. 

14960. Daddy walking the strip with us. 

14961. Caley responding we should feel like royalty because he 

            did. I do.

14962. He played a game too. 

14963. Morning Word and soaking in the hot tub. 

14964. Smoky, foggy mountains. 

14965. Windy Tennessee mountain roads. 

14966. Neatness, parking, preserved, orderly national parks. 

14967. Cades Cove beauty. 

14968. Bears, coyotes and deer. 

14969. Nearness of bears and seeing them in trees and on the

            ground, a gift.

14970. Peaceful rain. 

14971. Front seat riding. 

14972. Games with the niecphews. 

14973. Swimming with Kyla. 

14974. McD’s. 

14975. Kyla still playing and playing well with other, smaller kids. 

14976. Zeke’s grin. 

14977. Pelin coming to my city and laboring. 

14978. A cry, a release. 

14979. Jim praying for me at lunch. 

14980. Catching up with Sindy for a few and getting some errands

            done. 

14981. I am a child of God. My standing is not shaken. My hope

            and confidence is certain. 

14982. Dinner with the Vaughns. 

14983. Eli’s Prayer and knowing he understands. 

14984. Unexpected sushi and Cream City. 

14985. Sushi again with Crystal and McKenzie. 

14986. Ralph’s donuts. 

14987. Lunch with my grandpa. 

14988. Prayers by Tim & Awana class. 

14989. Hearing Tim prays for me every morning. 

14990. That blue lavender color in the sky. 

14991. Meteor shower watching with my mom. 

14992. Dominoes with Zekey. 

14993. Kyla’s long hug saying many things. 

14994. Zeke’s sweet cuddles after his nap. 

14995. Dinner with my bro and family. 

14996. All 3 kids' non-stop talking. 

14997. Lectio Divina on Jesus’ temptation. He was led to the 

            wilderness by the Spirit. He weakened himself by fasting so

            he would be stronger. He chose the treasure greater than all

            the kingdoms of the world. CA is my own kind of spiritual 

            wilderness. 

14998. Mexican with some of my favorites (Mom, Dad, Chris,

            Tilinia, Crystal, Haley.) 

14999. Dr. Brennan’s curiosity. 

15000. Kyla coming home early from the game. 

Gifts 14801-14900

14801. Reading about cynicism and the desire to purge my heart of
            it. 

14802. He cares for me tangibly in seat 2C. 

14803. A day to rest. 

14804. Bribed with sushi. 

14805. Yummy fish tacos. 

14806. Watching the 4th of July parade in real life. 

14807. 4th fixins feast. 

