Gifts 19501-19600

19501. Morning dawn. 

19502. Golden sunlight on dewey greenery. 

19503. Getting to see old River faces. 

19504. Connecting with Covenant people. 

19505. Early to bed. 

19506. An org that values mental health to give me to the option to

            stay longer. 

19507. Hearing that Crystal is doing better. 

19508. Lacy making me laugh while cleaning my teeth. 

19509. Josh and Sarah being available to talk and to give thoughts. 

19510. Zekey cuddles. 

19511. Learning I had more time to make a decision. 

19512. Mildred without hesitation telling me to do what I need to get 

            well. 

19513. Brice saying to not worry about them and that they would

            rather have me healthy than there for two months. 

19514. Kelly affirming what I was feeling. 

19515. Brice’s mom calling Ghan and being a mom to him. 

19516. Allison also being cool with the news. 

19517. Crystal’s reaction. 

19518. My dad’s relief. 

19519. My dad’s idea to write a note to G. 

19520. Ease of canceling my ticket. 

19521. Making Caley happy. 

19522. The kids and Tilinia’s surprise. 

19523. Laughing with Aly and Kyla at Worship fails videos. 

19524. Playing a game of ticket to ride with Zeke while he sat in my

            lap. 

19525. A house so quiet I can hear the bugs chirping outside. 

19526. Another lunch date with Crystal. 

19527. Able to help my parents pick crab apples. 

19528. Time to read and paint and listen to Tim Keller. 

19529. A week of lunches with Crystal. 

19530. A nap. 

19531. Good reading time. 

19532. A chance to brighten Kyla’s evening and take her to Goodwill 

            with me. 

19533. G taking it well in spite of his previous anger. 

19534. Heath to chat through the wisdom of timing. 

19535. Cana saying I’m the sweetest. 

19536. Heath saying they’re waiting with 24 eyes. 

19537. Crystal inviting herself to go to Red Lobster to celebrate. 

19538. Her crazy antics that keep us on our toes and laughing. 

19539. Delicious seafood. 

19540. Ample time at McKays. 

19541. Zeke’s dramatic screams in the soccer game. 

19542. Zeke getting the only goal for their team. 

19543. Ralph’s donut with Heath, Lisa and Jude. 

19544. Jude sneakily and secretly asking which was the biggest donut

            so he could get the biggest. 

19545. Hearing Marin’s sweet giggle. 

19546. Having a good long chat with Sage. 

19547. Laughing at Big City Greens. 

19548. Watching Superbook with Jude. 

19549. Making a birthday card for Sage with Jude. 

19550. Sausage biscuit, crisp veggies, donuts and Suiter family. 

19551. Marin’s excitement that I get to stay. 

19552. Enjoying the sermon. 

19553. Seeing old, close friends only. 

19554. An encouraging time with Caroline and Bennet. 

19555. A brownie batter milkshake. 

19556. The first wave of excitement and or giddiness in a month or so

            as I drove, drinking a milkshake and thinking about bike riding. 

19557. My parents wanting to ride bikes together at the Falls. 

19558. Ten hours of sleep. 

19559. Getting to chat with Beyza. 

19560. Beyza saying we’re like her family. 

19561. Puzzle fun and the quickest puzzle time I’ve ever done. 

19562. Laughing and jumping on the trampoline with Tilinia. 

19563. Getting to sit out in the sunshine. 

19564. Good convos with my dad in the truck. 

19565. Good convos with Lakyn. 

19566. An afternoon nap. 

19567. Amazingly delicious tacos. 

19568. Vibrant green grass in spite of and maybe because of the rain. 

19569. Gods blessing in an abundance of rain. 

19570. Laughing with my mom about Seinfeld. 

19571. A good convo with Gökhan. 

19572. Admonition to cease working for a month, another abundance

            of God’s blessing. 

19573. My bro helping me figure out my cell phone. 

19574. Unexpected bright blue skies and sunshine when abundance of

            rain was predicted. 

