always more. always.

• reading about a potential malaria vaccine
• cherry coke with krissy (she even brought ice!)
• oh, this guy.  he's special. 

• treats from katie via peach
• febreeze trashbags
• people who go above and beyond and create glitter balloons

• josh mcgrath's willingness to coordinate and lead sports club
• early morning latte...with a perfectly timed song to boot
• excellent salad making...those who serve behind the scenes 

• when a process is easy and someone is hugely blessed because of it
• time with jasmine (and the by-product of a hair cut and fresh - though subtle - purple)
• special moments for dads and daughters

• brownies with chocolate chips
• sweet braids in cash girls' hair (and the reminder that God gives us the abilities that we need when we need them)
• the remarkable people my kids get to have conversations with

• hearing about nearly 700,000 kids who were given measles vaccinations in conakry, guinea.  
• that nick gets to enjoy watching so much football (channel that pretty much always have football on)
• walking with windsor on wednesday mornings (didn't even realize the beauty of the alliteration that was happening)

abundance.

• "His perfect love could not be overcome."
• good friday video (the reverse one)
• good friday service...especially the cross activity

• swimming at the embassy
• emma's easter egg hunt (her kindness and thoughtfulness is extraordinary)
• little bags with precious presents (and the collaboration between Benin and Cameroon)

• special easter outfits and dances
• talking with amy on her deck (via messenger)
• family

• easter lunch...the food, fellowship and laughter
• tasty popcorn with krissy
• phenomenal time at hotel du port with nick & suzanne

• the richness of friendship with the veltjens
• packed open cabins
• my brother jonathan.  happy to celebrate him today!  

t-h-a-n-k-s.

• quick and easy set up for palm sunday (many hands really do make light work!)
• holy week/easter promo by andrew
• the chance to be generous...and obediently generous
• the incredible (and creative) teacher that nick is

• practicing for ireland (coffee + blanket + coffee +  rainy day)
• the moment you realize you haven't forgotten something really important (that it's still 2 days away)
• caroline's snuggly moments
• the way amy believes in me as a parent (and the articles that she sends my way)

• emma's worship (added bonus = she was wearing her panda pajamas)
• new of Derek & Elisabeth's baby
• willing and helpful volunteers
• Truth (from the song "beloved" by vineyard)

• having a good book to read
• singing "trust and obey" with comfort and emelia in the crew galley
• sierra leone gifts from osman
• borrowed magnets

• "work and rest" sermon from the village church podcast (april 9)
• watching the sloppy show.  classic comedy. 
• super special gifs from kj
• elementary easter breakfast

rejoicing and being glad in it.

• shooting basketball with Martha (and God’s kind timing)
• quick responses.  drills pay off.
• spiritual life conference - songs shared, Truth taught, gems noted.

• Dave thinking to bring the flags down for Ally & Amy's departure (that seemed to help emma out a bit)
• Ally & Amy
• cookie butter.

• “my heart’s desire is to know You more…to be known by you and known as yours.”
• subbing for the entire elementary wasn't too traumatic (for the kids or for me)
• palm branches are here!

• Miss Myriam’s creative history lesson/jabulani day outfit
• celebrating our engage-aversary
• Miss Michelle’s investments into our lives

• ideas for the daddy/daughter dinner and dance
• reading a good book (having a good book to read...and the time to read it)
• Llllion card

• emma's first unofficial guitar lesson with nick
• 4 Saturdays for the kids
• phenomenal day at hotel du port