Gifts 20401-20500

20401. A nap on a rainy day when life feels exhausting. 

20402. Marin saying she’d rather spend time with me than her friends. 

20403. Getting to be a part of Caley’s gender reveal party. 

20404. A quiet house to grieve. 

20405. Shawna sending me a sweet message with scripture. 

20406. Lakyn checking in on me. 

20407. Jude giving me a hug. 

20408. Lots of fun at thrive family center. 

20409. Beautiful tulips for free. 

20410. A nice cheap bouquet of flowers to help the tulips shine. 

20411. Sunshine weather for the gender reveal. 

20412. Another niece to join the ranks. 

20413. Caley going into Walmart with me. 

20414. Ted telling me he was praying for me even though he hadn’t 

            seen the new email. Also him calling me Cando. 

20415. Laura W willing to see me. 

20416. Thinking of Crystal and it making me smile. 

20417. The meditation app making me think of Crystal, smile from ear

            to ear when I thought of her laugh. 

20418. Hearing how much Jude and Marin enjoyed their day. 

20419. A good long hug from Meredith. 

20420. Steve T hugging me and insisting I go on stage because I’m 

            part of the family. 

20421. Making it through “Way Maker” because I thought of Jesus as 

            those things. 

20422. Is He Worthy? goodness.

20423. Steve C asking how I’m doing and really caring. Him sharing

            some of how he has struggled in the past. 

20424. Able to invite myself to Dwight and Betty’s. 

20425. Dwight and Betty, Suiter-like in seeming thrilled when I do 

            invite myself. 

20426. Getting to see Lisa’s parents. 

20427. Pat showing concern for me and speaking truth. 

20428. Them buying my dinner. 

20429. Andrew Stover’s class sending how my talk had impacted 

            them. 

20430. Kelly checking in on me just as I was thinking of reaching out 

            to her. 

20431. Ghan’s spreadsheet showing that you are providing for his needs almost to the dollar. 

20432. Tulips springing to life before our eyes. 

20433. Spring brining the world back to life. 

20434. Sitting in the sunshine with Kyla, playing a game and feeling 

            joy at the moment. 

20435. Quiet outside painting day. 

20436. Liking how my painted bear turned out. 

20437. Sitting in the hammock on the porch reading in sunshine. 

20438. Kara messaging to check in on me. 

20439. Finding places to stay in Abingdon/Bristol. 

20440. Internet finally working again. 

20441. A chance to meet Laura during my session with Jarett. 

20442. Jarett having me look back on the past 4 months and take note

            of progress. There’s been a lot! 

20443. Him telling me he sees bravery and courage in me in the way I

            keep fighting for health, for life in CA and for wanting to go 

            there in the first place. 

20444. His appreciation at my art piece. 

20445. Helping him to realize how he has helped me and been a 

            blessing. A mutual building up of each other. 

20446. A new key for my car. 

20447. A new audiobook. 

20448. An evening with my sissy. 

20449. A ride home in the car, feeling Jesus’ nearness and goodness

            and just an overall feeling of satiation. A first in a long time. 

20450. A day to rest and recover from my sore throat and headache. 

20451. Lisa encouraging me to rest as well. 

20452. Swinging in the hammock. 

20453. Singing Willie Nelson with my dad. 

20454. Laying in the sunshine. 

20455. An afternoon nap. 

20456. Enjoying the Hello Fresh meal. 

20457. A drive of thankfulness. 

20458. Hardees still serving breakfast. 

20459. Lisa saying it was right that I was there on the last day. 

20460. Getting to meet her friend Patricia Fuller. 

20461. A good catch up with Caroline. 

20462. Seeing and remembering all the unexpected goodness God

            gave the Suiters in that house and in the States. 

20463. Getting to see the niecphews for a few. 

20464. Mostly driving in sunshine weather. 

20465. An afternoon nap. 

20466. Mumford loving. 

20467. Heather calling me “Cancer” and making us both laugh so

            much. 

20468. Safety on the bikes in the thunderstorm. 

20469. Beautiful scenery. 

20470. Staying in an almost spanking brand new hotel. 

20471. A good night’s sleep for everyone. 

20472. Warm shoes and dry clothes. 

20473. Home sweet home. 

20474. A sweet doctor and a same day appointment. 

20475. Lunch with Crystal. 

20476. A chill day. 

20477. Reading in the hammock on the porch. 

20478. All the beautiful, colorful tulips in mom’s yard.  

20479. Spinach quiche and games outside with Crystal. 

20480. Busting through some work responsibilities. 

20481. Getting to see Solomon’s tiny house and cute puppy. 

20482. A long nap on a rainy day when I was still feeling ill. 

20483. Sharing lentil patties and other Turkish food with Crystal and 

            my parents. 

20484. Getting to walk with Tilinia. 

20485. The man yelling out to me, “You are beautiful, you’re so 

            beautiful.”

20486. Getting to see the niecphews tell about their day at Epcot. 

20487. Playing Farkle with Chris and Tilinia. 

20488. Laughing at the Nate Bargatze comedy special. 

20489. Remembering that Jesus is like a physician and a counselor and 

            wants for me to bring my problems to him. 

20490. A tasty sandwich at Laurie’s. 

20491. Getting to use their cabin for some reflection time. 

20492. Getting to catch up with her and Jim. 

20493. Sushi with Crystal. 

20494. Getting to be there when my mom bought a new car. 

20495. Having fun piddling and shopping in TJ Maxx with Crystal. 

20496. Brownie Batter milkshake. 

20497. Seeing Crystal’s remodeling process. 

20498. Sunshine and games and a Yummy frittata with Crystal and 

            McKenzie. 

20499. Delicious food at Bites of Europe with Lianna. 

20500. Walking and chatting with her and deep encouragement for my 

            soul.