the ministry of the library (the way the librarian was serving and blessing the sweet couple was stunning!!)
the gift of a sabbath day
the strength of the Lord and his victorious right hand (and how often that has come across my eyes in the past week or so)
the shipping ships meme:
we found eli's wallet!
how easy and respectful and self-sufficient the chase kids were (are)
emma's poppyseed chicken
beautiful assignment:
"i'm zoe's mom." (what a joy! what a privilege!)
pretty pretty flowers from lauren (birthday reversal)
date night! so thankful for time and conversation with nick.
good questions that led to sweet conversation:
chicken salad chick with the lovely molly!
chicken salad chick cookie with a cup of coffee
walks with friends and how very refreshing they are (the walks and the friends)
God's faithfulness throughout my whole life. (getting to share my story was such a good reminder..."all my life you have been faithful. all my life you have been so so good.")
the kindness of the folks at the end of mountain brook to let us extend our walk onto their property
"we meditate on your unfailing love...your strong right hand is filled with victory." parts of psalm 48:9-10
nick's preaching on sunday (and the friend who snagged the picture)
talking about snacks and slippers with jesus
"let all that i am be consumed with who you are"
caroline sending a picture of the cookie cake she was bringing home for us (and the cookie cake she brought home for us!!)
"if you refuse to be hurried or pressed, if you stay your soul on God, nothing can keep you from that clearness of spirit which is life and peace." - amy carmichael
eli's hard work and contributions...that he doesn't want recognition for...
zoe's enjoyment of the swing at mrs. victoria's
"i won't be formed by feelings. i hold fast to what is true." (YOU are true!)
cheeseburgers and fries and a tree burning and friendship
zoe had her first ballet class and loved it -- "i get to do this every thursday?!"
emma's opportunity to go to great wolf lodge with friends
resetting and cleaning up
mr. wright's thoughtfulness to bring magazines and activity books (and the immediate enjoyment of them by sarah and zoe)
carport to play in when it's raining
new year's day families potluck!
lots of good bottle on a stick
zoe's enjoyment of puddles (and her boots!)
2 bouquets from nick...and his phone call
little girls in trees (maybe this is a repeat?!? but i'm thankful everytime...and this one is little girls in trees after playing in puddles...even better!)
the way gina speaks about/compliments her friends
5 for about the price of 1
easy peasy trip to the dentist (and a friend who climbs in the chair with you)
when my dad calls at pretty much the exact moment that i'm about to call him
good questions that start meaningful conversations (particularly at tuesday time this week)
