- My two pirates. After spending the night with my parents they were delivered back to me fully clad in pirate costumes. Hats, patches and hooks. Yes, that’s a skull and crossbones on those hats. Oh dear.
- CS Lewis.
- Late night studying, God providing the perfect quote and truth to teach. Oh He is so gracious to us!
- Flying to Bend. What a luxury!
- Momma-in-law who picks me up, takes me out, lets me in.
- Being taken care of.
- Auto-brew timer on the coffee pot.
- Post-it notes.
- Fridge full.
- Forty lbs. of organic Fujis.
- Quiet.
- Soft lamp-light.
- Scent of rosemary and basil laundry.
- Homemade laundry soap.
- Glimpses of household beauty.
- More boxes unpacked.
- More books put away.
- Feeling more at home.
- Dutch’s smile.
- His dancing eyes.
- His puppy breath.
- His adoring gaze: “Mommy, I love you so much.”
- Heidi’s sweaty curls after nap.
- The smell of their beds.
- The sound of their play.
- The way they light up when I look in their eyes.
- How Heidi repents: with sobs.
- Seeing her sensitive spirit.
- Recognizing me in her.
- Recognizing Jeff in Dutch.
- Never wanting to leave.
- Neighbor knocking on the door with squash in hand and a friendly face.
- Feeling welcome.
- Only four other houses on the entire lane!
- Thirsty for grace.
- Desperate for Him.
- Grateful for WCC family.
- Opportunities to serve.
- Chances to give.
- Many things to write!
- Being stretched.
- Dutch reading.
- Heidi pretending.
- All of us growing.
- Tired kids falling easy to sleep.
- Candles.
- Ghiradelli brownie leftover from Community Group.
- Hobo dinner.
- Hot bath.
- Clean jammies.
- Tired eyes.
- Fresh laundry.
- Brushed teeth.
- Soft pillow.
- Heavy quilt.
- Aching feet.
- Sleep.
- Knowing He never does … (Psalm 121:4)
{Gracious friends, please prayers for me as I teach the Antioch Women’s Conference in Bend today? Needing His grace! Thanks for reading.}
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I will be praying for you!
Praying! Also, wishing I was there to hear. 🙂