Mission Shreveport

166.  a smooth Monday morning routine despite not hearing my alarm!

167.  Javen, Jake, Trey and the other kids I got to hang out with this afternoon

168.  day 1 Mission Shreveport

169.  a moment of practicing patience when my mind wanted to rally against it

Sunday sunsets

161.  a really fun Saturday with the trio

162.  a long run 

163.  blackberry picking 

164.  singing "The Gift of Love" during church; really hard Euchariesto this morning

165.  pink glow of clouds at sunset 

Friday's 5

156.  just the right words at precisely the right time

157.  a glowing report from Sam's teacher - such a bright kid

158.  a good night's rest

159.  Miss Shai always willig to help with the trio, a big big blessing in this busy mama's life!

160. windows down, music up, singing loud-TGIF!!

trusting times

151.  those challenging times that are oppurtunities for trust

152.  prayer in the park

153.  being surprised (when I shouldn't be) when Your fingerprints are discovered over various parts of my day

154.  clear ears to hear - thanks Dr. Ricky!

155.  the complexities of cat life - interesting little one that Jack the cat of ours

Come Monday

146.  being chased by grace (real grace, not my sweet Gracie Greer!)

147.  Jason's drive to exercise and eat healthy 

148.  pushing through with homework and the last 4 weeks of school

149.  big puffy marshmallow clouds floating through the backdrop of the blue blue skies

150.  lower humidity levels!

Hydrangea love

141.  pink, purple and blue hues of hydrangeas

142.  Lord, Need You - singing it over and over again

143.  a husband's love

144.  an afternoon nap for Gracie

145.  Sam's humor!

a little absent but still thankful

136.  kids that love to drink milk and water

137.  a pesky front tooth finally pulled out

138.  an evening by the river 

139.  the ability to run 7 miles after a long break

140.  a grandmother that is always willing to help