19575. The greenway, good for exercise, good for my soul. 

19576. Some chill time with Zekey. 

19577. Learning his ticklish spots. 

19578. Him figuring out the rocket ship game. 

19579. A chill dinner with Chris, Tilinia and Zeke. 

19580. Laughing with my dad, mom and sister. 

19581. Brisk walk with Lakyn and Cana. 

19582. Watching my mom run with Cana. 

19583. Finally getting a call back. 

19584. Reading time in the warm sun in the truck. 

19585. Half priced sushi. 

19586. Playing cards with Zeke. 

19587. Daddy crawling in the floor to help Zeke with rummy. 

19588. Zeke killing an 8 point deer. 

19589. Colorful healthy tacos for breakfast. 

19590. Loving the sweet peppers. 

19591. The refugees loving and caring for the Campbells. 

19592. Daddy’s reaction to Zeke killing the deer, overjoyed to share it

            with him. 

19593. Daddy stopping and praying they could find it and then they

            did. 

19594. God answering small, seemingly insignificant prayers. 

19595. Kyla beaming when she saw me come to her band concert. 

19596. Halloween liveliness. 

19597. Mr Willis making Kyla play the song where you can actually 

            hear her part for my benefit. 

19598. A good cry coming across the mountain. 

19599. Old school cds reminding me of God’s faithfulness in time’s 

            past. 

19600. Burgess Falls being good for my soul and also reminding me of

            God’s faithfulness and nearness in time’s past. 

Gifts 19401-19500

19401. Extra money from BB for artwork. 

19402. The familiarity of Fall Freek Falls. 

19403. Playing Bible Trivia with my family. 

19404. A good night's sleep for all of us including my dad. 

19405. Finding a bike pump or two when needed. 

19406. A camper with a bathroom and a heater. 

19407. Fall beauty and the bike trail around the lake. 

19408. Hobo packs and time with my bro and his family. 

19409. Gökhan saying he’s doing better after hearing from me. 

19410. Golden evening sunshine falling through tall green trees. 

19411. The way sunshine and shade makes a variety of tones of green 

            and yellow. 

19412. Some bike riding time to think and pray and process. 

19413. Even though he leads me through dark valleys, he also leads

            me beside still waters. 

19414. A chance to paint by the waterfall. 

19415. Warm, bright sunshine. 

19416. Seeing stars. 

19417. The 'Remember God' book not ending nice and neatly tied up

            with a bow. Comfort that my life isn't tied up neatly either.

19418. Hearing my parents sing 'How Great Thou Art.' underneath a 

            canopy of stars 

19419. My mom’s adventurousness to go gaze at stars. 

19420. The toilet problem finally being resolved. 

19421. A dad who will put on a hitch for my best friend. 

19422. A friend who will get down there with him and get greasy to 

            help. 

19423. A way to use leftovers. 

19424. Bike day finally here. 

19425. Amazing Cracker Barrel pancakes. 

19426. Getting to see Kyla and Aly’s silly side. 

19427. Getting to see downtown Bristol. 

19428. Hotel rooms for $35. 

19429. A shower and an early bedtime. 

19430. Fall leaves just in time for our visit. 

19431. A rainbow of colors. 

19432. Sun shining through yellow leaves. 

19433. Tennessee and Virginia beauty. 

19434. A man helping out with Aly’s bike. 

19435. No one hurt in the bike accidents. 

19436. Chocolate cake. 

19437. Zeke saying it was a long way to the Creeper Trail but totally

            worth it. 

19438. Getting to bike alongside my best friend. 

19439. A truck ride alone. 

19440. Daddy apologizing. 

19441. No problem on the pet issue. 

19442. Figuring out the hot water in the shower. 

19443. A potential new partner. 

19444. Heath’s understanding and also wise thought-through words. 

19445. Pork Chop willing to be a team player if necessary and let us 

            have the new gal. 

