30 April 2021

miracles big and small.

  • chance to get to hang out with/get to know 3 cool kids (respite is a good fit!)
  • celebrating ella grace's baptism...such beautiful community!
  • seeing my family (the drive is always worth it!)
  • cali-n-tito's.  oh that food is good. (the drive is always worth it! :))
  • felt wide awake driving home
  • fun new bird shower curtain
  • all but one pancake ticket is sold 
  • going to playgrounds never gets old
  • shea came to visit!
  • friendship and walks in the driveway and errand running (with excellent driving) and chicken pot pie and cake!
  • emma and shea making cinnamon rolls (and me getting to eat said cinnamon rolls)
  • seeing/experiencing some immediate answers to prayers
  • the chips came way faster than I thought...better early than late I suppose. 
  • the goslings are growing so fast
  • standardized testing scores are just fine. 
  • community group tonite.  so.very.grateful. "this is a house of miracles"
  • the fact that there are many around me who are seeing the need and responding

 

22 April 2021

rejoicing in God's goodness

  •  folks who love and support caroline at her soccer games
  • perfect evening for soccer + calvary win
  • longest nap i've had in a while
  • nick brought treats from newnan
  • meaningful sunday afternoon and evening
  • kindness and encouragement from cottage guests
  • "i choose to rejoice in God's goodness today." - lectio 365
  • krispy kreme doughnuts (and friends that don't mind me asking if they can bring them)
  • a successful year in essentials.  emma finished.  celebratory baskin robbins. 
  • nice run on the riverwalk with nick
  • zoe's peacefulness in the stroller
  • all the math happening in the monopoly game
  • hummus + pita + olives + cucumbers (my favorite snack this week)
  • catching up with beth


16 April 2021

continuing to count...one by one...

  • continuing to feel the affects (effects?!) of last monday
  • minute 18:21.  thank you, shelley.
  • hearing how the carlisles love folks.  they love and serve and don't make a big deal of the incredible things they are doing/have done
  • cleaning up/organizing little corners and pockets 
  • leftover biscuits - major perk of hosting community group
  • psalm 63:5 "You satisfy me."
  • wonderful time at the DC playground with molly
  • sarah and zoe playing so beautifully together
  • ferdinand and isabella and their 7 goslings!
  • the way the goslings were all nestled under their mama's wing
  • getting to see them take what i'm assuming was their first swim (and zoe's enjoyment of it all!)

  • saturday night marco's (especially when joshua is working)
  • "hospitality is not just for those with houses." - jesus in the chosen
  • the joy of not scrolling
  • "rest in God's inexhaustible love for me." - lectio 365
  • that snake stayed put
  • good stuff: 
  • sonic drink from yaya at caroline's game
  • "bang" with the family
  • fantastic pen (on accidental loan from jacob....)
  • thinking about my weaknesses (thanks for the video llcoolj...m...)
  • emma's makeover of my home screen
  • good stuff in the pause app
  • delightful night outside with southern food and community group
  • moments of stillness and nothingness
  • zoe's "fake laugh" that turns into a real laugh
  • good reports for friends from doctor's appointments
  • 2 tiered fruit basket! just what i was wanting. 

08 April 2021

so many beautiful gifts.

  • Easter!
    • sunrise service
    • BK breakfast
    • teamwork making the dreamwork
    • delicious lunch with yaya and grandaddy
    • games, fun, easy
    • kids not on screens
    • run on the river
    • in christ alone on repeat and lots of versions
    • house reset

  • A day at Chapelle Falls (however it's spelled)
    • strawberry cake + coffee + God's timing of the lectio365 devo 4/5/21
    • screened in porch + beautiful view + sound of the creek
    • reading on the porch swing
    • finishing "you + me forever"
    • reveling in the delight of the gift of time and beauty 
    • excellent questions for pondering
    • stunning weather
    • clear instructions
    • extra salt on my peanut butter crackers
    • prayers and verses for my family
  • "we want to help people be pro-life...as opposed to anti-abortion." - guy quoted in the pour over
  • watching Chosen with the cash crew
  • popcorn!
  • Ann-Marie and her AT adventure/obedience
  • another sweet time with t-train
  • bubbles with emma and zoe
  • going back to sleep with my hoodie on after an early morning run
  • birthday card from carey
  • running into kim 
  • time with moriah and chinedu
  • standardized testing is getting d.o.n.e.
  • people who ask excellent questions and are easy to be around
  • Truth.
  • team danger zone frisbee + picture + memories
  • a dentist trip that didn't even require numbing
  • time at hunter's pub with bart and victoria
  • incredible steak
  • walking in on the guy in the bathroom wasn't all that embarrassing
  • kids committed to community
  • jeremiah's ice coupon
  • another little guest appearance in amy's class
 

02 April 2021

attempting to cultivate an enormous capacity for joy

  • time at chappelle falls with the community group ladies
  • the sound of the creek 
  • thought-provoking/challenging quote from shauna niequist
  • a whole swing set full of kids
  • one more bit of cold weather so that i could put on my vest and find my car key
  • azalea bowls and trails and time with nick and our girls


  • the pictures finally air dropped onto the computer that was cooperating
  • a monday to look forward to
  • such incredible generosity in the form of easter baskets from clement arts and our care team from living way
  • box full of fruit from geni 
  • sitting with a friend who chose to take a day off even in the midst of plenty that needs to be done
  • hearing from that same friend about boundaries being kept
  • impromptu wednesday morning easter egg hunts