rejoicing in the Lord my God and the gifts He gives
- very successful volleyball season (the fruit of this experience will be in season and on display for decades. so proud of our emma girl.)
- family + the varsity
- smiles from our favorite volleyball player
- lime juice right when i was hoping for some
- real and raw and honest and beautiful conversation at MIC
- really good cup of coffee and time well spent with the mitchells
- mrs. shawn brought me mushroom coffee (thoughtfulness is one of my favorite things)
- weeping with those who weep
- things that make me smile:
- afternoon/evening to myself
- help with the hamburger patties
- magical nature soup made by the best chef
- kitties and the turtle are in good hands
- the ease of sending giftcards through apps (watch out world...and budget)
- cards in the back of the truck
- walks and talks
- folks who can beautifully handle midweek
- community gathered in prayer around jon (his surgery was a success!!!)
- sleeping with the door open - listening to the rain throughout the night
- perfect screened in porch
- cul-de-sac cabining with these 2 incredible humans and their delightful families
- the way the Alabama quarterback waited to talk with G. Stockton. grateful for men of character.
- coke + cheese dip + marriage advice
- nick + daughters + plus time in birmingham on an ordinary thursday night
- riding with my sister
- cooler weather is coming (supposedly!)
- autumn rains that remind us of His faithfulness
