Gifts 21301-21400

21301. Waved through mostly at customs. 

21302. Köfte goodness. 

21303. A good night’s sleep. 

21304. Turkish breakfast. 

21305. No vulnerable questions asked my first day back. 

21306. Marisa potentially coming to stay for a month or two. 

21307. Caroline to help unpack and get me organized again. 

21308. Hot water working. 

21309. Suiters and Campbells doing a lot to help get my apartment 

            ready. 

21310. Seeing the Altays again. Laughing and being at home with 

            them. 

21311. A puzzle mat from them. 

21312. A good encouraging word from Steve. 

21313. Meeting Özge, a new sister. 

21314. Getting to do Ebru again. 

21315. An unexpected hug from Jude. 

21316. A day to chill and sleep in. 

21317. My Turkish not being too rusty. 

21318. A good evening at Masal Diyarı. 

21319. Güneş Pide. 

21320. Another good word from Steve. We don’t know who’s life we

            have impacted and changed because we came back. 

21321. A chance to be a part of Turkish fellowship again. 

21322. Hearing Heath teach again. 

21323. Steve and Caroline serving these local believers. 

21324. A fun night with Marin. 

21325. Çiğ köfte and midye. 

21326. Steve’s heart to pray more than souvenir shop. 

21327. Getting to go to Ephesus with the group. 

21328. Steve’s generosity towards us. 

21329. Getting to see Mildred and Ozkal and new baby Kaleb. 

21330. Marisa and Lauren hosting us. 

21331. Not feeling stressed over the medicine. 

21332. Laughing with Lisa again. 

21333. Getting to know Marisa. 

21334. Marisa insisting on paying for our breakfast, a relief to my

            heart. 

21335. Finding some goodies at Zara Home. 

21336. Able to get my medicine here! 

21337. A good night’s sleep and a long nap. 

21338. Getting more settled and unpacked and organized than I had 

            expected. 

21339. Ashton and Brice coming over. 

21340. A veggie heavy dinner. 

21341. Finding sweet cards from my mom and dad. 

21342. Ebru therapy. 

21343. Playing wirh Ahmet. 

21344. Getting to see Buket before she went off to university. 

21345. Seeing red and orange leaves from my balcony. 

21346. Jude being a gentleman. 

21347. Jude whispering if I was excited for the bus ride. 

21348. A chill evening with him. 

21349. A clean and mostly organized house. 

21350. My bank card working. 

21351. Food containers coming in less than 24 hours. 

21352. Yoga helping back pain. 

21353. Ismahan so glad I’m back. 

21354. Good gossip from Selma’s son. 

21355. Marisa came to stay with me. 

21356. Going back to bed after Jude left and sleeping til 11. 

21357. Joy at seeing Roozbeh and Mahshid on the bus. 

21358. LCW having some fall decor. 

21359. Good convos with Özge. 

21360. Nachos bringing soul comfort. 

21361. Getting to catch up with Jenni. 

21362. Chatting with Şenda for a minute. 

21363. Jude falling asleep quickly. 

21364. Going to bed early. 

21365. Time to grieve. 

21366. Good reminders that hard culture shock is normal after being

            gone for a year and especially for all I’ve been working 

            through. 

21367. Lisa to help talk with the Philips guy. 

21368. Delicious dinner made by Ashton. 

21369. Candlelit dinner because of no electricity. 

21370. Gorgeous sunset. 

21371. Jude giggles. 

21372. Hospital bus coming meant I got to ride a non-crowded bus. 

21373. A few minutes of sunshine with Ashton praying. 

21374. Getting to talk to mom, dad, Caley and Josh and see Aubrey. 

21375. Finding stickers and a gift for Sage at Buka. 

21376. Early to bed and 11 hours of sleep. 

21377. The Ege bringing it in the Virtual Trip. 

21378. Finally getting Jude’s homework finished. 

21379. Getting to talk to Kyla. 

21380. Ashton taking us to the bus station. 

21381. Jude’s excitement and giggles on the bus. 

21382. Enough time for a bathroom break. 

21383. Mountains and sea, light and darkness. 

21384. Sushi and Korean chicken for dinner in a beautiful garden. 

21385. Getting to talk to my brother. 

21386. Playing Qwixx with Marin. 

21387. Sushi for lunch again. 

21388. Sea views and smooth colorful rocks. 

21389. Delicious cookie cake. 

21390. Pat and Rick giving $25 for me too. 

21391. Celebrating Sage with life giving Asian food in a beautiful 

            green garden. 

