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Saturday, June 29, 2013

Little Letters

Dear Parenthood, I simultaneously laugh and cry through every episode. 
You inspire me, encourage me and remind me to be grateful. 
You're my favorite show since 24. Congratulations.

Dear Asia, I'm getting so excited to meet you. 
Looking forward to culture shock of a lifetime. Please don't get me sick?

Dear Eve, sometimes I hate you for what you got us into. Just being honest. 
I'm sure I would've done the same thing...

Dear Little Townhouse, I feel like we're past the awkward getting-to-know-each-other-again phase 
and you're starting to feel like home again. There's just no place like home.

Dear Cubeland USA, you're not as a bad as I expected. There, I admitted it.

Dear God, you are good.

Dear America, happy almost-birthday.

Dear Point Loma, thank you. a million times thank you.

Dear Blog, remember when we used to hang out every day?
When you used to hold memories and thoughts and pictures of the day-to-day?
You can thank Instagram for robbing us of quality time.
It's good to see you again though.

Dear Catherine, thanks for being a young, female SA.
I can't thank the Lord enough for you.

Dear Italy, I miss your cobblestoned streets,
your ivy covered villas, your fabulous gelato,
your friendly faces, your beautiful language and your slow dinners alfresco. 
You're one place I'd just LOVE to visit again.

Dear EscoGelato, without you I'm sure I would have purchased another plane ticket to Italy already.
My husband and my bank account are grateful.
PS: You should really consider making the sour cream and brown sugar an everyday flavor.

Dear Blair, the way God is using you is insanely inspiring.
Three cheers to seizing this opportunity.

Dear 10yr old Self, remember when you couldn't catch a fly ball to save your life?

Dear Craft Room, one day we'll reunite. I promise.

Dear JuggyBuggyDoodle, I adore the way you know me.
It continues to blow my mind that I get to be married to you.
Doing life with you is one of my favorite things on this planet.

Friday, June 28, 2013

Friday's Finds

I'm so thankful today for:

warm summer nights
healthy, new bodies in Heaven
air conditioning
new flavors
vulnerable friendships
a safe drive home
melt-my-heart text messages
tears and emotion
community
free lollipops
big comfy chairs
a smile from a stranger
funny jokes
false alarms
feeling appreciated
martinis
the weekend
an afternoon out of the office
payday
creation
the way God used Rebekah
cookie butter
God's timing

Holy God,
Thank you for the glimmers of grace you show us daily
and the glimpses of your kingdom.
You are so good.

Thursday, June 27, 2013

shiny pennies are worth sharing

what good are these little treasures if you keep them to yourself?

watching a friend's dreams come true
a free evening
the sound of the dryer
a midday conversation with my mom
stories of the Spirit at work
a close parking spot
the warmth of the sun
a thoughtful co-worker
being given a Starbucks card
accountability
being part of the Kooker's evening routine
surprises
apologies and forgiveness
grandparents
light traffic
willingness
cuddling
God's faithfulness
Jeremiah's scruff
an afternoon nap
a cup of tea
clean laundry
our church family
invitations
a cuddly blanket during my morning quiet time
well-behaved kids
time off work
a sweet endorsement
a clean closet and everything in it
laughter, deep belly-laughter
flexible post office hours
a fixed garage door
food to pack for lunches
freckles
an unexpected joke
music in the car
old friends
encouragement
frozen yogurt on a hot day
kindness
a helping hand
meeting new people
committed marriages
mentorship

Thank You Lord for the abundance and fullness in my life.
Thank You for eyes to see the many blessings You lavish upon your children
and for ways to use those blessings to bless others.
Thank You for filling my heart with thanksgiving.