the gifts keep on coming.

• celebrating easter in so many lovely and memorable ways
• questions asked during the support raising seminar
• remembering and celebrating the life of one of my all time favorite dogs: tobey (who was named after this quote)

• laughing with the relevant podcast
• doug's generosity to share his scooter
• scooter + beautiful night + tasty food + candle + husband = awesome 

• positive people
• a solid night of sleep
• the group praying for/sending off 2 powerhouse-of-awesome people to get married in barbados

• we are an easter people... 
• azafady.  what a great malagasy word. 
• getting to give a box of cereal in a creative way

• splitting brochettes with KJ
• sneaky trip to the boutique 
• 3 funny kids

thankful on this thursday night

• the gift of a run-saving zip lock bag (kept my ipod dry when i wasn't expecting rain) - thankful for my thoughtful friend and her willingness to share
• vanilla syrup for coffee in the dining room
• he still loves trains

• shelly's authenticity and capability
• fine writing utensil - pilot G-2 05
• kids praying for the world

• celebrating elle
• big dose of shane and shane
• roy g biv twistables

• finding easter eggs in coffee mugs
• best la braise burgers yet

• comfortable bed
• puns (especially the ones i don't get)

• his prayer: that i would have courage in the face of death.
• dr. peppers from shea
• AFM creative arts night

• emma's sweet singing voice
• new shoes for the kids
• their new shoes fit!
• footwashing station

trying to be obsessively grateful

• a friend who loves golden grahams as much as i do
• AFM laugh factory (may it be the first of many)
• surprise tortilla soup with a trio of awesome ladies
• little henna from megan

• doughnut making with the davies
• packages from erin and tierah
• they get out the door on time pretty much everyday
• celebrating the lives of these 2 incredible guys

• back into a skype rhythm with the whites
• nick's diplomacy and wisdom
• oh...sneaky coffee
• sitting with her while she works on the next great americcan novel

• He is breathing room for my soul.  psalm 62:2
• watching the office with nick
• prayer labyrinths
• good quotes

throw thankfulness around like a baseball (just don't hit anyone 'cause that would hurt)

 that my God sees..and cares...and cherishes every tear

a favorite corner of my world...the joy of jars.

• having someone from columbus onboard..it's just special. 
• not only had she stashed gummi bears but she also shared the stash with me

• the delight of authenticity and vulnerability with my sneaky coffee friend 
• these 2...and how long they left the silly glasses on

• a successful round of toasting an incredible man  
• the wonderful friends that come to mind when the clock reads 7:22

• being able to say it wasn't really a good day.  
• washer #9...and washers in general.  i'm so so thankful that i don't have to go to the river with a rock to wash my clothes

• sneaking into the supply closet to have pop rocks
• family lunch that ends up with everyone standing on their stool (for no apparent reason)

• rearranging the living room/dining room/kitchen
• a delightful new quote

seeing Him and His gifts all over the place...(or at least trying to)

• hearing a familiar voice on the other end of the phone when i called an office in Georgia to make an appointment 
• the beginning stages of a dream coming true (running with my daughter)
• early morning rainbows

• lip-synching hymns into a coke bottle (and the laughter)
• having items on the container
• the thoughtfulness and extra steps (and arm strength) of 2 friends

• pop rock's courage, vulnerability and all around stellar existence
• meaningful conversation during the fire drill 
• afternoon skies

• nick.  i am so thankful for him.   
• every time there's popcorn in the cafe.
• compost buckets full of nastiness that end up helping feed hundreds (not because people are eating the scraps...but because the compost helps grow delicious and nutritious produce!)

• the Truth, kindness and encouragement that Barry Brown brought to our family and community
• the creativity of kids
• emma-lia airheart

• so many good podcasts. 
• hearing caroline say and work on "hannah's prayer"
• when the knock on the door ends up being a cookie delivery from shea and maya