21392. Marin walking back with me. 

21393. Good chicken wrap. 

21394. Time to paint by the sea. 

21395. Dinner with like-minded people. 

21396. Made it home in time for counseling. 

21397. Laura helping me work through my emotional state. 

21398. Getting to sleep in two days in a row. 

21399. A chance to process with Lisa. 

21400. Making it to the otogar in time. 

Gifts 21201-21300

21201. Thankful that after a year in the States recovering, I’m finally

            headed back to my home in Central Asia. 

21202. Thankful that we don’t have a master who calls us to walk 

            paths he wasn’t willing to walk himself and that none of our 

            paths are as bad as the path he walked. 

21203. Thankful for a Savior who not only died a horrendous 

            undeserved death for us but also always lives to make 

            intercession for us. 

21204. Campbells getting two years, no questions asked, super 

            abundant favor. 

21205. Seeing the Campbells favor strengthening my view of the Lord 

            a bit more. 

21206. A day of rest and ceasing from the endless to do lists. 

21207. Playing games with my dad. 

21208. Light rain and hammock swinging. 

21209. A fun new haircut. 

21210. Last day of US counseling. 

21211. Simultaneous Aubrey and Mumford cuddles. 

21212. Aubrey taking a nap on me. 

21213. Delicious cake catastrophe with Caley. 

21214. Leslie driving down to visit. 

21215. Cookie jar food and valley views. 

21216. Basking in Coke Ovens beauty with her. 

21217. Enjoying Matt Amodio’s Jeopardy success.  

21218. Extra time wirh Crystal. 

21219. Quiet time in the car, shadows of leaves framed in sunshine

            and cool breezes. 

21220. Good cheap finds at McKays. 

21221. Delicious Panda Express. 

21222. Laughing at Aubrey’s expressions at the blown raspberries. 

21223. Local Depot fun with Crystal and Mom. 

21224. Funny greeting cards. 

21225. Deer meat breakfast and homemade biscuits. 

21226. Zeke playing legos as he laid in the floor. 

21227. Hearing Tilinia’s heart. 

21228. My buddy Grant at the soccer game. 

21229. Taiko sushi. 

21230. Another evening with Dwight and Betty. 

21231. Big dog angels prayer. 

21232. Heather’s prayer as well. 

21233. A gift and a hug from Darryl. 

21234. Another one from Pat. 

21235. A nice, quiet Panda Garden meal. 

21236. Chatting with my sissy on the drive home. 

21237. A quick nap. 

21238. Situation getting sorted so as to be less stressful for me. 

21239. Heather handling the canceled ticket. 

21240. Aubrey snugs. 

21241. Mary contacting The Bledsonian for me. 

21242. Bags 80% packed. 

21243. Getting to see Aly unexpectedly for 5 minutes. 

21244. Melissa getting Luke’s visa to print. 

21245. Cana’s sweet prayer that encouraged my soul. 

21246. Delicious dinner with Lakyn and Aaron on the porch. 

21247. A chance to encourage them give wisdom. 

21248. Their sweet and thoughtful luggage tag gift to remind me I’m 

            not carrying things alone. 

21249. Another win for Matt Amodio. 

21250. My 2021 Christmas card finished. 

21251. A chiller day… no drama. 

21252. Waylon back out and about. 

21253. Waylon chasing Ava and making us all laugh. 

21254. A bunch of hugs from Ava. 

21255. Reese’s galore from Troy and Kari. 

21256. Most everything having a place in suitcases. 

21257. Getting to talk to Sandy D and her willingness to help me out. 

21258. Getting to help Caley out and snuggle Aubs for a few minutes. 

21259. Reading and laughing about the camp sob stories with Daddy. 

21260. A family get together and picture as a family of 11. 

21261. Delicious bbq smoked by my bro. 

21262. A final adjustment, kind hands that heal. 

21263. Good lunch with Crystal and my dad. 

21264. A healing massage and time to process. 

21265. Homemade oatmeal cream pie. 

21266. Steaks, brussels sprouts, sourdough bread and çoban salatası.

21267. Laughing through 'Safe Baby Handling Tips' with mom and 

            dad. 

21268. The ref checking on Zeke when he got clobbered in the goal 

            and telling him to share all his woes. 

21269. Encouragement to Cameron to play hard but also give a 

            helping hand to a downed man. 

21270. Zeke’s team having good teamwork. 

21271. Fulfilling Zeke’s weeklong dream and playing murder with

            them. 