19446. Mom buying a fun wallet for me. 

19447. Kyla finally going back to sleep. 

19448. Fun at the Grand Opening with prizes and free snacks. 

19449. Krispy Kreme donuts. 

19450. Seeing two bears at Cades Cove. 

19451. Abundant laughter with my parents, Crystal and McKenzie. 

19452. Crystal asking what book McKenzie was reading from and 

            McKenzie saying “THE HOLY BIBLE MOM!”

19453. My dad belly laughing. 

19454. Making it home safely. 

19455. A good, long nap. 

19456. Mexican food. 

19457. Chatting with Caley. 

19458. Rediscovering Crossword puzzles. 

19459. A good conversation with Stephanie. 

19460. Randomly getting to see the Masons at The Dunlap Restaurant. 

19461. Getting squeezed in at an eye appointment. 

19462. Still having weight left over to bring stuff back. 

19463. A good, quiet drive, listening to Tim Keller and processing. 

19464. Seeing my favorite spot near Spencer. 

19465. Meeting Heather and being encouraged by her. 

19466. Delicious Thai food. 

19467. Realizing I had the wrong thing at Hobby Lobby at Hobby

            Lobby. 

19468. An unexpected extra $10 in Kohl’s cash. 

19469. Warm sunshine on my face at lunch. 

19470. Time to see Caroline and Bennet. 

19471. Jim coming over and hanging out too. 

19472. Jim reminding me that it’s worth it. 

19473. A walk with Caroline. 

19474. Eating delicious Taiko with book club girls. 

19475. Crystal and Hannah insisting on paying. 

19476. A free House of Thai mask. 

19477. A chance to walk to Crepes and Cream. 

19478. Getting to stay with Dwight and Betty. 

19479. Betty reminding me that CP is like parenting and there are hard 

            messy days. 

19480. The verse McKenzie had me read at the church, one thing is 

            required to love the Lord with all my heart...

19481. A quiet breakfast with Dwight and Betty. 

19482. A quiet drive and a good sermon. 

19483. Getting to chat with Gökhan and Crissy and Meg. 

19484. Laughing with and seeing his smiling face. 

19485. Making Dwight laugh hard a couple times. 

19486. Hearing the gospel from my bro at the vine. 

19487. A long night of sleep. 

19488. Beautiful vows between Katie and Hendrick. 

19489. Laughter with mom and Lakyn. 

19490. Having fun with the niecphews. 

19491. Zeke cuddles. 

19492. Ashton’s peace in the midst of virus uncertainty. 

19493. Warm sunshine at the soccer field. 

19494. Megan sending some Spurgeon encouragement. 

19495. My brother smoking bologna for me. 

19496. Treats with Zeke. 

19497. Laughing at how talkative he is and that he went only 6 

            seconds without talking. 

19498. Fresh butterfingers. 

19499. Singing worship songs with Kyla and Aly. 

19500. Delicious leftover pizza. 

Gifts 19301-19400

19301. Reading the promises of psalms, bringing calm to my anxious

            heart. 

19302. B&E helping with my bookmarks. 

19303. Able to eat more real food. 

19304. Cool breezes at Atapark. 

19305. Lemon and chocolate ice cream. 

19306. Delicious pizza with the Altays. 

19307. Ahmet sitting in my lap. 

19308. A chance to walk. 

19309. The Gurme guy being helpful. 

19310. Pide and prayer in the Campbell’s bahçe. 

19311. An earlier evening with Esra. 

19312. Finding efficiency in bubble wrapping pendants. 

19313. Meg scolding us for being too loud. 

19314. Seeing Crissy in work action. 

19315. A chance to encourage and speak truth to G. 

19316. Making cards with Meg. 

19317. Getting creamed in pişti but joking with my Abi. 

19318. Goodbye hugs. 

19319. Brice coming to the taxi rescue. 

19320. G saying his cheeks were hurting from smiling. 

19321. Hearing about the guy in A-town and his love for the Book. 

19322. Elvan being more understanding about prices. 

19323. Finally packed!

19324. Seeing G’s smiling face. 

19325. Kayra’s cute talking and smiling bringing me great joy. 

19326. Laughing until I cried about the bathrobe stories. 

19327. Sleeping over 8 hours. 

19328. Hugs from Elliot and Hudson. 

19329. A good breakfast with everyone. 

19330. A peaceful, maskless, air conditioned ride to Izmir. 

19331. Özkal being an abi and carrying all the bags. 

