1376-1383

1376.  i don't always know what to do with his love that is offered so freely and gently, but i am thankful for it.  such a good good shepherd. 

1377. thankful for the prayers lifted by so many, my mom's name on their lips. thankful we aren't fighting this cancer battle alone. 

1378. thankful for close friends that ever constant in times of accountability needed, in times of needing truth and sound judgment. thankful that sisters are willing to help guide and direct me without harsh or condemning tones. i want to listen and heed their instruction because they are wise and wounds from friends can be trusted.

1379. thankful for a middle ground with her. there is a mutual respect that was not there before. there is peace for the moment and i am thankful.

1380. for the book of Psalms. it is such a drink of water in a parched season. so thankful for this Living Water. thank you Father for your Word. 

1381. exciting things in the works!! top secret for now, but believe me-it is awakening a renewed heart of gratitude and joy. Praise God for His good gifts and His perfect plan. 

1382. Olive's legs look really good for a moment. after a bleach bath, spraying her wounds with vinegar and then sealing her with bag balm, i put tights on her to protect her from scratching. within two days, she is looking so much better. and she isn't on medication right now either. so i am so thankful for any relief she is given, no matter how short. 

1383. a beautiful surprise gift from a dear friend, a lovely dark green dress along with a diamond studded head band. what a gift that so was unexpected and given for no reason. thankful. 

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1368.  letter from rome, in an airport, from him, the kind and gentle shepherd. so humbled and thankful and full of joy that he would take the time to write me back after offering him a tiny humble gift.

1369. a renewed love for the Word. Here i've been watching this whole time, as Lindsey eats the Word every day, holds it in her hands, digests it, and breaks pieces off and shares it with others, and i hadn't eaten it for a long time. And now, i find myself craving it. wanting to taste the choice fruits, the Bread of Life. I am sorrowful for the meals i skipped, but thankful there is plenty still to feast on. The Word is Life. 

1370. a day of showering, blow drying my hair, and relaxing time of actually putting on makeup, which is a little delight to me, and finding a bit of beauty for that day. it was a little gift for me to tuck in my heart since beauty days seem so far and away these days. 

1371. two little white dresses on my girls. golden pineapples and crosses make my heart melt. 

1372. 3 whole days of blemish free skin on little olive. we are still hopeful she will be washed white as snow and be free of this stupid skin disease.

1373. dinner with James and Lex. real and raw and so life giving. 

1374. dinner with just Libby. humbled and honored to have her sit at my table and eat my heartfood. 

1375. mom has cancer but it is much more hopeful than first thought. it is aggressive, it HAS spread past the lump, but not to vital organs or lymph nodes. Praise God. It will be removed. there will be chemo and radiation, but God is faithful and will walk with us. 

1360 - 1367

1360 pool-side chats with reem - truth-teller - reminding me what's good and important and lasting 1361 park trail bike rides with littles, one new 2-wheeler-rider!!! 1362 fresh fresh black raspberries bursting with antioxidants and... stainability 1364 successful olive garden surprise for our very-loved lindsey joy 1365 new activity agenda complete with new app and bridge run looming ahead 1366 online shopping with amazon points. so. many. free. things. 1367 that Christmas-morning-feeling when a new brown package lands at my door