Thursday, September 23, 2021

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. 




Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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. 


Gifts 20801-20900


20801. Chick-fil-a chicken biscuit and an hour headache free. 

20802. Catching up with Caroline and her flexibility. 

20803. No headache for two days. 

20804. Turklish breakfast. 

20805. Penmanship class with Aly and Tilinia. 

20806. A good massage. 

20807. My counselor telling me to practice napping. 

20808. The guy in front of me at McDonalds paying for my meal. 

20809. Hammocks and front porches and birds chirping and memories

            of my childhood. 

20810. Caley driving over. 

20811. Perfect pool water temps.  

20812. Another glorious Sunday nap. 

20813. Headache subsiding. 

20814. Trying out gouache paint and loving it. 

20815. Daddy swimming with us. 

20816. Enjoying watching Victoria. 

20817. Waylon just chilling on the pavement. 

20818. Mediation helping anxiety go away. 

20819. Mom calling about the Xanax building instead of the Annex 

            Building and making us all laugh. 

20820. McKenzie wanting to sit by my mom. 

20821. Mediation time in the hammock. 

20822. Soaking in Vitamin D, floating around the pool reading. 

20823. Taking in the beauty of the wispy cloud-filled blue sky. 

20824. An afternoon of fun with Aly and Zeke. 

20825. My mom saying it was the most relaxing day and Josh 

            commenting how she wants everyday to be Memorial Day. 

20826. Only getting a warning about expired car tags. 

20827. Drinking in the blueish green mountains. 

20828. Brilliantly green corn stalks waving in the wind. 

20829. A room at Henegar for privacy. 

20830. Sushi at Coolidge Park in the cool breeze shade and finishing 

            my book. 

20831. Mumford cuddles. 

20832. Errands and dinner with my sister. 

20833. Driving into the sunset, blue/purples fading into golden pinks. 

20834. Powerful, timely spirit induced prayers for the Suits. 

20835. Psalm 107 goodness. 

20836. Prayer driving changing the focus of the day. 

20837. Fun shopping time with Shawna. 

20838. Her childlike heart and songs full of love for me and Christina. 

20839. Watching her help out a homeless man. 

20840. Watching her fully immerse herself in a worship song. 

20841. A few minutes of chill time in between events. 

20842. Laughing and feeling life with Jim and Laurie. 

20843. Getting an adjustment. 

20844. Homemade chocolate chip cookies. 

20845. Dutch Blitz with Kyla, mom and Caley. 

20846. Giant floats and people falling off of them. 

20847. A family whirlpool. 

20848. Watching mom fall off the unicorn float in the time lapse video. 

20849. A delicious butterfinger blast. 

20850. Zeke’s enjoyment of Tom and Jerry. 

20851. The McDonald’s app working again. 

20852. A Saturday nap. 

20853. Trivia night with Lakyn and her family. 

20854. Learning about how Jeopardy works. 

20855. Getting to be with my dad on Father’s Day. 

20856. A good Coke. 

20857. Hearing the hearts of some Friendship women. 

20858. A Sunday nap. 

20859. Nighttime porch reading. 

20860. Showing Kyla hot air balloon pictures. 

20861. Watching a movie just for fun. 

20862. Cheerio treats. 

20863. Mama saving me from an unpleasant dinner. I could’ve kissed 

            her. 

20864. Chatting with Brooke. 

20865. Hans telling the other guys that he respects me so much 

            because I’ve kept myself pure. 

20866. Good to catch up with Heath. 

20867. His ideas and maybe even releasing me to be healthiest. 

20868. Laura’s constant voice for me to take things slow, rest, and

            listen to my body. 

20869. A trip to Bristol that felt quick. 

20870. A second floor room. 

20871. Good sleep. 

20872. Blueberry pancakes. 

20873. Perfect weather for Creeper Trail riding. 

20874. Gorgeous farm views. 

20875. Daddy going the last 4 miles alone for us. 

20876. 17.5 miles ridden and I didn’t melt in a puddle of tears though I

            wanted to. 

20877. Food and water when I was famished. 

20878. A room upgrade. 

20879. Chocolate and a bath. 

20880. Quiet silence in the woods. 

20881. A break with my mom to rest our weary bodies. 

20882. Seeing a Vermont license plate. 

20883. Singing country road songs with mom and dad. 

20884. 43 years of marriage for them and me getting to tag along on 

            their anniversary trip. 

20885. A nap to help me function. 

20886. Delicious Anthony’s desserts. 

20887. Bike ride beauty. 

20888. Meeting a friend in the bathroom. 

20889. A soak in the tub. 

20890. Seeing 6 bear at Cades Cove. 

20891. Riding downhill with my dad on bikes. 

20892. Home in time for a Victoria. 

20893. Hugs from Berakah and Beriah. 

20894. Lunch with the Vaughn’s. 

20895. A late Sunday nap. 

20896. A pool to do laps in. 

20897. Another nap. 

20898. Zeke staying the night with us. 

20899. Dutch Blitz with him. 

20900. His long lanky body sleeping on the couch. 



Gifts 20701-20800


20701. Playing ninjas with Zeke and getting to experience the variety

            of his voices and creativity. 