21272. Delicious cake made by Aly. 

21273. Getting to celebrate and spoil Aly. 

21274. Waking up to peace. 

21275. Porch sitting, listening to the quiet rainfall. 

21276. Barry’s kind words and prayer and seeing that my mind is on 

            spiritual things. 

21277. Getting to see Mumford one more time. 

21278. More cuddles wirh A Rose. 

21279. Fridge clean-out dinner. 

21280. Games with the family and Hillis girls. 

21281. Being there for an end-of-the-Golden-fridge-era and seeing the 

            nice shiny new one. 

21282. Good long last cuddles with A Rose. 

21283. Goodbyes not being so heartbreaking. 

21284. Playing “Murder” with the kids. 

21285. McKenzie drawing me a picture and writing me a card. 

21286. Getting to watch one last Jeopardy. 

21287. Finally guests gone, goodbyes over and we watched a final 

            Heartland. 

21288. Going to sleep quickly. 

21289. Negative covid tests all came in. 

21290. No baggage issues. 

21291. Last goodbye offset because of checking-in chaos. 

21292. River taking care of two bags. 

21293. 50 unexpected weeks. 

21294. Cracker Barrel food coming quickly. 

21295. No questions at BNA. 

21296. A helpful lady helping us check in. 

21297. Called up ONLY to get a new, better seat assignment. 

21298. An almost empty row. 

21299. Caroline coming up to sit with me. 

21300. Smooth travels all along the way. 

Gifts 21101-21200

21101. Seeing Waylon leap through the air towards Crystal and then 

            leaping up the porch to me. 

21102. Abundant laughter at Jim Gaffigan’s show. 

21103. Delicious Thai food and sushi. 

21104. Sitting at the show and thinking how lucky I am to be there and 

            to be laughing. 

21105. Perfect dark chocolate Lindt truffles. 

21106. Scoring a great parking space and having great seats. 

21107. Crystal getting what true healing is. 

21108. Good brainstorming and affirmations with Laura. 

21109. Amazing Hazelnut Bliss at Rembrandt’s. 

21110. Amazing pad Thai with Caley. 

21111. Mumford pushing my leg to encourage me to keep petting him. 

21112. Waylon’s funny pouty face. 

21113. Getting to talk with GL and Les. 

21114. An afternoon nap that felt like a whole night's sleep. 

21115. Coke Ovens office. 

21116. A nap in the hammock. 

21117. A welcoming and praying church filled with good questions. 

21118. A chance to encourage Lauren. 

21119. Mom making it out of the surgery just fine. 

21120. Getting to sit with her before they took her in. 

21121. Swimming laps and a release of emotion in the pool. 

21122. A good audiobook. 

21123. A morning nap. 

21124. Heartland with the ‘rents. 

21125. Having more energy today. 

21126. Daddy picking up my Walmart order. 

21127. The best steak ever. 

21128. One last chance to swim laps. 

21129. Unexpected time with Kyla. 

21130. Seeing Fall Creek Falls in all its glory. 

21131. Blackberry Cobbler ice cream. 

21132. Getting what I needed at the doctor’s visit. 

21133. Delicious gravy and biscuit. 

21134. Ready made meals. 

21135. A relaxing pontoon boat ride. 

21136. Sweet Aubrey Rose arriving in her own fashion and timing. 

21137. Seeing my mom’s joy and excitement at her arrival. 

21138. Zooming down the Falls’ bike path and loving the speed. 

21139. Rippled sky reflection on the lake. 

21140. An almost perfect s’more. 

21141. A better night’s sleep for me. 

21142. Cade the camping neighbor kid making me happy. 

21143. Coming home to a peaceful shower and my own bed. 

21144. Getting to meet Aubrey Rose. 

21145. Extra time with Kyla. 

21146. Clear starry night. 

21147. Migraine subsiding. 

21148. Josh’s excitement and extreme serving of my sister and 

            Aubrey. 

21149. Being prayed over by the ladies at the Tiebout lifegroup and 

            deep comfort and encouragement by their sweet prayers and

            kind words. 

21150. Caroline being willing to travel over with me. 

21151. Steve T also trying to make a way to be helpful even though his

            calendar is packed. 

21152. A powerful answer to my recurring dreams of having no help. 

            Literally I may have some folks flying in with me. 

21153. Todd and Gwen returning to the Ege. 

21154. Symbolically giving my bags to God to hold while I slept. 

21155. Getting my bags organized and two bags packed. 

21156. Jesus feeding the 5,000 reminding me that he can take 5-6 

            people and spiritually “feed” all those in U-town. 

