Sunday, September 2, 2018

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.

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