- "For everyone in every way can we choose radical compassion and empathy?" - mike foster
- 166 pages. way to go, nick!!!
- fun at sky zone
- community group laughter
- the way gina believes in our family...what an encourager.
- great quote
- getting to clean out the midtown room closet (and then being given a starbucks gift card...that's like someone giving me a giftcard for eating cookies. i really like cleaning out closets!)
- comfy sole hope sweatshirt (and wearing it 3 days in a row)
- lovely gift from lovely cottage guests! (made from a coffee sack!)
- lane's peace and faith
- face time with nick
- that so many americans will be a little more focused on thankfulness than usual this week
walking with sunette...her south african accent (and friendship) is good for my soul
peaceful quiet evening at home...finished a book and a movie!
apples and cookie butter and thoughts of ann-marie and memories of tom
- electric blanket warmth
- sitting on the porch with amy taylor
- caroline's courage and 80's awesomeness. she's way braver than i ever was.
- the ease of getting eli's braces wire fixed. serff orthodontics continues to impress.
- "I, the God of Hope, fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Me." - romans 15:13
- kids climbing trees...in panda onesies no less
- when at least some of the errands are quick and easy
- an epic number of capp blasts this week (thanks to molly and gift cards)
- popcorn and fist bumps and sisters
- honest texts and true friendship
- hearing more of the doblin's story.
- nick's awesomeness. i love him so much.
- Andrea's youtube channel (check out my beautiful friend and some good thoughts on being thankful in the tough moments!)
- little art gallery in the bathroom
- "you cannot tell her story without including her faith journey." - Kasi Lemmons, director of the movie "Harriet", speaking of Harriet Tubman
- boys playing risk (and following in the footsteps of their fathers)
- "How can I make your day better?" simple question that changes things.
- caroline + velocity classroom sessions this week
- seeing a beloved friend's handwriting on instagram...and knowing she's going to be one of the best CASA workers EVER
- quite possibly the best birthday yet...worship night, breakfast with family, family & friends frisbee and picnic, family in town, thoughtful friends, lots of treats...all planned and organized and made possible by Nick.
- birthday pedicures with my sister and 2 daughters (zoe is just a little too little to appreciate the joy of the pedicure) followed by successful thrift store shopping and take out chinese food
- caroline's selfie game: #onpoint
- 39 reasons why Emma loves me
- papa's fried chicken (i'll never stop being thankful for it)
- the simplicity of set up for the E2F+ event
- sweet afternoon at the Harvest Festival in Talbot County
- having the youth in the backyard for the pursuit fall festival
- when all the little projects get done
- good quotes that go along with good conversations
