in the path of oncoming beauty...venting about joy....

pictures (and bullet points!) are out of chronological order...but we're going to be ok with that.

• nick and zoe's adventures to build a bear (build a unicorn!)
• mama melinda's thoughtful generosity to send build a bear giftcards
• welcoming honeycomb the unicorn into the family 

• the fun and laughter that lane and laura lane bring 
• "put yourself in the path of oncoming beauty" - curt thompson (via chef kibby)
• friends who restock the laundry detergent (now i have 2)(yes, i have 2 boxes of gain...but one is empty...i mean that i now have 2 friends who have bought me laundry detergent)

• zoe's kite and kite flying in Rocky Mountain National Park
• great Clement Arts event! (super tasty italian food!)
• good stuff: 

• Cherry Hills Worship Playlist Sunday morning....all the things/themes the Lord has been speaking to me lately...
• doughnuts made in house (in church!)
• sunday run in a beautiful place with 2 of my favorite humans

• shopping spree with aunt amy
• amy and wil's uncommon generosity 
• emma and zoe listening to sweet caroline

• running into people in colorado that we are connected to 
• jen wenndt's awesome admin skillz and counting abilities
• cinnamon roll and toblerone latte at the cherry pie place

• my toe was just jammed...not broken. 
• UGA game and boneless wings and a fire in the fireplace in colorado
• lunch with a view

• knowing i said what the Lord asked me to say
• stunning scenery. stunning people. 

• easy travels home...no delays...no hiccups....no turbulence
• such a great date night conversation
• more good stuff:

• and one more: (let's do it!)

so much to be thankful for (and this isn't even all of it!)

• bleacher buddies at the volleyball tournament Saturday morning
• an unexpected walk with LJ (love it how it always seems to work out)
• the absolute best wal-mart pick up to date (in at 7:02, out at 7:04)
• another incredible Sunday Night Lights
• UGA game watching with some of my favorites
• happy hearts and easy attitudes in spite of a massive delay
•  Zoe's absolute delight leading up to our trip and all during our travels

• solid sleep
• molly's cat and cottage coverage while we're away
• coffee with Jesus and a view

• wil and amy's generosity to get us to Colorado and host us
• breathe Monday night...especially SJ's ability to offer helpful resources/experience
• good stuff from henri nouwen

• trying the world's most delicious doughnuts at the top of pike's peak (not my description of the doughnuts...but very good with the coffee)
• stunning views. Colorado, you are impressive. 

• little boy saying "hi becky!" - it never hurts to be nice and smile (even if i'm not becky)
• garden of the gods...i like it there. 

• the sweetest of mercy ships' reunions
• got to meet Mikaela
• the way Emma interacted with this sweet and valuable little girl
• catching up with 'chelle

gift and treasures and wonderful things!

• 225 folks in experiencing God citygroups!
• sweet way to start the week - playdate/coffee date at CFA
• super sweet friendship between Anna Beth and Zoe!  (and Jo and Sarah, too!)

• we serve a God of abundance.
• melty bead joy (and all the time zoe has been working on her creations!)
• EMPANADAS!!! (especially thankful for the guy that brought them home for me)

• football season.  
• 30 minutes of intentional school (amazing what can get done!)
• operation christmas child meeting.  thankful for the faithfulness in the room. 

• people who ask good questions 
• 2 students accepted Jesus Sunday night!!
• hundreds of shoeboxes...praying and imagining where they'll go

• date night.  i'm not ever not thankful for it. 
• best iced coffee ever
• 2 rooted gardenias! (that seem to be alive and well)

• all the things are getting done. 
• confetti guns, giant burritos, foam finger dress up, big hype!
• pool motor is a-ok 

 

so many gifts.

• eli's phone call!
• fun & fantastic Jeeah's Hope Labor Day (eve) event!)
• zoe is feeling better
• meaningful connections and conversations wednesday morning
• sweet girls "reading" together

• "oh, hey! i just wrote you a letter."
• God is full of unfailing love 
• gummi nerds at just the right time
• "be obsessed with God's faithfulness."
• as always, good stuff from tanner olson: 

• sweet MIC lunch gathering.
• UGA game...lemon pepper chicken...
• sweet time with a sweet family! 
• extra porch time 
• jet ski picnic date