"make me a vessel. make me an offering. make me whatever you want me to be." - new wine/hillsong papa's chocolate cake - and his determination to keep it hidden so that I could have as much as I wanted.
hearing a pastor say something along the lines of "I don't network...it may be what God has other people doing but it's not what God's asked me to do."
thanksgiving walk in the woods with Zoe in the sling - and this beautiful sunset to end the day
laying/resting/reading/marco-poloing on the camo couch
all the relevant podcasts (in particular the newest one "unedited")
MaMa made it out to the cabin so much
kids' shenanigans and pumpkin smashing
how careful cash kids were on the 4-wheelers
wings + pizza + GA game + family
good quotes
texts with bean. real questions. real answers. honesty all around.
"christmas spirit" gift from Laura Lea (God is so very kind)
reading david crowder's Praise Habit with the kiddos...and responses to the Psalms
how very wonderful Thursday nights with community group are - one of THE BEST conversation topics has got to be God's been faithful and where we've seen Him at work.
when a cash kid (or really any kid...but especially a cash kid) shares a piece of their heart with me
Melinda's thanksgiving letters to me, nick and Zoe
Katie's kind, encouraging and helpful words
all the thankfulness happening today
meeting katie at the cute coffee shop in newnan
a WHOLE DAY where i never left the house (i cannot remember the last time that happened)
beautiful tree in the radney's yard (and the way/reason caroline captured it)
boneless teriyaki wings (and being able to make a request)
a husband who will do whatever he can to make any request happen
words of Truth for Zoe Grace Cash
the fun time nick and emma had at the museum (and the fun - not crummy! - crafts)
the same song playing on the Truth (107.7) and the Joy (93.3) (i've been waiting for that moment)
mcmichael road made the GPS
the older youth that are investing in eli and caroline - they love jesus and are excellent role models
the way the everbe embroidery is helping me appreciate our home all the more
relevant quotes
hearing thoughtful and responsible words coming from my nephew's mouth
laughing through Relevant Magazine's "6 ways to have the most awkward family meal ever"
6 months with this precious one
a weekend with lots going on and plenty of community
porkchop at the whites
these 5 fabulous guys (and all the other pursuit youth at ccc)
jeanie's generous lunch and the chance to hear some more of zoe's miraculous story
my first ever gigi's cupcake (kindness abounds!)
this beautiful girl and the way her daddy loves her
"want me to keep zoe for you?" - caroline
cut through on holland road
coffee with rachel greenland (worth every second of the drive to the airport)
"bad puns, that's how eye roll." - letterboard quote
things are rolling in the right direction
impromptu art session at the ultimate game. amanda is generous with her talent (and her supplies)
amazingly sweet and beautiful time of listening prayer at ccc
community group casseroles
perfect sunday afternoon ultimate game
clean sheets and swept floors
rainy days for days
the ccc staff takes time for a retreat (and that it doesn't last too long and nick is back home!)
"Choosing the best interest of another and acting on their behalf." - Tim Tebow's definition of love (from the "that sounds fun" podcast with annie f. downs)
New Rivers - Brave Worship "a drop sets me free...but You're willing to pour me an ocean." Rotisserie chicken (x's 2) and friends to share them with
"don't choose party over humanity." - mike foster
ALL the gifts in this picture
p2p with Caroline
a week rich in community and friendship...
thoughtful gifts (and sneak previews of ones to come!)
when something is noticed and a thank you is shared
coming home to these 2 treasures on the porch together
grocery tossing (eli and emma's favorite way to unload groceries from the car)
tastiest pretzel from sam's
sweet time with AB Baby....her delight in painting nails and drinking chocolate milk
velocity classroom sessions
emma and zoe's light saber battle
walking on traveler's way and the nearly unprecedented authenticity.
AMAZING scones from a trusted friend (scones from a friend can be trusted...)(silly - and inaccurate - rewrite of proverbs 27:6)
LJ's willingness to share his feelings
God's good and perfect plans for each one of us
free CFA with molly and our gaggle of children
a carved clementine
getting to sit beside nick for 3+ hours at the FM pastors/spouses retreat
candy corn on the table
strong (big) Truth on the wall at The Village Church
cookie reception for derrick
the torch has officially and smoothly been passed
running with carey (she's worth getting up early for!!)
beautiful evening skies (even if the picture doesn't do it justice)
shopping trip with 4 fabulous teenagers (especially the goodwill part)
honest conversations (always a gift)
boston butts (and all the jokes)(and the money that was raised to help the wells get to albania)
free starbucks at target (and friends who share that valuable information)
hearing about God's work in swaziland
2 hours that feel like about 37 minutes at panera with a trusted friend
stroll around cooper creek
friends who take surprise selfies with my phone
coke + cheese dip + nick + 3 cash girls
the way aaron greeted me on the trail!
perfect day for a picnic (and a bagful of .50 corndogs!!)
treadstone + rails to trails + exercising together
having ccc staff fun day here
AMAZING fall weather
looking in the rearview mirror and seeing kids reading
halloween at yaya's
conversation with christal
jeeah's hope fall potluck
grandaddy and emma's "bird" cage project
buffalo chicken dip
