529-536

529. i found a brand new bra, one that lifts, supports, and well, makes me feel pretty for my husband, along with two pairs of fun undies at VS because my mother in law gave me a few coupons and using those i was able to keep it under 30 bucks. unheard of. 

530. thankful that every once in awhile people surprise you by giving you the benefit of the doubt.

531. that my 2nd oldest has finally [mostly] mastered the art of potty training and wearing big girl underwear. so proud of her and so thankful it finally clicked after weeks of frustration and supersized diapers filled with buckies. no thank you.

532. thankful for the tremendous gift of our trip to CA. lots of sun and warmth. grilled food. pool time and adult drinks. ample amount of family time. room to explore. no sickness this time. grateful for the gifts in abundance.

533. breezy lacy curtains that will bring plushness and intimacy to our bedroom. thankful that we have resources to change it up every so often and for the ability to create a safe haven for my husband and me.

534. thankful for His kindness. for it truly does lead us to repentance. i have witnessed/experienced this firsthand.

535. that we paid off all our credit card debt-wahoo!!! and we made a dent into our 20 thousand dollar school loans-we are now down to 7 grand...relief relief. thankful for His provision+my husband's hard work.

536. my little Liv. she is beautiful and cheerful. she brings me so much joy and makes my motherhood of now 3 feel so complete and content.

529

bioluminescence - jamaica's luminous lagoon

where the fresh water from the martha brae river meets the salt-water ocean, one of 3 places in the world where phosphorous-filled waters glow blue on contact, due to microscopic organisms called dinoflagellates. phenomenal and awe-inspiring.

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526 reading daniel and the lions den with damion at new vision 527 hugs + cuddles from jessica and princess - pray for all 30 of these children, that God would restore their families so they can go home 528 safety in travel, all 4 flights and a dozen+ mountain bus rides

512-525

512 joseph and alice, their selfless love for the people of jamaica 513 insight - pray for the family unit in jamaica, for marriages, for men and women to cling to jesus 514 fruits and vegetables and freshness 515 blue-green, salty, warm caribbean water 516 snorkeling, the north jamaican reef 517 sea creatures, anemone, urchins, crabs, sting rays, eels, and those blue fish 518 souvenirs 519 culture - food, language, dress, music 520 the women who faithfully love the hard-to-love at new vision children's home 521 God's gracious and humbling hand - self-assessment, smallness, dependence 522 psalms, challenge, all 150. 523 broken moments, tears, His gentle voice 524 concrete benches overlooking the manchester countryside 525 robustly colored sunsets over the sea

501-511

501. thankful that Tammy is faithful to this blog and continues with the posts of thankfulness. teaches me to not forget:)

502. For meetings with young seedlings, young in the faith, but eager for SONshine and Water and growth. Thankful to see progress and life burst among dry dirt. Praise Jesus.

503. for unconditional love. truly unconditional. if i was loved otherwise, I'd be long since without it, I am so undeserving, in every sense of the word. I am so thankful to be loved fully.

504. my oldest daughter has the biggest, brightest, most sharpest eyes i have seen. so thankful there is brilliance and mischief in them. Her intelligent and unquenchable thirst for life grows and I watch from the side amazed and frightened all at the same time. 

505.  A brand new spacious sky blue purse. an anniversary gift from my husband. it could not have come at a better time, with my last one growing weak and frayed and on its last..straps.

506. Goodwill.

507. A crisp moscow mule made with the freshest ginger, lime, and mint. A treat, indeed.

508. summer is here. SUMMER IS HERE, HALLELUJAH, CAN I GET AN AMEN.

509. A gracious, slow to anger, humility filled, godly, upright husband who has never given up on me.

510. my sweet baby, Olive. What a little love she is. so sweet, peaceful, and full of smiles and coos for her mama. She is one of my greatest gifts from the Father.

511. My heavenly Father. Oh, Papa. How I love you with the love only capable because of You in me. You are my Rock and my Redeemer. My comfort. My peace. I love you. Thank you for Your incredible, never stopping, undeserving love.

500

testimony. the power of a person's life story to promote vulnerability, change, hope in the hearts and minds of others.
a chance to share my story, what God has done to fuel the hope of His glory + my joy, with the team that's bound for Jamaica in 5 weeks.

*#500!! Woohoo!

493-499

493. sleeping straight through hours of thunder and lightening and wind and rain
494. that little peek of sky that i can see from my bedroom window
495. mini green leaves just starting out
496. screened porch at the farm, extends the living space into the nature space
497. 4 miles with mom
498. roasted broccoli
499. natalie's shrieks of joy over the faithful spin of that ceiling fan