890-893

890. an hour workout encouraged by tamm-every time is a chance to catch up on our friendship, as well as burn off some crusty fat. we also laugh a lot too and that's always fun.

891. shiny bright vibrant alive smokin' hot soup with my husband..it was so good i took a nap for the next hour and a half. :)

892. Bengal Spice and Country Peach tea by Celestial seasoning. yum!

893. kettle corn popped corn

894. quality time/lunch/shopping time with sh, it is rare these days, but what a delight when we carve time to do it!

895. the good Father continues to teach and mold and refine- i am thankful and humbled, hard as it is, that He still continues to invest in me, to make His path known in my life, and be so faithful and attentive-small and insignificant as i am. He has been teaching me to keep my eyes focused on Him and Him alone, find joy and fullfilment in Him alone, and to not worry who or what is to the left or the right of me, leave my fears and insecurities at the door and to press into my Lord and Saviour. May He be praised.

896. heated seats in the van.

897. financial stability for the moment. all and all of anything and everything belongs first and formost to the Lord, He can give and both take away, but for now, we are so content and thankful for His generous provision.

884-889

884 days like these where M and I are peacefilled, hand in hand, in agreeance on, well, everything, talking TENDERLY to each other, being small soft and sweet, intentionally grooming the other for love and goodwill. 885 i feel overwhelmed often with love for people but today I am thankful for this tiny little puppy that lays at my feet keeping them warm, so quick to lick my face and so excited, always, to see me. I adore her. 886 comfort of this little home. warmth. 887. I feel wealthy and I am thankful for that, because I want to feel wealthy even when I dont have much. and I do feel wealthy. 888. this verse that resonates in my heart and my ears... "where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.... seek first the kingdom and all these things will be added until you." 889. the ability to perhaps train up young and new stylists.

883

883 chapter entitled "twenty-five" in bittersweet, by shauna niequist

868-882

868. that God made Himself small and came to dwell among us as a person. 869. that God brings light to the darkness. 870. and that He says to me if you take on My light, I will take on your darkness. 871. a home that works so well to host gatherings with family and friends. 872. material gifts that are not needed or deserved but still nice. 873. my very own kitchen aid mixer. 874. hope 875. the healing to get over some of my insecurities 876. confidence in who God made me to be 877. kindness. 878. time spent this week and today with him. 879. a really good nap. 880. three beautiful daughters who bring joy every day 881. a hike through the woods to explore. 882. an abundance of God's love and mercy showered on me this season.

858-867

858 all [18] of us together for christmas eve 859 tradition. every december 24. 860 lunch of red, green, white. this year: creamy tortellini casserole with broccoli, red+green jellos with cranberries, salami wrapped pickles, sun-dried tomato focaccia, caprese salad 861 carice 862 kids and wrapping paper: natalie's all-consuming smile and micah and johnny's overwhelmed gladness for new playthings 863 ross' new job[s] - contentment and excitement, though he didn't put words to it, i could hear it 864 she said it wasn't a big deal, but that cozy gray blanket, twin size, reminds me how my dear friend loves me so well 865 rocking baby b to sleep, all smiles and boppy 866 when a man offers to start my car 867 worship together, christmas eve night, candles + family + we're small while He is exalted

851.-857

851. three of the tiniest wooden spice bowls for bengali mama's kitchen. gifted by one who has take the time to know me over time, pursue me well in purity, just outside my first love, he never tops or tries to compete in any way, yet he is there, consistent with words, thoughtful gifts, and acts that let me know i am loved.

852. her, tiny tiny elf, her knee high socks black boots shoved up against my brown knees. we only grow, share, and the commonality between us only grows. she listens to me as i am learning how to navigate friendships, and i listen to her as she learns how to do the same. so glad he found her and so glad i found her too..

853. a sturdy, yet delicate tiny sky blue tea pot, perched on the back burner of my stove top. reminds me of them and their thoughtfulness.

854. liv is doing better. no fever, back to scooting her fat belly across the carpet and cooing and screeching just as loud as ever.

855. 4 wrapped gifts so proud and tall, all in a row. i hope my friends like them. 

856. Great Lakes Red by Leelanau Cellars. one of my favorite tasting wines, humbly priced as it may be.

857. tried out a new soup today. a spinach and sausage butternut squash ravioli soup. it turned out really well and it got me excited that i hit it-you know when you know? our guests were so encouraging and vocal about it, i felt so special that it turned out and i can't wait to make it again tomorrow. it affirms me and encourages me as a home cook that i am continuing to grow and get better and able to draw from my experience and knowledge about tastes and textures and flavors that should go together..i still have so much [always have] far to go, but i am thankful i am steps ahead of the beginning of my cooking endeavors..

836-850

836 that our chelsea is back to listing with us <3 <3 <3 837 chewy salted dark chocolate caramels just camped there on the countertop 838 a quiet sleepover with 2 well-trained pups 839 aspen's lovely eyes: one brown, one blue 840 another beautiful westside home, kept and decorated by 2 beautiful hearts 841 that give time and energy and selflessness to yet 2 more young ones with no home and no one to care for them, but for now 842 an hour at the gym with that friend who tells me over and over again that i am capable 843 salty and garlicky, even greasy and starchy, but much too tasty to surrender before it was all gone 844 the spanish language - must. learn. 845 just up the road, homemade breakfast and tea and time and honesty and forgiveness 846 cozies with sick baby, alluding some of the discomfort that she carries in that little body 847 that christmas gathering at that new home where that gorgeous friend is just as hospitable as ever 848 giant bowl of red + green fruit, topped with juicy jewel pomegranate seeds 849 a perfect gift, noticed without pressure or obligation, lifted from the shelf to the cash register to the car, waiting for those sparkly eyes and smiles and squeals 850 smooth matte gold earrings - all-time favorites - rediscovered