"each word of gratitude releases some of the burden we are carrying." - k. berry
- angie brought fruit to community group (i selfishly didn't want to share ours)
- God brought this song back to mind
- 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. :)
