31 March 2016

the gifts keep on coming.

  • celebrating easter in so many lovely and memorable ways
  • questions asked during the support raising seminar
  • remembering and celebrating the life of one of my all time favorite dogs: tobey (who was named after this quote)
  • laughing with the relevant podcast
  • doug's generosity to share his scooter
  • scooter + beautiful night + tasty food + candle + husband = awesome 



  • positive people
  • a solid night of sleep
  • the group praying for/sending off 2 powerhouse-of-awesome people to get married in barbados


  • we are an easter people... 
  • azafady.  what a great malagasy word. 
  • getting to give a box of cereal in a creative way


  • splitting brochettes with KJ
  • sneaky trip to the boutique 
  • 3 funny kids


24 March 2016

thankful on this thursday night

  • the gift of a run-saving zip lock bag (kept my ipod dry when i wasn't expecting rain) - thankful for my thoughtful friend and her willingness to share
  • vanilla syrup for coffee in the dining room
  • he still loves trains

  • shelly's authenticity and capability
  • fine writing utensil - pilot G-2 05
  • kids praying for the world
  • celebrating elle
  • big dose of shane and shane
  • roy g biv twistables
  • finding easter eggs in coffee mugs
  • best la braise burgers yet
  • comfortable bed
  • puns (especially the ones i don't get)

  • his prayer: that i would have courage in the face of death.
  • dr. peppers from shea
  • AFM creative arts night
  • emma's sweet singing voice
  • new shoes for the kids
  • their new shoes fit!
  • footwashing station


17 March 2016

trying to be obsessively grateful


  • a friend who loves golden grahams as much as i do
  • AFM laugh factory (may it be the first of many)
  • surprise tortilla soup with a trio of awesome ladies
  • little henna from megan


  • doughnut making with the davies
  • packages from erin and tierah
  • they get out the door on time pretty much everyday
  • celebrating the lives of these 2 incredible guys


  • back into a skype rhythm with the whites
  • nick's diplomacy and wisdom
  • oh...sneaky coffee
  • sitting with her while she works on the next great americcan novel


  • He is breathing room for my soul.  psalm 62:2
  • watching the office with nick
  • prayer labyrinths
  • good quotes



10 March 2016

throw thankfulness around like a baseball (just don't hit anyone 'cause that would hurt)

  •  that my God sees..and cares...and cherishes every tear
  • a favorite corner of my world...the joy of jars.

    • having someone from columbus onboard..it's just special. 
    • not only had she stashed gummi bears but she also shared the stash with me


    • the delight of authenticity and vulnerability with my sneaky coffee friend 
    • these 2...and how long they left the silly glasses on


    • a successful round of toasting an incredible man  
    • the wonderful friends that come to mind when the clock reads 7:22


    • being able to say it wasn't really a good day.  
    • washer #9...and washers in general.  i'm so so thankful that i don't have to go to the river with a rock to wash my clothes


    • sneaking into the supply closet to have pop rocks
    • family lunch that ends up with everyone standing on their stool (for no apparent reason)


    • rearranging the living room/dining room/kitchen
    • a delightful new quote


    03 March 2016

    seeing Him and His gifts all over the place...(or at least trying to)

    • hearing a familiar voice on the other end of the phone when i called an office in Georgia to make an appointment 
    • the beginning stages of a dream coming true (running with my daughter)
    • early morning rainbows


    • lip-synching hymns into a coke bottle (and the laughter)
    • having items on the container
    • the thoughtfulness and extra steps (and arm strength) of 2 friends


    • pop rock's courage, vulnerability and all around stellar existence
    • meaningful conversation during the fire drill 
    • afternoon skies


    • nick.  i am so thankful for him.   
    • every time there's popcorn in the cafe.
    • compost buckets full of nastiness that end up helping feed hundreds (not because people are eating the scraps...but because the compost helps grow delicious and nutritious produce!)


    • the Truth, kindness and encouragement that Barry Brown brought to our family and community
    • the creativity of kids
    • emma-lia airheart


    • so many good podcasts. 
    • hearing caroline say and work on "hannah's prayer"
    • when the knock on the door ends up being a cookie delivery from shea and maya