every good gift comes from above


A few more highlights from my gift list:

#3303
"Freedom", my word for 2014

#3314
Seeing my sweet cousin's face, even if it's over Skype

#3317 
Wind-chime chorus on my street

#3321
Unexpectedly discovering a kindred spirit


#3323
Facebook messages all full of wedding plans

#3327
Breadsticks from the Olive Garden 

#3330
How you know, when you walk in the door at CCEF, you will be kindly treated no matter what you're there for

#3332
Thabiti Anyabwile and new crochet stitches at unearthly hours of the night

#3334 
A classmate who cleans the snow off my car for me


#3340
"Speak Oh Lord" in church

#3344
The mechanic telling me I'm "quite a lady" just because I drive stick and change my own tires...  lol

#3347
The sweet lady in the grocery store who finds and returns the shopping list I dropped

#3352
Being trusted with a dear friend's struggle

#3356
Good coffee, given by a new friend
 
#3357
A super sweet "just because/beginning of semester" gift from a friend

#3363
Neighbours who push my car out of the snow

#3369
How a grumpy afternoon that was supposed to be class turns into a sweet sharing with a friend...  And the comfort that comes from burden-sharing

#3371
"Table-Talk" at Dr. Trueman's after church

#3372
That week two of "Helping Relationships" was not canceled because of the weather...  Unlike five other classes in two weeks!

#3376
Oma's voice: "How's my girl?"

#3377
That she tells me Opa is blowing me kisses

#3378
5C and 10C on the forecast for next week! 



Comments

Melany said…
Still enjoying your blog. :) I can totally hear Oma’s voice in my head when I read that... made me happy! Opa blowing kisses.... you must have felt so special! :) Also, it’s a very cute photo of you, and I am glad you’ve been blessed with so many sweet/caring moments in your new semester. Love you!
February 14, 2014 at 8:12 AM
christine said…
My precious girl, thanks so much for sharing such touching moments in your time there. I wish I could see it all and hear it all with you! Love you so much! Mom
February 14, 2014 at 10:44 AM
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