Orange
18701. Curfew didn’t mean I had to cancel my trip to Izmir.
18702. Ekin’s surprising affection. Sweet after months apart.
18703. Laughing with her and Buket. Genuinely deep friendship with
them.
18704. Chatting with my sister.
18705. Good rest.
18706. Surviving the crazy hot bus ride.
18707. A shower after the sweat.
18708. Sarah and the girls picking me up.
18709. Hinton kids showing me all the things they have been doing
during quarantine.
18710. Another night of good rest.
18711. Yummy peanut butter bars.
18712. Cool breezy fellowship on the balcony.
18713. Waking from stressful dreams.
18714. My dad still around to celebrate for Father’s Day.
18715. Late night talks with Sarah.
18716. Another chance to talk to my sissy.
18717. Ekin’s exam going well with no stress or tears like I had
prayed.
18718. Water finally coming out of my ear.
18719. Migraine medicine taking my headache away.
18720. Interview with Lauren and hearing her heart, teachability and
humility.
18721. Quixx with the Hintons.
18722. The joy and kindness of Mildred and Özkal.
18723. Baby Shaun liking me too.
18724. A good, clean dentist close to the Uğurs.
18725. Cinnamon rolls for breakfast.
18726. A chance to share my heart with Mildred.
18727. Her anger on my behalf that M didn’t take the time to pursue
me or even meet me. Jenni and Lindsey too.
18728. Hearing what God is teaching Özkal and getting to encourage
and be encouraged by him in Turkish.
18729. Shade and a breeze from the water for the mangal. Perfect
temps.
18730. The way Özkal serves Mildred and other sisters like me.
18731. Balcony breakfast and good convos with the Uğurs.
18732. A nice walk to the Szabos.
18733. A chance to order sushi.
18734. A ride to the bus station.
18735. Genuine friendship exemplified by laughter and joking with
Buket and Ekin. I am known by them.
18736. Brilliant red light peaking over the hill.
18737. Only earthquake tremors.
18738. Getting a deal at Gratis.
18739. Lisa Facetiming for a few minutes.
18740. Catching up with Allison.
18741. Chatting with Lindsey.
18742. Gökhan, Crissy and Meg surprising us.
18743. A chance to encourage and be encouraged by my brother.
18744. Him reminding me that if there is a problem it’s with us not
with God.
18745. A fun bike puzzle.
18746. Finished with my ICCT course!
18747. A chill morning to rest and read.
18748. A cool bus ride.
18749. Fried okra for dinner.
18750. Sharing stories of how God gives vision for and protects from
hard things.
18751. Not needing a root canal!
18752. Going back to sleep after waking up so hot.
18753. Getting to chat at length with the niecphews.
18754. Beyza doing so much better and feeling prayers and God’s
strength.
18755. The way the Lord is changing Hans' life, making enemies his
friends.
18756. A good chat with GL and Les.
18757. Peace about deciding what to do with Lindsey.
18758. Gülden wanting to visit with me.
18759. Hans also wanting to be with us when he’s struggling.
18760. Prayer extinguishing some of the fiery flames.
18761. Playing Okey with Gökhan and Crissy.
18762. Being silly with Meg.
18763. Gökhan’lar staying the night with us. Our home became a
refuge for them.
18764. Shady cool paths to walk on.
18765. Fresh kıymalı börek.
18766. Mildred appreciating my funny pizza bagels video.
18767. Filling filled up by life to help a brother and doing what we
came here to do.
18768. Allison being in it with me.
18769. A clean refrigerator.
18770. Ginny Lou’s kind words: you’re like a godly woman (or the
godly widow in 1 Tim) known for good works, hospitality,
who raises up children who aren’t necessarily my own and
loving neighbors (brothers and sisters) as myself and doing
it sacrificially by serving Hans and the Campbells.
18771. Feeling the Father say, "Well done my good and faithful
servant. You’ve done well today."
18772. An AC to sit in front of and cool down.
18773. Good long hugs from Yasemen.
18774. Ability to share the GN with her in a lighthearted and loving
way.
18775. Home early.
18776. Slept 10.5 hours after two long days and little sleep the
previous night.
18777. Allison’s Turkish doing well and her engaging in conversation.
18778. Getting to watch the parade with my dad and brother and
family.
18779. Working on a video bringing me life.
18780. Getting to chat with, and laugh til I cry, with Lisa about indoor
owls and kidnapper vans.
18781. Lisa getting a little defensive when someone asked if she
knows me.
18782. Saying I’m one of her best friends.
18783. Marin choosing a blue nail polish because it’s the one I always
use.
18784. A week off from picking songs.
18785. An afternoon nap after a night with little sleep.
18786. Delicious Turkish breakfast for dinner.
18787. Marco Polos from Finley Morin.
18788. A fellowship desiring to serve us and partner with us.
18789. Good sermon from Brian F about Jesus and Calm and Storms.
18790. Evi wanting to spend time with me.
18791. Her grandma’s house a refuge from the heat.
18792. Colorful flowers for the balcony.
18793. Encouragement from Hope and Haley.
18794. Cool breezes and a cool place to work at Atapark.
18795. Shopping fun with Allison.
18796. Esra popping over.
18797. Her actually listening to truth.
18798. Cool breezes on her balcony eating fruit with her sweet family.
18799. Her dad bringing us home.
18800. A shower to wash away all the sweat.
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