14808. Fun with Crystal and McKenzie in the pool. 

14809. Zeke cuddles. 

14810. Enjoying fireworks. 

14811. Shopping with me mum. 

14812. Confrontation bringing relief. 

14813. Lots of work finished. 

14814. Games, Mermaid series and a sleepover with niecphews. 

14815. Kids still wanting to have tea parties. 

14816. Aly’s British accent. 

14817. Comfy items. 

14818. Good reminders from Bro Barry. 

14819. The gospel brings lasting change and tears down 
            strongholds. 

14820. A chiller Sunday. 

14821. Gate checked carry on. 

14822. Two aisle seats. 

14823. Leg room. 

14824. Emily to help. 

14825. A book read in a day. 

14826. A room to myself. 

14827. A prayer retreat. 

14828. Dinner and encouragement with Jon and Tiffany. 

14829. Holly C. asking good questions. 

14830. Sitting and sharing with singles. 

14831. Burgers and encouragement from the Hales. 

14832. Hearing about God’s work through Kanesa. 

14833. No role playing. 

14834. Life-giving meals with the Schmidts. 

14835. Appointments completed and questions somewhat 
            answered. 

14836. A chill evening. 

14837. McKenzie taking it well. 

14838. Elbert and the medicine of truth to my soul. 

14839. Surviving meetings by playing Ticket with Jenni and Caley. 

14840. Getting to see Cyndi L. for a bit. 

14841. Catching up with Lisa F. and Emily S. 

14842. Finding a sweet nearness to the Father at the prayer chapel. 

14843. God cares about every people group. 

14844. I’m not alone. 

14845. Renewed resolve that every sacrifice is completely worth it. 

14846. Interest reminding me that I am already loved by the King. 

14847. We will run and the picture of God enthroned and all 
            bowing to him as he finally deserves. 

14848. Resolve that I don’t want to go to heaven alone. 

14849. Aisle seats. 

14850. Surviving 5 airports and 4 airplanes. 

14851. Sleep on the plane. 

14852. A good night's rest. 

14853. Worshiping with others. 

14854. The gospel in a hard story, Sodom and Gomorrah. 

14855. Communion. 

14856. An afternoon nap and time to process. 

14857. Getting to know and be encouraged by Margaret. 

14858. More quality rest. Waking and not needing coffee. 

14859. A day by the sea with Brooke. 

14860. Jeremy watching the kids. 

14861. All the colorful flowers. 

14862. The music of waves on black pebbles. 

14863. Seeing every color. 

14864. Seeing whales and feeling giddy like a child. 

14865. Encouraging chats with Brooke. 

14866. Abundant Laughter. 

14867. Beautiful green pine trees. 

14868. Seeing fun seals. 

14869. Sunshine. 

14870. A beautiful whopping platter of sushi. 

14871. A gold star day. 

14872. Good chats with Jeremy. 

14873. Like-mindedness and similar experiences with the Cooks. 

14874. Recounting funny Turkey stories and laughing til I cried. 

14875. Yummy fancy donuts. 

14876. A wife who wanted to hear about my life. 

14877. Sweet Margaret wanting to be with me. 

14878. Dance party. 

14879. Beriah making me a sweet art piece. 

14880. Cook boys making airplanes and riding them down the 
            stairs. 

14881. Ben saying sleepy tie tea. 

14882. Laughing with Cedar, eating popcorn like a dog. 

14883. Making it just in time to board. 

14884. Sister time!

14885. Real life cacti. 

14886. Headache leaving. 

14887. Deep sleep. 

14888. Chilling with Caley. 

14889. Fun old Christmas ornaments. 

14890. Conveyor belt sushi fun. 

14891. AZ sunset. 

14892. Miles that let me be with my sister. 

14893. Delayed flight meant an extra hour or two. 

14894. Making it in time for my CHA flight. 

14895. Mom running to greet me. 

14896. Sunday nap. 

14897. 'Anne with an E' reminding me of how God loves me, his 
            adopted daughter. 

14898. A fun day of games and being in the pool with Crystal and
            McKenzie. 

14899. A day at home by myself. 

14900. Pap-pa and Daddy in a skit. 

Gifts 14701-14800

14701. Delicious Mexican Street Tacos. 

14702. Avengers movies with my parents. 

14703. Weekly lunches with Crystal. 

14704. McKays joy with Kyla. 

14705. My dad proudly showing us around the Water Plant. 

14706. Kyla’s excitement and gratitude for a day with me. 

14707. Special time with her playing games. 

14708. Language tests graded. 

14709. A new, light computer. 

14710. It coming just before my mom left. 

14711. Taiko celebrating Crystal. 

14712. Her suggesting I stay with Hannah. 

14713. Anxiety dredging up that I don’t want to burden and that I 

            don’t see God as one who wants to lavish me with good 

            things. 

14714. A prayer that I would be able to encourage and be 

            encouraged and the Lord providing. 

14715. God sent me to Hannah at the right time. 

14716. Sweet morning with Shawna and Christina. 

14717. Hiçbir şey gözümden kaçmaz. Nothing escapes his eyes. No 

            injustices are swept under the rug. He is a perfect king. 

14718. Sweet time with Corinne. 

14719. Girls Cabin Weekend filled with good convos. 

14720. Lots of art sold. 

14721. Seeing and catching up with lots of River folk. 

14722. A bigger turn out than expected and good questions asked. 

14723. Early to bed. 

14724. A very quiet, chill morning at Dwight and Betty’s. 

14725. Playing cards with Marin. 

14726. Thai food and catching up with Lisa. 

14727. Prayer driving. 

14728. Whitestone goodness. 

14729. Delicious food there. 

14730. Permitted rest. 

14731. Daniel to help at the kayak. 

14732. Kayak and swimming lessons about complete rest in God’s

            work. 