19332. Seeing him and Mildred before leaving. 

19333. Getting to chat with Heath and Lisa. 

19334. A paid helper with my bags but worth it. 

19335. Finding water cheaper than the vending machine. 

19336. Two cheerful guys at the sushi place. 

19337. No problems passing. 

19338. Hearing The Canon on music boxes. 

19339. Peace about what lies ahead. 

19340. Two hours of rest. 

19341. Not a bad 12 hour flight. 

19342. The best possible case at pc. 

19343. All three bags coming. 

19344. No problems with imports. 

19345. Seeing my parents again after almost 2 years. 

19346. Rescuing the bags before they were soaked in the downpour. 

19347. Finding a Sonic accidentally and making me so happy with 

            corn dogs. 

19348. A shower and a bed after many travels. 

19349. Delicious deer meat for breakfast. 

19350. An empty Walmart. 

19351. Lunch with Chris, Tilinia and Crystal. 

19352. Delicious BLTs. 

19353. Grant being my buddy and scooting up beside me. 

19354. Hugs from Kyla and Zeke. 

19355. Surprising Aly at cheer practice. 

19356. Twelve hours of sleep. 

19357. Laughing with Lisa. 

19358. Laurie helping me out with appointments and giving advice 

            and feedback. 

19359. Not having to drive to Cookeville. 

19360. Tilinia getting to catch up on all my updates. 

19361. Getting to wait in the lobby. 

19362. A smiling and cheerful Nurse Practitioner. 

19363. Lunch at the Thai place. 

19364. My parents trying Kinder eggs. 

19365. Seeing the Suiters. 

19366. Warm sunshine on the deck. 

19367. Piano worship, 'Goodness of God' and 'Weep with Me.'  

19368. Good hot shower. 

19369. Overhearing good gossip about me and my generosity. 

19370. Taiko lunch. 

19371. A surprise visit to the Tiebout’s. 

19372. Realizing the kindness of the Lord in changing my heart and

            bringing healing towards G. 

19373. L calling me her best friend again. 

19374. Jude squeezing in next to me to play the game. 

19375. The care of the Suiters not letting me fall asleep. 

19376. Over 8 hours of sleep last night. 

19377. Getting to see Betty and Dwight. 

19378. Getting to see Eli and his excitement to see me. 

19379. His gift of a cookie when I didn't have cash. 

19380. Several hugs and I love yous from Jude. 

19381. Playing the game with Bear Bear and the headband. 

19382. Aly’s face lighting up when she saw me. 

19383. Her making a bee line for me when I came. 

19384. Getting to buy the kids' snacks. 

19385. Making the right decision to come to the game. 

19386. Daddy’s grins. 

19387. Delicious Subway sandwich. 

19388. Zeke staying the night. 

19389. A day to chill when my throat was hurting. 

19390. Heath picking up Ralph’s donuts for me. 

19391. Sarah sending me a video of Kayra saying Cando and I like

            you. 

19392. Singing worship songs with Zeke. 

19393. Vitamin D at the soccer field. 

19394. Watching Zeke play. 

19395. Overhearing good gossip about Zeke. About how he is a good

            player and also kind to check on fallen players. 

19396. A Reese cup with Reese pieces. 

19397. Getting to participate in Aly’s birthday party for the first time 

            in 6 years. 

19398. Hanging with Crystal at the party for Brenden. 

19399. A hot shower after being so cold. 

19400. Friendship folks who care and pray for me 3 times in the 

            service. 

