the kindness & amazing care-package-packing-skillz of the shuman's (God has brought complete strangers - who are quickly becoming friends - into our life to bless us....)
package of flair pens (a gift to myself)
picking up the hospital mail and delivering it (or delivering news of it). i really like that part of my job!
our waiter at the riviera gave us a whole new hummus in our carry out box - not just what was left on the plate. what a gift!! (hummus just keeps making the list)
"as your awareness of your neediness increases, so does your realization of My abundant sufficiency." - jesus calling
open mic night - what a fun & enjoyable event
birthday cake oreo cookies
having a camara to take pictures of so many of the things i'm thankful for
pictures & comments on facebook that make me smile and/or laugh (inside scoop: that's often the main reason i click "like" on anything)
kirstie's talk at the community meeting (see previous post)
skyping with amy IN OUR CABIN!
fresh strawberries. worth every penny (franc)
an abundance of chocolate covered espresso beans
package from the aikens
the cuteness of kids when they are dressed up in costumes
distributing muffins
our new umbrella.
breakfast for dinner
the enjoyment eli gets from his legos (and especially from new lego sets)
singing "God of this city..." it's taken on a whole new meaning.
amazing weekend naps
playing kickball on the dock
pizza with the chandras
making (and eating) mac & cheese with emma
surprise package from Amy
dove chocolate
michelle anderson is back! i like that lady.
getting to cut/shred/pray
"managers money"
eli & caroline's dedication to finding things for the "final field service flea market"
inspiring stories of trusting, listening to & obeying God (i'm reading "God's Smuggler To China" right now)
a pretty fountain
my new swimsuit top came - it matches AND it fits!
"we couldn't. that was the beauty of it. it would be the Lord Himself who would make the way." -brother david
ali's photography abilities and how she shares her pictures so generously