14733. Sandra making me laugh. 

14734. A nap and a hike and porch sitting. 

14735. A chance to share my story with Duane. 

14736. The lamb can approach the lion without fear, the curtain is 

            torn. 

14737. Piano Worship time. 

14738. Laughter in our listening group. 

14739. Cheryl and Kenny walking me back. 

14740. Communion, but not alone. My Groom was there. 

14741. Martin and Julia driving 6 hours total to see me to show 

            their support. 

14742. Becky choosing princesses: Becky is Jasmine with a tiger, 

            Anita is Cinderella, Sandra is Rapunzel and I am Belle. 

14743. Book Club tea beauty. 

14744. Good conversations with good friends. 

14745. Black Forest Cake. 

14746. Downtown Chattanooga fun. 

14747. Better sleep last night. 

14748. Pap-pa and Sandy singing together. 

14749. Remembering our dad’s and their quirks. 

14750. Family lunch. 

14751. Rearview mirror still attached. 

14752. A chance to walk to get eyeglasses. 

14753. Dinner with Jerry and Olavene. 

14754. A chance to be with Pap-pa. 

14755. Lunch with Chris. 

14756. Playing at the pool with the niecphews. 

14757. Chris and Tilinia leading the way for the 40th anniversary 

            celebration. 

14758. Games with them. 

14759. Coke Ovens shelter available. 

14760. The rain passing and cooling everything off. 

14761. Games with mom, Crystal and McKenzie. 

14762. Speaking finished. 

14763. The ways the Vine is serving, one being the mobile market. 

14764. Friends coming at the last minute for mom and dad. 

14765. Surprising mom and dad. 

14766. Mom & Dad choosing to serve on their anniversary. 

14767. Dwight telling me of Mary Scott and how one lady changed 

            a nation and it made him think of me. 

14768. Marvin Price going on and on about my art/work. 

14769. Artwork organized. 

14770. Old computer cleaned up. 

14771. A day to blog a bit. 

14772. Chatting with the Campbells. 

14773. Hot white sunshine in the storm. 

14774. Multiple rainbows. 

14775. Bears and smoky mountains. 

14776. IHG card scoring a good discount. 

14777. A rain free day on the Creeper trail. 

14779. No snakes bothering us. 

14780. Waterfall beauty. 

14781. Being on a bike is good for me. 

14782. Beautiful flowers along the path. 

14783. Chocolate Cake. 

14784. HP and the Deathly Hallows audio for $1. 

14785. Mom sharing with the van driver. 

14786. Singleness means I get to do trips with my parents. 

14787. I have a deeper relationship with God living among 100%

            Muslims. I am actually stronger there because I’m not 

            duped into thinking I don’t need him like I am here. 

14788. I wanted to do art in college but feared it because it’s not 

            “stable.” He has made a way for me to do art anyway. 

14789. Laughter with Crystal and McKenzie. 

14790. Sushi goodness. 

14791. Brownie Batter milkshake. 

14792. Feeling friendless but remembering by bestie, always 

            faithful, always a constant. 

14793. Starbucks introvert time. 

14794. A chance to encourage Sharon and her, in her 70s, asking 

            me for advice. 

