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0001 His head on my arm in the mornings before he has to leave for work.
0002 The continuous desire and need to read through the Bible.
0003 Chatting with friends online who “get” us.
0004 His thinking I’m beautiful when I’m not feeling it.
0005 Feeling rain on my hand as I drive with my arm out the window.
0006 Anticipation of what God is doing.
0007 Husband’s calm to my storms. His balance to my imbalance.
0008 Reveling in the power of thunder and finding hope in it.
0009 Getting lost in a story, whether a book or movie.
0010 God whispers to you elements of grace in the most unexpected places.
0011 Forgiveness and understanding when I’ve yelled & cursed, as my hormones make me feel as though I’ve lost my mind.
0012 Laughter late into night.
0013 Sharing a pretzel & conversation with my best friend.
0014 His hand on me when he knows I need it.
0015 Pancakes at midnight.
0016 The tears that fell when He overwhelmed me with His never ending faithfulness.
0017 Emails that bring tears of joy and gratitude.
0018 Extra days off with my beloved.
0019 The hope that when goodbyes are said, hello will follow soon.
0020 An email from a friend that shows God’s amazing grace in the friendship He created.
0021 Coffee pressed.
0022 Saturday afternoon naps on the couch.
0023 Conversations with my best friend.
0024 A couple hours of quietness, when life was pressing in.
0025 Lengthy kisses from my beloved.
0026 Yellow daisies in a green vase.
0027 Being appreciated.
0028 Reminders that not only does LOVE cover sin, but it also casts out fear.
0029 The feel of onion skin pages between my fingers.
0030 Forgiveness.
0031 The morning drive cool enough to drive with the window down.
0032 Getting a free upgrade on coffee size.
0033 My beloved swinging by my work because he wanted a kiss.
0034 A vanilla latte.
0035 Snuggling with my husband before he has to leave for work.
0036 Blessing a friend with a small token of love.
0037 An unexpected instant message that sends the broadest smile across my face.
0038 Knowing that in God’s plan hope never dies & never gives up.
0039 That, while marriage is the hardest thing I’ve ever done, it’s without a doubt one of the best things I’ve ever experienced.
0040 Irish voices singing hymns & upward exaltations.
0041 Choosing to forgive.
0042 Meeting my first niece.
0043 Baby girl smiles & kisses.
0044 Hugging my grandpa.
0045 Sister “in-law” hugs.
0046 Sabbathing
0047 Nephews playing with uncles.
0048 Unexpected encouragement from an unexpected source.
0049 Seeing the dreams of God become my dreams.
0050 Dancing in the rain & jumping in puddles barefoot.
0051 Sweet, encouraging words from my fellow rebels.
0052 Red leather bound journal & what I’m learning by writing in it.
0053 Secret messages in pictures.
0054 Waking up to rain.
0055 Finding red skinny pants that fit.
0056 Sunset on the Pacific.
0057 DisneyLand with my beloved.
0058 Beach treasures.
0059 Starbucks Via on a bad coffee day.
0060 Pink glowing mornings
0061 Snuggles for even a few minutes
0062 18 Compassion kids sponsored
0063 Challenging, encouraging words from a friend
0064 Peppermint scented body wash & lavender/peppermint conditioner
0065 Yellow flowers in the median
0066 Friends who unknowingly miraculously speak into your life
0067 Salted caramel hot cocoa
0068 Free lunch
0069 Creating my first art journal page
0070 Chocolate chip cookies
0071 Chocolate chips straight out of the bag
0072 Distrails
0073 Daffodils
0074 Marbled skies
0075 Secret Messages that come in cookies
0076 A rose from my beloved
0077 Hearing a song that is most dear to my heart live
0078 Hope framed with wishing, trusting, & expecting
0079 Words dancing in my head.
0080 Celebrating 15 years of Us
0081 Warm cinnamon sugar mini donuts
0082 Creating a quiet place of refuge and sanctuary for myself
0083 Finding a lovely chair and a very inexpensive price
0084 Hard conversations
0085 A friend turning in hopefully her last edits of her first novel
0086 Future dreaming
0087 Holy Promises, even when they’re difficult to believe
0088 Secret Messages of hope sent while my sleep and I are still courting each other
0089 A good book & a hot cup of tea
0090 A miss you from a friend
0091 Friends who allow you to dump ALL your cares on them
0092 A husband who wants me to dream & hope
0093 A brave journey
0094 A husband who tries his darndest to work with my INFP brain
0095 Encouragement in hope
0096 A friend’s words that speak of kindred spirits
0097 The moments on the couch – him & I.
0098 This next breath
0099 The sun’s arising & descending
