Gifts

178. Jayber Crow and reflections on community.

179. Out for fish and chips with hubby on my birthday.

180. 83% savings at Walgreens.

181. Safe from harm even when caught in a hailstorm.

182. Hot soup and dry clothes after the storm.

183. Snacking on fresh-picked green beans.

184. Flutters within.

185. Guests who feel at home.

186. Raindrops landing on my skin.

187. Grace and mercy - over and over and over again.

188. "Hug me, Mama!"

189. Towheads bent over flower, observing a bumblebee.

190. Cool morning air.

191. Hand-me-downs.

192. Trigonomentry through the eyes of a beginner: "Amazing! The problem works both ways!"

193. Nine solid hours of sleep.

194. Kiddos loving to "check the garden".

195. Grandma come by plane to finally meet great-grandkids.

196. Table full: abundant food, family sharing.

197. Japanese friend back in the States: another school year of opportunities to share Christ's love commences.

198. Rubbing three-year-old toes.

199. A pot of tea and a book store.

200. Loudly during the church service, "Mom, I will obey Jesus!"

201. Twenty-month-old who continually talks about "Abraham" - she really is listening!

202. Restaurant gift card, live music downtown and extended conversation = great date.

203. Unplanned visit to the fish hatchery and delighted children feeding baby fish.

204. Three-year-old legs churning on a first real, long bike ride.

205. Little explorers tromping through marsh-grass as high as their heads.

206. Twinkling stars on a camping night.

207. Catching froggies in the lake.

208. Hard days that remind me I can't do it without Him.

209. Snuggly warm pajamas.

210. First ripe red tomato from the garden.

211. Sniffly boy who wants to snuggle.

212. Pulling out the Bible in a discussion with my husband, who cares what It says.