03 May 2018

giving thanks is good for the soul.


  • chocolate chip cookies and coke during the snack break(s) on the retreat
  • salad bar - all the toppings!
  • fun friends at the women's retreat
  • foster care process is in full swing
  • dee dee's teaching


  • hearing the chandras on the "but why" podcast
  • soul strengthening encouragement
  • emceeing fun
  • door prizes (and when my friends win them)
  • tiffany's kindness with the mug


  • soccer team pool party - and the intentional words of affirmation from the coaches to each of the players
  • magazines for all 3 kids (full of Truth and wisdom and good stuff)(thanks, amy!)
  • the perfect fit for the extra bed
  • dr. tyler's awesome dental practice...especially with emma...
  • intentional tables


  • remembering notes written in middle school and high school
  • very american moments at a gas station 
  • one class down, 7 to go. 
  • conversations with my kids...unplanned....purposeful...enjoyable. 
  • strong steps in the direction of foster care - including a folder full of paperwork (i happen to like paperwork...for the most part)