21157. A good day with Ginny Lou. 

21158. A chance to listen to her and pray for her. 

21159. Early to bed and a nap. 

21160. Chris and the fam released from quarantine. 

21161. Getting to watch Zeke’s soccer game. 

21162. Mom and Dad’s first dose down. 

21163. Being able to pace myself. 

21164. Deer meat and strawberry preserves breakfast. 

21165. Finishing another puzzle. 

21166. Laughing so much at McKenzie saying, “We’re down to two

            trains and my mom’s horrified reaction.”

21167. Laughing again at irritating McKenzie by saying "threee-ee-ee-

            ee" and her saying “Can you be anymore annoying?”

21168. Hearing about drama overseas and keeping my cool. 

21169. Getting all the clearances I need. 

21170. Spending a day with Aubrey and Caley. 

21171. Aubrey snuggles. 

21172. Shawna giving me $20 out of her savings as a parting gift. 

21173. Being prayed for when I was struggling emotionally. 

21174. Finally getting tickets bought for the other three. 

21175. Hans sleeping 5 hours. 

21176. Hearing Midway pray. 

21177. Crystal buying my lunch. 

21178. Hearing how Dr. Brennan is clinging to the word and literature

            in uncertain times. 

21179. Laura had encouraged me to imagine people traveling on the

            plane back and realizing that I don’t only have to imagine it, I        

            have 3 people going with me. 

21180. Jana’s message - recognizing that I was still and rested when

            needed and for healing evident in my new plans, for the 

            testament to the depth of relationships in my city and trust in 

            the Lord to return to the hard and unknown. 

21181. Zeke and Aly talking my head off when I picked them up. 

21182. Zeke yelling out for Crystal to come because they needed to

            see people. 

21183. Bringing back Brazilian Uno with those 4. 

21184. Fun messing with Waylon with the flashlight. 

21185. Aly’s scavenger hunt game being so much fun and fostering

            creativity and laughter. 

21186. Hide-n-seek with Zeke and Aly. 

21187. Extra time with those two. 

21188. Some Christmas presents bought. 

21189. Delicious salmon. 

21190. Many things marked off my to do list. 

21191. Tammie Brown praying for me. 

21192. Catching up with Lori V over some McCallister’s. 

21193. Delicious Mac n cheese. 

21194. A gift from Terri M. 

21195. Another sweet lifegroup sending me off with prayer. 

21196. Feeling a deep settling peace during the prayer time, a first in

            many days. 

21197. Good times with the Bolton clan. 

21198. An audio book to keep me awake on the drive home. 

21199. Thankful that God has finally led me out of a dark shadowland. 

21200. Thankful that the same God who leads us into dark valleys also

            leads us beside still waters and restores our soul. 

Gifts 21001-21100

21001. Reminiscing on my first year in Turkey and seeing God’s 

            faithfulness. 

21002. Pool time. 

21003. Getting to help Julie live her best life with a faux-rita in the

            pool. 

21004. Game fun with Shawna. 

21005. Chill reading time at Dwight and Betty’s. 

21006. S making it easy on me to bow out of the evening. 

21007. Getting to see Megan, Christina, Whitney and Mary. 

21008. An afternoon nap. 

21009. Caroline’s spaghetti. 

21010. A hug from Caroline. 

21011. Caedmon’s sweet voice.

21012. Bennett stopping and praying for me. 

21013. A green light when I very much wanted one. 

21014. Making Dwight and Betty’s home my home. 

21015. Steve T noticing me wanting to catch up with me. 

21016. Good convos and lunch with Laurie. 

21017. Getting to play a game with Ava. 

21018. Zeke cuddles. 

21019. Warm homemade peach pie. 

21020. Getting to see Kyla while she ate lunch. 

21021. Beautiful and tasty golden crispy chicken thighs. 

21022. Beautiful and tasty colorful garden veggies. 

21023. Mama laughing uncontrollably at her funny post. 

21024. A sweet time wirh Jane and her kids. 

21025. Their cute funny voices. 

21026. Cooling off and processing in the shade. 

21027. A better rhythm with Laura and remembering that sometimes

            things are foggy so we don’t screw them up and having peace 

            to chill out rather than fret. 

