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684 piercing sun through clouds over lincoln, il 685 cloud layers reminding me of rippled sand as the tide pulls back from the shore 686 eyes to see brothers and sisters in worship this morning 687 humble leadership and community at crosspoint church 688 like we never missed a beat, like we haven't gone 3 years without seeing each other, like israel was just yesterday - a quick weekend visit to see my dear friend 689 the world's best hospitality offered to me through gifts, meals, time, depth of thoughtfulness and selflessness 690 the gift of watching a husband who is attentive to his wife, servant, patient, communicator. shawn, i'm thankful that you are the man to walk through life with my katie. thank you for loving her so well. 691 faithfulness of a wife who is steadfast at the side of a man, diagnosed with dimentia at age 57. happy 58 tomorrow. 692 eggs with garlic powder 693 teal shutters and front door. matches the friend i've known for all these years 694 sharing youtube videos and laughing until we couldn't. joy gift. 695 finishing each other's sentences 696 the generous mention of a visit to grand rapids, and architecture 697 sweet baby girl, who has a name, though it isn't public yet, but i may have squeezed it out... 698 g. + r. + 3 babies. beautiful babies. 699 2142. that home. that peacefulness. another one of many long conversations stuffed predictably into the kitchen space 700 e's date with m this weekend. oh jesus, please guide and direct the next steps