Gifts 19201-19300

19201. Sarah offering to drive me to my appointment. 

19202. Josh coming home with the car just in time. 

19203. Seeing the Uğurs and the prensesler. 

19204. Singing happy birthday to Heath with Mildred and Özkal. 

19205. Seeing Lisa and the boys too. 

19206. Sharing burdens and laughs with M and Ö. 

19207. Their perspective and prayer for me and my city. 

19208. Good decision to come to Izmir for dental work since I needed 

            a 3D scan. 

19209. Piano worship with Mildred. 

19210. Making it in time for delicious donuts. 

19211. Mildred and Özkal going with me and doing all the navigating. 

19212. Understanding and kindness from the dental people. 

19213. An appointment scheduled and the time clarified. 

19214. Good rest at night. 

19215. Beyza reaching out to meet and read. 

19216. D’s husband T requesting a NT. 

19217. A chance to be an encouragement to Mildred and Özkal. 

19218. Lament turning to praise. 

19219. Soul counsel producing a desire for offense not just defense. 

19220. The Word bringing conviction to Betsy. 

19221. A chance to warn her in love and respect. 

19222. HS given examples and prayers for her. 

19223. Her saying, “I have no one else to bring my problems to.” 

19224. For two years of struggle but the Lord has helped me not stop 

            praying or bringing my griefs and complaints to him. 

19225. God permits and even encourages that we come to him with

            uncensored hearts. 

19226. Getting to catch up with Crystal. 

19227. Getting to chat with my sister. 

19228. Having mini texting chats with Lisa. 

19229. Good, long sleep. 

19230. Relaxing time at Ebru. 

19231. People enjoying my art. 

19232. Delicious salmon dinner. 

19233. Delicious breakfast with Şebnem. 

19234. A short break before fellowship. 

19235. First time it didn’t feel awkward and fragile in a while. 

19236. Getting to chat with my bro and the niecphews. 

19237. Sibel B having some helpful info. 

19238. GL and Les also having helpful info. 

19239. A good psalm for the day, God is my refuge and strength, a 

            very present help in trouble. 

19240. A good chat with Lakyn. 

19241. A refreshing like-minded friend. 

19242. Hearing thunder. 

19243. Hearing rain as I sit reading a book. 

19244. A good hearty lunch before my tooth extraction. 

19245. An uncrowded mall to peruse. 

19246. Sarah giving good wisdom and feedback. 

19247. Sarah willing to be around as an emergency contact. 

19248. A kind dentist. 

19249. A ride to the hotel. 

19250. Wanting a straw and finding I had one. 

19251. Sarah sending Josh with soft foods and spoons. 

19252. Lisa sending me tooth fairy money. 

19253. Time to chill out and watch a movie. 

19254. The test came back negative!!!!

19255. Settled in my decision to come back. 

19256. Seeing John Mickey randomly while waiting for a minibus in a

            city of 4,000,000 people. 

19257. A geçmis olsun from Finley Morin. 

19258. The guests leaving by 7. 

19259. A good long night of sleep after 2 not so great ones. 

19260. Watching a movie and really enjoying it. 

19261. Loving the song “Shallow.”

19262. A chance to talk to GL and Les. 

19263. ERs finished. 

19264. A day at home. 

19265. Warm applesauce and ice cream. 

19266. “God doesn’t take troubles away but sustains and gives 

             strength to handle them.” -Tim Keller This quote giving me 

             the strength and peace to press in rather than run away. 

19267. Allison taking the package to be delivered. 

19268. Seeing G on FT and feeling happy about it. 

19269. Note card marbling relaxing. 

19270. Hearing that G is entrusting his battles to the Lord rather than 

            trusting in his own schemes. 

19271. A nice time with him, Crissy and Meg at the park. 

19272. Being one of his main supports and the contrast of his own 

            nasty family. 

19273. Him noticing that my mind was elsewhere and willing to 

            change their plans for my sake. 

19274. Him sleeping for a few on my couch. 

19275. Crissy shopping at our house. An oven mitt already set aside

            for her and learning she had needed one. 

19276. A chance to clear out some of our other extra dishes and help 

            them with their new oven. 