21028. Fried pickles. 

21029. A nap after the stress. 

21030. Meditation time in the pool. 

21031. Bema podcast speaking to my heart. Jesus says, “In your 

            moment of greatest need, Hinnenni, here I am, and I’m not

            going anywhere. I’m going to be the goat caught in the thorns." 

21032. A kiss from Daddy. 

21033. Puzzle time to work out my future frustrations. 

21034. C coming to Zeke’s party and being a buffer for K. 

21035. Leona pinning the face on Spider-Man and making us all 

            laugh. 

21036. Reminiscing old Mr. Camp stories. 

21037. Getting to hear Kyla’s heart and pray for her. 

21038. Zeke’s sweet voice and excitement over his new Marvel Lego

            game. 

21039. More McKay bucks. 

21040. My mom’s surprised laugh. 

21041. The kid’s excitement at eating at Steak-n-Shake. 

21042. Fresh, warm chocolate chip cookies. 

21043. A feast of veggies with Crystal when “we have no food in the 

            house.”

21044. Fresh, crispy hot chicken wings with my dad. 

21045. A fun hot air balloon puzzle. 

21046. Beautiful Tennessee mountains. 

21047. A mini sermon on “It is Finished” by Shawna. 

21048. Laughter wirh Crystal. 

21049. Veggie and fruit filled breakfast. 

21050. Hearing about Zeke and Aly’s first day of school. 

21051. Getting to be here for Zeke’s birthday. 

21052. An unexpected free day to chill. 

21053. Prayer walking with the Vine at the schools. 

21054. Hearing my mom, McKenzie and Crystal laugh. 

21055. A pool to cool off in. 

21056. Doing laps with my homegirls. 

21057. Tender steak on my nachos. 

21058. Çoban salatası goodness with fresh veggies. 

21059. A Friday morning nap. 

21060. Swimming and games with Crystal. 

21061. McGovern’s fried peach pie. 

21062. Laughter with the family and playing games. 

21063. Getting to practice hospitality. 

21064. Getting to see Jerry and Olavene, Mary, Wesley, Brenda, and 

            Dewayne. 

21065. No one asking why don’t I just stay. 

21066. Brenda genuinely happy to see me. 

21067. A chill evening after so much people time. 

21068. A random catchup with Brooke. 

21069. Sitting beside Kyla at church. 

21070. A Sunday nap. 

21071. Games with my parents. 

21072. Dr. Brennan helping me. 

21073. Learning my chiro visits are covered by my insurance. 

21074. Some chill time in the pool to meditate. 

21075. Laura affirming my decision. 

21076. My headache going away. 

21077. Clear views from Clingman’s Dome. 

21078. Able to finally make it up the hill. 

21079. Snacks on the side of the mountain. 

21080. Hot tub and pool slide with Daddy. 

21081. Mom screaming her head off down the slide. 

21082. My ear pressure releasing. 

21083. Mom and I getting the pool area all to ourselves. 

21084. Peace from the story of John the Baptist and about my future. 

21085. Finding the last license plate tag of New Hampshire.

21086. Seeing a bear cross the road in downtown Gatlinburg. 

21087. Not meeting the bear who was wandering the hotel grounds

            when I was out at night by myself. 

21088. My respect deepening for J at his transparency and humility 

            and teachability. 

21089. The admonition to focus on the good and let the negativity drift 

            away because death brings the most important things into 

            focus. 

21090. Home from the Smokies early enough to take a nap. 

21091. Getting to see Aly and Zeke for a few minutes. 

21092. Refreshing and relaxing time wading in the creek. 

21093. A forest of tall green trees. 

21094. A chance to encourage and exhort Dr. Brennan. 

21095. A house full of veggies. 

21096. Delicious dinner and games with Caley and Josh. 

21097. Special medicine drink helping my cough go away. 

21098. Finally feeling back to my old healthy self, able to encourage 

            and exhort and pray. 

21099. Sitting in the hammock in the cool of the morning watching, 

            listening to the steady rain. 

