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.
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