getting to hear about the things the Lord was/is speaking to nick during his time away
funny stuff
naps.
marco's pizza. so delicious.
stack o' books shared/given...lots of potential wisdom and knowledge and good stuff in this stack
free dozen golden doughnuts...always welcome in my world
walking over to see tiffany and her boys
cotton candy skies...and a lovely emma who noticed and captured it
made a significant purchase that should make cash kids (and other kids visiting the cash casa) happy. i'm not one for buying much of anything...but i thought about this one for months and finally decided to go for it. feels right. thankful for God's help in making decisions - big and small, for play and for serious.
mature understanding from my kids
playgrounds. i truly am grateful for the them...i love enjoying the girls as they enjoy the playground.
trail run in the rain (drizzle)
walk in the woods with my sister
thought provoking, conversation starting, incredible question from the ever inspiring patrice
cabin thanksgiving...the people, the food, the place....all so very special.
celebrating the loveliness that is my sister amy...so very thankful God created her and shared her with the world
girls (and boys!) on the 4 wheelers and golf carts (especially thankful for older siblings taking younger ones for rides....lots of rides)
yeti cup full of ice + ice cold cherry coke (and plenty of them)
computer/internet/easy way to do my thankful list from warrenton
2 sweet little girls who went easily and peacefully to sleep
frozen at calvary - especially seeing luke's gifts and talents on display
chicken salad chick with/from laura lea
yielding prayer from lectio 365 app
afternoon nap(s)
time with tiffany - it's good to have good neighbors
emma's enjoyment of the little tractor
zoe's cuteness. and fall.
lady party time with AB Baby
hearing about eli and sarah's afternoon...and especially their time at PAWS
prayer room at Harvest Coffee Co.
good things to release and receive.
Take 5s with all the messages coordinated by Wendi
pumpkin roll goodness
good quote in regards to politics/the election (and really most anything): "if you're thinking 'I can't understand how anybody could believe that', then you just made a confession. there's something you don't understand, and you can seek understanding." - andy stanley
sermon from Church of the City, New York - Blessed are the Pure in Heart (this is the whole sunday service...the sermon starts around minute 39). so so good.
the work of helimission and maf - especially in madagascar - i love hearing that a trip that would have taken 12 hour by foot across mountainous terrain took 12 minutes in the helicopter. 12 MINUTES v. 12 hours!!!!
a very helpful book - Securely Attached - and very helpful questions in regards to Real Life Rapunzel..."how can i help you right now?" "what do you need right now?"
map for praying for kids waiting to be adopted:
april's library soap - check it out (see what i did there?!)
"How might I fill this little patch of the earth with His glory today?" pete grieg/lectio 365 app
meaningful moments at CC
wings and fries with nick (2 date nights in a row!!!)
"a beautiful mutual trust." - david klaus - describing the relationship between God and His children
sweet reminders
amy's phone call wednesday morning.
"The church is collectively whatever we are individually. We must first allow God to do in us what we wish He would do in others." - Ashley Anderson, Church of the City
"Don't try to deal with things in the dark that can only be healed in the light." - Ashley Anderson
going to the playground 2 days in a row
molly's thoughtful beloved bracelet gift
God's glory is all around me! His wraparound presence is all I need...He is my savior, my hero, my life-giving strength!
when the cottage is available on just the night friends need it
the gift of an empty sink
the village foster care ministry. such a blessing.
extra waffle maker for sharing
nick's sermon sunday...the content, the presentation, the practical parts...all so good.
birthday treats and goodies (including flowers and cinnamon rolls and coffee) from april - and especially the gift of her presence. the celebration continues. :)
