323-333

323. anniversary. testimony. this sweet little team, jay&em. so perfect to compliment one another.
324. long taken-for-granted matrix of white letters, so often clicking away in front of me as my mind clicks away inside of me
325. a promise from a faithful friend, a freshly capable keyboard, gifted back to me after a full day's attention
326. snowshoes crunching in the bright and frozen
327. her loving prompt for more trust in His gracious equipping - you were made for more, faith steps firmly forward
328. bound with blue and branches, these leaves of paper, covered in keystrokes, overflow of a heart changed by thankfulness, eucharisteo
329. a nasty cold, this one, a gentle call to slow and to simmer on the gifts, the needs, the dependence. the dependence a conduit of more joy than any measure of self-sufficiency
330. the "setting in" of winter, with all its added gifts
331. floral pattern curtain back in my line of vision, covers the chaos, calms with beauty
332. dreams, hopes, to capture with language and image, please Father, if it be an avenue to Your glory
333. natalie grace. still growing patiently, while I grow increasingly impatient..

312-322

312. thankful for His purposeful, evident, hand in some hard decisions we've had to make this past month. 

313. that Nathan was hand picked, selected, and chosen to play a significant role in a play this spring. It was hard and difficult in the audition process, the odds were stacked against him, but God's quiet favor rested with him.

314. the tiniest glass bottle you ever did see, gifted to me, saved for me, and filled with precious liquid, by my sweet and thoughtful Chelsea. it blessed me so.

315. that baby is still alive, still growing, dancing beneath my skin, making a presence already.

316. the dish washer.

317. heated blanket.

318. sushi, hot tea, and fellowship with mom and sister. it is rare when it is just the 3 of us, so it was cherished and such an enjoyable time.

319. that He is teaching me a whole new way to forgive, through hard experience, through His grace, and gentle guidance. it has stretched me in a way I have not been before, but I understand it is necessary to my walk and spiritual growth. may I be an excellent giver and receiver of forgiveness, through Him, and Him alone.

320. Christmas lights, both white and colored.

321. a lot of friend time. lots of laughter and bustle and just all around fun.

322. so so thankful my children have not been knocked out with winter sickness yet this blistery season.

304-311

304 winter through the eyes of a 5-month-old
305 blinding whiteness where green is supposed to be glowing on the ground
306 birds - reds, browns, blues, grays, yellows, blacks - all flitting unnecessarily fast to and from the bird feeder
307 the occasional car zipping cautiously by over the matted, white pavement
308 icy wind shaking the trees across the road
309 the bits of cotton white snow that fall from the trees to the ground at random
310 tiredness, product of over-stimulation, this time evidence of a tiny person's satisfaction
311 this kid. always joy.

301-303

301.  joyful winter sun
302.  the way a squirrels tail waves behind as he gallops across the still green grass
303.  diversity of naked trees across the skyscape

295-300

295.  a brother who says he believes God again and takes steps toward Him
296.  a testimony of God's faithfulness from each at the thanksgiving table
297.  sweet potatoes mixed with black beans, spices
298.  long-awaited sleepover with r, snacks, movie, conversation lingering well into the dark
299.  like-mindedness, conversation always symbiotic, never obligation
300.  trinity church - oxford. a community 2 months old, in one of the most obstinate cities, already with 2 new disciples of Jesus + real joy.