19277. Having fun playing okey. 

19278. A chance to joke with G and rib him a bit. 

19279. Realizing I had a headache and offering to leave and genuinely 

            not wanting them to. 

19280. A hand on the shoulder, a touch of brotherly love. 

19281. Winning at okey even though my mind was spent. 

19282. Redemption and reconciliation and realizing he is worth it. A 

            night of life-giving before I leave for a while. 

19283. Psalm 44, balm for his and Crissy’s weary souls. 

19284. Esra being ok with not coming over. 

19285. An evening with no local commitments. 

19286. Laughter at the guy on the call with his mic on. 

19287. Encouragement from Doug and the KY folks. 

19288. A chance to pray for G. 

19289. Rainfall again and cool temps. 

19290. Finding a natural remedy to help with the pain and discomfort. 

19291. Everyone enjoying the piano worship. 

19292. Aziz and Ali joining too. 

19293. Grace that the flood prevented us from coming, meaning

            unexpected rest. 

19294. A chill evening on a rainy day. 

19295. The flash flood being kind of adventurous and funny. 

19296. Sarah offering to come and drive me to Izmir. 

19297. Sarah planning to visit us gals. 

19298. A good massage. 

19299. Hard cleaning as a way to burn off anxious energy. 

19300. A clean home helping have a less chaotic mind. 

Gifts 19101-19200

19101. We fill the mind of God. Wonder of wonders.

19102. Grandpa’s death meaning I can go home without major 

            consequences. 

19103. Encouragement from Allison’s mom. 

19104. So many update responses that I’m weary from answering all

            the emails. A good problem to have.

19105. Jeremy’s email response - Praying that God would continue to 

            reveal His victory in me, against the darkness that seems like 

            day. May the light of Him be a source of peace and strength. 

            May we find strength in knowing Jesus prayed for us and His 

            church in his last moments on earth. 

19106. Not too many bones in the salmon. 

19107. Laurie calling to give good insight and to pray for me. 

19108. Life-giving time with Shelby. 

19109. Her mom’s sweet smile and laughter and insistence to bless us. 

19110. Crissy doing better. 

19111. The question of the evening solved without a gut wrenching 

            decision. 

19112. First time having the Altays over since February. 

19113. A day to work through emotions, rest my mind, and get some 

            long overdue productive things done. 

19114. Fırat speaking up finally. 

19115. A good, mostly relaxed time with Esra. 

19116. Learning how to correct some cultural blunders from Esra. 

19117. A dinner plate full of vegetables. 

19118. Sleep without aids. 

19119. Showers after all the sweat. 

19120. Reading 'Son of Laughter' and how God brings about his plans

            from the most unlikely people and situations. Jacob, second 

            born and a deceiver, to be the father of nations, Leah, unwanted

            and lacking beautiful to bear the great great great grandfather 

            of Jesus. Joseph continuing the family name through 

            imprisonment. Perhaps the Lord will use someone even like 

            me. 

19121. Wisdom to pitch meeting on zoom as an option. 

19122. Sweet scenes from 'The Chosen.' 

19123. My bro calling. 

19124. Eye advice from him. 

19125. My mom working in Duolingo to keep learning Turkish. 

19126. Some time alone in the house. 

19127. My eye being less swollen. 

19128. Puzzle time in front of the AC. 

19129. Midye for dinner. 

19130. Allison’s sweet encouraging words and how I have been 

            helping to shape her. 

19131. Her noticing I wasn’t doing well. 

19132. Esra’s dad asking me to pray after the meal. 

19133. Getting to talk and laugh with Lisa. 

19134. Hearing a good report of G. 

19135. The Altays taking care of me and Erdal getting me an eye 

            appointment. 

19136. Getting needed eye drops. 

19137. Patient Turks when I have no idea what I’m doing. 

19138. Able to use the short, cheap line at the post office to finally

            mail Maddy’s painting. 

