this list is pretty much chronologically backwards.

• good sleep and rest
• unexpected encouragement, kindness and generosity from 2 ladies that i hardly know. 
• snagging sweet screenshots of these 2 from impact promo videos

• coming home to a cleaned up kitchen 
• curtis & kati's kindness and generosity to host a spirit day at JimBob's for Jeeah's Hope
• tables full of supportive friends

• just right nap on the couch...cuddling with zoe and jupiter...raining outside....
• time with aidan...zoe's time with ella (with coffee drinks & doughnut holes to boot!)
• celebrating hannah banana

• when wednesdays are significantly better than tuesdays
• such a pleasant conversation at the picnic table under the tree branches
• good question: 

• emma and her giddiness
• emma's enjoyment of volleyball. excited to lead on JV!
• this girlie and her watermelon cutting and eating skillz

• hearing about a baptism in a friend's pool
• walking with lauren. always a joy. 
• sweet thought: 

• how lis just gets it. so much of it. love sharing life with her.
• the remote was found = the tv could be turned off
• the curls

• gas station chicken fingers
• lots more last day time on the beach than the weather led us to believe we would have
• pretty toes & a starbucks drink...and a really incredible sister. 

• the bikes (and all the people) made it home safely
• sweet realization about my leaving the island tears
• making the list 3 weeks in a row (finally have visual representation): 

thankful from an island off the coast of GA - week 2

• having a husband i miss so much.
• successful surgery for the littlest kump
• wil's desire/willingness to help
• the tent made it another day (and another)
• more bike rides with emma
• sweet and somewhat serious conversations at epworth at sunset

• big waves & laughing in the ocean
• the bounce of ponytails (amy's and emma's) on the sea doo
• perfect evening for the playground
• first peach milkshake of the season
• another avoided wreck...friends who make it safely to the beach!
• absolutely fun and fabulous day at the water park/playground...came in when it opened, stayed until it closed (and a delightful free icecream cone...tiny though it be).

• quiet moments here and there
• hearing/noticing new things in God's word
• pretty teal pen
• yaya made and brought us lunch!
• sunscreen
• fun questions to go with the movie:

• little pre-church dulce dough
• my favorite porch
• clean clothes
• anytime a child trusts you enough to hold your hand
• i've never gone a day without knowing my father's love - heavenly or earthly
• being with my dad on father's day (and not one BUT TWO cats in the cradle references)

• lauren's extra attention to/for the cats
• siblings that are so easy to be around
• excellent choice for the new head volleyball coach at calvary!
• comfy elephant pants
• listening to the sermon with caroline + running
• hearing about the beautiful breathe event that happened! 

• the rumor was just a rumor. not true at all. 
• long walk with my sister
• repair and reconnection for people that i love
• stamps & postcards & finding a mailbox
• more provision for caroline through scholarships! (just a little more to go!)
• the Lord's enormous and extensive patience with me

thankful from an island off the coast of GA

• eli's help packing yaya's car...cash men and their tetris like packing abilities
• emma's character/choice/integrity.  
• this place. this space. this time. these people. 

• coffee on the porch...lots of cups of coffee on the porch!
• getting to just sit (it's strange not to read...but it's good just to sit)
• dolce dough donuts...even better than i remember. goodness. 

• incredibly delicious meals around the table in the thompson cottage
• cheeseburgers on the beach
• zoe's delight and contentment in/at/around the ocean/beach 

• orientation at samford went well for caroline!
• successful longest drive for previously mentioned college oriented girl
• pretty purple flowers by the marsh 

• Hebrews 4:16 "walk right up to Him and get what He is so ready to give - take the mercy, accept the help." 
• wil brought an ice maker! brilliant. 
• reminders on my run

• "Jesus, thank you for being so normal and so amazingly different at the same time." - lectio
• getting to walk on the beach and talk to nick on the phone
• the best fitness tip:

• molly's help with all things everbe this week!
• found a mailbox to put a letter in 
• mornings on the beach (and afternoons on the beach...and evenings on the beach...)

• spur of the moment ideas that end up with extra friends at the beach!
• BIG Uno cards. 
• girls and boys playing cards

• lauren's phone call
• laughing about mini trampolines being used to get books on the top shelf
• post dinner solo bike ride.  

seeking to see what i have and give thanks

• big bag of treats & gifts from barb & suzanne (felt like i won an IG giveaway!!)
• treading water at the taylor's...coffee...banana bread.... 
• the fun & joy that getting a new book in the mail brings (and getting to listen to her daddy read it)

• reading/finishing "the cure" - especially the section on friendships. 
• twice baked potatoes with molly
• picked up this gem on the way home from pine mountain.  gas station pizza is so good!!

• june's gift from beth.  goodness the generosity. 
• sweet little playdate at cityscape
• the way candace reminds me of jesus...surrounded by children. 

• "jesus, open my eyes so that i might see all that i have and give thanks to you for everything." - lectio
• cottage guests that leave a cash tip on the table
• good quote/reminder: 

• i'm thankful i'm not always crabby.  that would just not be good. 
• cracker barrel with yaya and zoe  
• getting to check off another month

• 2 more sleeps until SSI
• "i yield my heart to the possibility of miracles - of abundant provision, mercy & fresh hope." - lectio
• these 3...and knowing they're having an incredible time at Souled Out

• the brakes on the pilot work well (always a good thing when someone pulls out in front of you)
• bouncing ideas back and forth with christal
• kids who love swimming and swimming and swimming