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)