21100. Eyes to see the savior. 

Gifts 20901-21000

20901. Swimming with Kyla and Zeke. 

20902. Red white and blue Sonic shake with the kiddos. 

20903. A fun 4th themed puzzle. 

20904. Mumford howling when I got there. 

20905. Victoria drama goodness with my parents. 

20906. Creamy chocolate milk. 

20907. An extended paid sabbatical, a returning to Eden of sorts. 

20908. Narrowly escaping S yesterday. 

20909. Good encouraging convos with Heather. 

20910. Taiko sushi. 

20911. Getting to paint with Hannah. 

20912. Spending some time with her cute kids. 

20913. Stormy sky over green trees. 

20914. Getting to have lunch with my bro. 

20915. Making Terry’s day with a small birthday gift. 

20916. BLTs with Crystal. 

20917. Gentle healing hands at the chiro office. 

20918. Fresh from the oven chocolate chip cookies. 

20919. A cool breeze on the porch. 

20920. Cool weather for the parade. 

20921. Getting to fight over candy with Aly. 

20922. Finding funnel cakes. 

20923. Running into John Dodaro. 

20924. A nap in the midst of a crazy day. 

20925. Crystal feeling at home here, making cole slaw, organizing 

            things etc. 

20926. Waylon chasing the light reflection and making me laugh so

            much. 

20927. Ending the day with a chill Victoria episode and a shower. 

20928. A good cup of tea on a cool porch morning. 

20929. Meeting God in the sanctuary of solitude. 

20930. A Sunday nap. 

20931. Mumford cuddles. 

20932. Time with my sissy. 

20933. Dutch Blitz with Kyla. 

20934. Abundant breakfast spread. 

20935. Playing Murder game with the niecphews and Maddie. 

20936. A smoked bologna burger. 

20937. A Monday afternoon nap. 

20938. A pool for exercise. 

20939. Noticing that I have yet again been brought to still waters. 

20940. Seeing Heath smile when I talk about returning. 

20941. Campbells affirming my decision. 

20942. A blue and turquoise bug so beautiful in its own right. 

20943. A helpful counseling session, one of the best so far with Laura. 

20944. Internet working for the session. 

20945. Mumford cuddles and him nuzzling his head to ensure I would

            pet him. 

20946. A rainbow over Walgreens and the irony of finding Pirate’s 

            Booty pot of gold for Caley there. 

20947. Getting art organized. 

20948. Folks wanting to buy things I have created. 

20949. Getting to catch up with Lisa. 

20950. Contemplative prayer and hearing that God is proud of me. 

20951. Unexpected visit and mini adventure with Kyla and Aly. 

20952. Mexican with Crystal. 

20953. Watching Black Widow with my parents. 

20954. Dad hugs. 

20955. Finding a nice shirt that I really like and mom having a $10 off

            coupon. 

20956. Games with Tilinia on her birthday. 

20957. Chill time to finish a book. 

20958. Allison gathering up all my things for me. 

20959. My parents to also help entertain M. 

20960. Quiet time on the drive. 

20961. Making it safely to KY. 

20962. Getting to know Taylor and Ben. 

20963. Two rainbows yesterday. 

20964. Time to meditate and be. 

20965. Call with Ashley going well. 

20966. Bird sounds amid tall forest trees being a trigger for deep 

            settled peace. 

20967. The beautiful variety of trees in the wood. 

20968. Bond Baptist being so welcoming. 

20969. Getting to know Addison. 

20970. A fun summer drink. 

20971. Good sleep and breakfast at Holiday Inn. 

20972. Chill time before the Morins came. 

20973. Free pool for the kiddos. 

20974. Yummy pollo and peach pie. 

20975. Getting to see Doug for a minute. 

20976. Treated to sushi by the Morins. 

20977. Finding Topo Chico’s. 

20978. Good rest again at the hotel. 

20979. Country roads less chaotic than the interstate. 

20980. A quick visit with Mrs. Rusty. 

20981. A nap after all the travel. 

20982. Dinner and games wirh Crystal. 

20983. Getting to help her out by hanging with McKenzie. 

20984. Baby shower goodness. 

20985. Solitude. 

20986. Light rain drizzle sounds from the hammock. 

20987. Mom getting good news from the biopsy. 

20988. Summertime peaches. 

20989. Hearing Bond B folks pray for Hans and Betsy and Essie. 

20990. Finding a new soft panda on clearance for $1.50 and it making

            my day. 

20991. Finding a book at McKays that I had looked for there before 

            but found it today for $0.75. 

20992. Seeing a North Dakota tag. 

20993. Chili’s open tonight for my sis and I even though it had been

            closed Monday and Tuesday. 

20994. Making it to the deli for my bologna five minutes before they

            closed. 

20995. A fresh butterfinger. 

20996. Meg’s awesome atomic fire ball prank and seeing her smiling 

            face. 

20997. Mumford leaning against me for the personal touch. 

20998. Even Girl jumping on me. 

20999. Feeling joy yesterday, a rare feeling. 

21000. Feeling excitement and anticipation about a Gatlinburg trip.