14795. A good convo with Megan S about disengaging. 

14796. Steve T’s realness and willingness to say hard true things. 

14797. Enjoying time with the Tiebouts. 

14798. Suzanne, an advocate, who loves me. 

14799. Starry skies. 

14800. A good cry. 

Gifts 14601-14700

14601. Zekey’s first words: “I got saved!”

14602. Watching niecphews' magic tricks. 

14603. Feeling like family with the Altays. 

14604. Talking with my dad and sis. 

14605. A chance to blog. 

14606. A chance to work the tax puzzle. 

14607. Navigating the hospital successfully. 

14608. A sapasağlam (super healthy) heart. 

14609. Pide with Jenni. 

14610. Making the awesome Star Wars video. 

14611. Laughter from that. 

14612. Ashton praying for me. 

14613. Pinpointing heaviness because of one less voice for 4 
            months. 

14614. More depth than surface fun. 

14615. Türkü’s joyful giggles. 

14616. Her checking to make sure I made it home. 

14617. Running into Neslihan and Leyla. 

14618. A doctor’s appointment made with Dr. Ross. 

14619. Lots of truth reading. 

14620. Worshipping in Turkish: “Gökte olduğu gibi yeryüzünde de 
            olsun.” 

14621. The ability to lead a discussion in English. 

14622. Hearing what you are teaching Lisa. 

14623. Perde Yırtıldı. 

14624. Surviving the 3rd degree. 

14625. Certain questions not asked. 

14626. Remembering God defeated Satan and death and thus He is 
            superior over all authorities. 

14627. My Father wasn’t surprised so He is doing something. I 
            have nothing to fear. My life is in His hands.

14628. Jenni was by my side. 

14629. Continued good convos with Buket. 

14630. God reigns. This thought brings much peace.

14631. A good massage. Thankful for Sultan.  

14632. A day at the park. 

14633. Sweet time in John 6. 

14634. Locals came. 

14635. Two barbecues. 

14636. A chance to share henna. 

14637. A mostly chill day, resting my brain. 

14638. Heath’s protection of us and anger on our behalf. 

14639. Some time with CFS. 

14640. Öykü wanting to spend time with us. 

14641. Time to pack and finish art. 

14642. An evening with Cemile. 

14643. Sweet pazar friends. 

14644. Headache subsiding. 

14645. İ Bey’s friendliness this time. 

14646. Friends who feel like family in this home. Truly He has 
            been good to me in this place. 

14647. My fears of not having a friend here were unfounded. It 
            took time but I am rich with friends. 

14648. People like Shanna still want to be my friend in spite of 
            warnings. 

14649. The gift of sushi to share with others.

14650. A fellowship time with 20 folks. 

14651. Time away to decompress. 

14652. Abis and ablas to lean into and hear what they are learning. 

14653. A break in the chaos. 

14654. Hugs from Ekin.

14655. Early to bed. 

14656. Remembering Jenni can take art to Antalya. 

14657. A chill Monday. 

14658. A chance to see Şeyma. 

14659. Grinning, relaxed and joyful Ismahan. 

14660. A hug from her. 

14661. A good massage. 

14662. Chatting with Jeremy. 

14663. Cheap options to Oregon. 

16664. Sweet time in the Word. 

14665. Selcan finding a tube for me. 

14666. Semra's joy that I stopped by. 

14667. Altays wanting a picnic on the last day. 

14668. Toilet fixed. 

14669. Dryer fixed. 

14670. Encouragement from Todd. 

14671. A couch to sleep on for a few hours. 

14672. Sushi at Sushi Co!

14673. A good conference mate. 

14674. Seeing Shannon at the airport and not feeling so alone.

14675. An empty seat beside me. 

14676. Questions could have been worse. 

14677. Simple entry, such relief. 

14678. Seeing Zeke’s soccer game. 

14679. Mexican food. 

14680. Corn dogs. 

14681. Green walking trail. 

14682. Book club gals. 

14683. Sweet Bolton’s. 

14684. An easy peasy doctor appointment. 

14685. Catching up with Vaughn’s.

14686. Seeing Zekey get baptized. 

14687. Ab working Laughter with Crystal at Universal. 

14688. Sweet convos with Sindy. 

14689. Seeing old River friends.

14690. Meeting Candice and Johnathan. His story of how God has 
            transformed his life and taken his hate. 

14691. Shawna’s childlike faith.  

14692. A fun time with Laurie and Meredith, even if it was
            watching a musical.

14693. Caroline and Bennett asking questions. A genuine curiosity 
            about my life.

14694. Seeing the Suiter 5. 

14695. Not losing Zeke permanently at the museum. 

14696. Nature, quiet, alone time.

14697. The sweet care and hospitality of the Bolton’s. 

14698. An adjustment at the right time. 

14699. Caley and Josh arriving safely. 

14700. Wisdom to leave the house.