19139. Fun Christmas colors on kraft colored note cards. 

19140. Good report from Brice’s meeting with Aziz. No gossip and 

            giving the benefit of the doubt. 

19141. Air conditioning to cool my hot body. 

19142. A second trip to the grocery store meant running into Seyran 

            who wanted to meet up with me sometime. 

19143. Senem saying I had been on her mind. 

19144. Summer evening sunshine on newly cut grass and the perfect 

            goldish green color. 

19145. Sunshine revealing dandelions in the grass. 

19146. Sunshine colors in the water fountain. 

19147. This timely Facebook reminder: “Light is shattering the dark &

            we. will. be. part. of. it. - We won't let fear or evil make us 

            think that there's any chance that dark's got even a snowball 

            chance against unstoppable Light. - The greater the praying 

            there is in the world right now, the mightier the power against 

            evil everywhere.  We need not wield our prayers loud -- even 

            now You are nearer than we think, nearer than the cowardly 

            darkness can ever comprehend.” -Ann Voskamp

19148. Allison’s regular encouragement and truth speaking these days. 

19149. Cleaning house, a good distracted focus for my thoughts and a 

            way to burn anxious energy. 

19150. Energy enough to get through the evening. 

19151. Talking to my sweet mama. 

19152. Delicious tacos for dinner. 

19153. Crunchy warm tortilla chips. 

19154. Getting to chat with my sister. 

19155. Lisa calling and speaking truth and letting me know the whole 

            world is on fire and people are dealing with worse things than 

            we are. 

19156. A chance to laugh with her. 

19157. Jude seeing me and giving me a virtual hug. 

19158. Him accidentally calling me Gran. 

19159. Him and Marin unpromptedly saying they love me. 

19160. Finding shirt gifts at Mavi. 

19161. Finally able to use my $20 credit on Amazon. 

19162. Hearing how Ghan felt truly loved by Brice. 

19163. My perspective shifting some. My life isn’t the worst ever. 

19164. Permission to go to the dentist again. 

19165. Better sleep last night. 

19166. A good cry processing it all. 

19167. Seeing Mulan with Ekin and Allison. 

19168. Good themes in the movie that fostered conversations about 

            sin. 

19169. An enjoyable walk home. 

19170. Sitting with Sibel and Ahmet for a few. 

19171. Evrim picking out songs and planning to come. 

19172. Not having to be in the midst of making decisions about 

            Sunday. 

19173. Cool breezes again, making me chilly. 

19174. A fun outdoor breakfast with the Altays. 

19175. My fall making us all laugh. 

19176. The way they cared for me after the fall. 

19177. Having a decent convo with them. 

19178. Getting to celebrate Batuhan. 

19179. His story about the dream he had and finding his necklace and 

            how it represented forgiveness. 

19180. S’mores with the Campbells. 

19181. Seeing the Suiter kids' baptisms. 

19182. “Many of you continue to be serving in very difficult 

             circumstances, and every one of you is engaged in a great 

             spiritual conflict- Don’t give up. Our adversary is real, but our 

             Christ is greater. Abide in him. Walk in the Spirit. Remember 

            why you’re here.” -TB

19183. Good time catching up with Haley and Hope. 

19184. Hope’s strong prayer and words for Lisa. 

19185. Her faithful prayers for us and what we’re facing. 

19186. Time at the park to pray, process and read. 

19187. A clean home without being drained dry from the relationship. 

19188. A good massage. 

19189. Getting to chat and laugh and bear burdens with GL and Les. 

19190. A clean computer! A huge accomplishment. 

19191. Providence that I’m in the psalms right now. 

19192. Beyza reaching out about the study. 

19193. Caroline checking in. 

19194. The Steinkes saying I would be invited to their football nights. 

19195. Kayra saying Cando from the top of the stairs. 

19196. Kayra giving me a kiss. 

19197. Playing games and having Papa John’s with the Hintons. 

19198. Heart to hearts with Sarah. 

19199. Getting seen even though I came to Izmir a week early. 

19200. Getting an antibiotic for my tooth infection.