Seven times five equals 35. Here are the 35 things I've jotted down this past week that I'm grateful for. I assure you there are plenty that didn't make the list.
- renewed perspective on servanthood
- God's protection on Ben when his canoe capsized in the Chesapeake Bay and he had
to swim back to shore. - finding free copies of Architectural Digest to send my sister, Rachel
- my loyal dog
- morning sun
- getting much accomplished
- smooth painting class
- chance to host a social (which got nixed, but still)
- meditating on 12 truths from Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets Them Free
- surviving on a poor night's sleep
- infectious excitement in class
- homemade salsa
- Joel's forgiveness when I broke his Lego creation that took hours to build
- a caring boss
- wisdom from scripture
- Paul's kisses
- seeing the Smith kids' "Tooty Ta" video
- email saying "I'm praying for you"
- wise, kind pastors
- grace to prepare for BizTown, having lost 10 class periods
- Safely driving in rain to and from Owings Mills
- flexibility
- excitement in the air at Biz Town
- students working so hard
- earning the award of Top Business there
- sleep
- signs of spring (robins and yellow crocuses)
- "down time" shopping alone
- Sarah's chicken crescent roll-ups
- playing Battleship with Joel and seeing him win by one move
- "Draw Near" time at church last night
- being prayed for
- Linda S's successful lung transplant
- surprise flight $$ for Steve to go to Together for the Gospel convention in Louisville
- God's kindness to give us hope
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