20702. A chance to help mom and dad get the camper ready. 

20703. Delicious sushi with the two best girls. 

20704. Ice cream too. 

20705. Feeling like family with Dwight and Betty and a good night’s

            sleep at their place. 

20706. Amazing sausage balls. 

20707. Getting to sit with Joy. 

20708. Amy Cameron’s encouragement and unexpected prayer for me. 

20709. Tammie Brown’s encouragement and prayer as well. 

20710. King of Kings producing worship in my heart. 

20711. Ready to sob and nap when the niecphews showed up and 

            pulled me out of that darkness for a bit. 

20712. Getting to hang out with working girl Kyla. 

20713. Badminton with the niecphews. 

20714. Reading by the fire. 

20715. Psalm 23 meditation prayer as I rode around the lake. 

20716. Daddy’s 9.5 ice cream heaven. 

20717. Caley and Josh surprising us. 

20718. The wheeee! of riding on the golf course. 

20719. Mama having the giggles. 

20720. Games with Sandy. 

20721. Delicious nachos. 

20722. Perfect s’mores. 

20723. Ballpark quietness for counseling. 

20724. Hearing Crystal is doing better. 

20725. Cornhole with her and my parents. 

20726. A good hot shower after all the sweat. 

20727. The cute little unpredictable kids at the ballet recital. 

20728. Talking with Kyla about her book. 

20729. Our “McKaytion” at McKays. 

20730. Getting $30 worth of free books. 

20731. Dancing with Mumford and his stoic face. 

20732. Daddy keeping his cool at the pool opening. 

20733. A nap in the hammock. 

20734. Thinking of blessings toward Zeke and smiling. 

20735. Meditation time on the hammock and understanding how Jesus

            looks at me like I do at Zeke. 

20736. Another afternoon nap. 

20737. Cooler temps for a walk with Tilinia, Aly and Mom. 

20738. A day to read, do yoga and puzzle. 

20739. Delicious veggies with dinner. 

20740. Rewarding my body with healthy food. 

20741. Blueberry pancakes and time with my dad. 

20742. Lush green trees on the mountains. 

20743. Making my mom happy with clean floors. 

20744. A good adjustment from Dr. Babian. 

20745. Meditation on web of support network yielding gratitude. 

20746. My shepherd has led me to green grasses. 

20747. Overflowing green leaves on trees. 

20748. Laura being a constant voice that I need to be, rest, and enjoy

            the season. 

20749. Seeing Lisa is doing well. 

20750. Lisa and Porkchop trying to get me married.  

20751. Lisa telling me the Wolfs would give their right arm to have me

            on their team. 

20752. Mehmet and others speaking into Rain and Sage’s lives. 

20753. Sage being such a blessing to Lisa. 

20754. Rain being affected emotionally. 

20755. A clean and organized room. 

20756. A Saturday afternoon nap. 

20757. Sushi and Burgess falls with Caley. 

20758. Kyla having to work on Sunday and missing what would have

            stressed her out. 

20759. A Sunday afternoon bike ride in perfect weather. 

20760. Lisa reaching out to B. 

20761. Şenda and Umut’s care and concern. 

20762. An unexpectedly fun and enjoyable Memorial Day. 

20763. The Lord pursuing Betsy and putting hymns on her tongue. 

20764. Getting to see and talk to Ed Brown. 

20765. Zeke belting out a country tune. 

20766. Playing badminton with my mom and Terry.  

20767. Getting to see Maddy after 8 years. 

20768. An encouraging time with her. 

20769. McKenzie jumping out of the car for a hug when she saw I was

            there. 

20770. Sushi and games with her and Crystal. 

20771. The truck appointment getting rescheduled. 

20772. Cana enjoying my birthday message. 

20773. Cana and her pure joy. 

20774. Cookie Jar yeast rolls. 

20775. An afternoon nap. 

20776. Enjoying Yes Day with Kyla and Aly. 

20777. T apologizing to K. 

20778. A day of reading in the car and chauffeuring Daddy. 

20779. Sushi lunch with him. 

20780. Migraine subsiding in the evening. 

20781. Team Ticket to Ride. 

20782. Daddy talking to the squirrel outside. 

20783. Morning sunshine on roses. 

20784. Suitcase stuff organized. 

20785. Martha and Lisa Brown remembering me. 

20786. Bluegrass festival with my parents. 

20787. Seeing Ed Brown again. 

20788. Lunch with the Tiebout clan. 

20789. Seeing Steve get fired up during his sermon. 

20790. Chatting with Joy. 

20791. Ann Voskamp’s timely words about waiting on the Lord and

            being patient. 

20792. Nights of good dreams. 

20793. Soft breeze on my neck. 

20794. Hammock sitting. 

20795. Watching the squirrel feast from the porch. 

20796. Another nap and an ease in my headache. 

20797. An easy puzzle. 

20798. Delicious steak and shrimp dinner. 

20799. An easy ride to Cookeville. 

20800. At a better place with the Lord: seeing his face, hearing his

            voice, trusting again.