abundance.

• 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