15401. Laughter with Bunyamin.
15402. Gifts and big discounts because friendship is more valuable
than money.
15403. A place at the table, or in our case on the balloon.
15404. Giant balloons, fans, hot air, fairy chimneys, gentle floating,
time lapse videos, rays of sun, perfect weather, down in the
valley, soaring high, a perfect landing, and an unexpected
medal - a gold star day for sure.
15405. A ride to the bus station.
15406. Worship in the shower.
15407. Jude’s voice message.
15408. Lori providing the hotel for us.
15409. And a discount for her.
15410. Family alive to talk to.
15411. Sad news bringing things into focus.
15412. Softness in Shelby and her family.
15413. Altays: fun-loving, joking, comfortable enough to hang
around for dinner, not trying to marry me off.
15414. Orhan Abi’s sermons.
15415. Evi’s softness and genuine desire.
15416. Decision made. Tickets bought.
15417. Daddy grinning from ear to ear.
15418. A nice evening with Şerife.
15419. Reward points mean basically a free trip.
15420. Food to eat at breakfast.
15421. The ability to walk.
15422. A nap.
15423. Sultan’s healing massages.
15424. A healthy dinner.
15425. Warm showers.
15426. Ten hours of sleep to help with fatigue.
15427. The reminder to walk with you. That faithfulness means
both rowing the kayak hard and resting in you to lead the
kayak.
15428. Joy bringing delight and joy to my soul.
15429. Ashton to help with sushi.
15430. Zekiye initiating with me.
15431. An unexpected free evening.
15432. Unexpected grace on my end, not on his, because he already
knew he would give me rest.
15433. Chatting with family.
15434. My art bringing Jessica Higdon joy.
15435. Feeling like a whole new person after rest.
15436. Time for creativity in Christmas card making.
15437. Touching Cemile by remembering her.
15438. Campbells, partnership with them and their presence
creating space for conversation.
15439. Mr. E defending us over and over. For O’s shock at how
we interact.
15440. B&E wanting to sleep earlier than expected.
15441. Life-on-life discipling happening pre-regeneration.
15442. Movie breaks.
15443. Good massage.
15444. Meals with sisters.
15445. Richness in the Valley of Vision.
15446. Hudson calling out the shoe-wearer for me.
15447. Zekiye pursuing.
15448. Kerem calling me teyze and paşam.
15449. Yummy börek.
15450. Çay sipping on the balcony with Funda.
15451. Senem calling cargo places for me.
15452. The privilege to vote.
15453. Finally time to do art.
15454. A fun, funny, and entertaining choral concert.
15455. Ice cream with Joy.
15456. Hanging with Ivy.
15457. A fun new haircut.
15458. Hanging with the Altays.
15459. A day at home!
15460. Prayer wall/system in place.
15461. Catching up with Jenni.
15462. Evi wanting to spend time with me.
15463. Time to watercolor.
15464. Osman being nicer.
15465. Village folks inviting us out.
15466. Havva’s curiosity.
15467. Girls laughing at the concert silliness.
15468. God always keeps his promises. He fulfills what he says he
will do in spite of our faithlessness.
15469. Wisdom to take my irritated thoughts captive and find
peace.
15470. Good worship time together.
15471. Everyone’s double take at my bangs.
15472. Laughter with U-town folks.
15473. Rain singing along too.
15474. Update sent.
15475. Crystal and I wearing our HP shirts.
15476. A chill day, mostly at home.
15477. A good Ebru class.
15478. Joy going to the store with me.
15479. My parents liking the Christmas card.
15480. Emails cleaned.
15481. Blogs posted.
15482. Asking for wisdom for a new prez and getting news of one
selected two days later.
15483. Lifting up Z’s then hearing the deep mature faith of M.
15484. A day with believers. Suiters wanting time with me.
15485. Insight into Shay’s life.
15486. Senem wanting to catch up with me.
15487. Yummy salsa and tortilla chips.
15488. Brooks’ sweet email.
15489. My mom’s boldness these days.
15490. A few nights with no dreams.
15491. My neighbor saying they’re all happy to have me here.
15492. A nice day at Festiva.
15493. “Emily’s” unique new views on things.
15494. Chili Frito Pie and a ride in the rain.
15495. Laughing with Brooke about The Office.
15496. Felly postponed to later.
15497. Prayer bringing peace, some needs have to be let go.
15498. The ability to discuss politics and religion in my second
language.
15499. New insight into Mr. E’s thinking.
15500. Painting goal producing nice art work.
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