1. sunlight
2. God’s grace
3. little boys
4. snuggly babies
5. a freshly mowed lawn
6. my husband
7. the joy of music
8. starting a new book
9. rereading a good book
10. long slow rain
11. dishes finished
12. my friend Jill
14. my study group
16. cooler fall weather
18. the Word
19. sweet corn
20. my church
21. the first day of school
22. the last day of school
23. cell phones
24. a comfy chair
25. Turley’s in Boulder
26. my friend Lisa
27. my friend Karen
28. my friend Charlotte
29. new-born baby smell
30. cell-phones
31. email
32. visiting with my Aunt Elaine
33. grapes
34. granny smith apples
35. the road trip to Minnesota with my mom
36. singing
37. the joy of ringing handbells
38. blog technology
39. deep prayers
40. the ladies’ beach trip each year
41. Bible study and insight from the Holy Spirit
42. quiet mornings
43. crazy busy fun days with family and friends
44. quiet afternoons catching up with a loved one
45. the wind at the beach
46. computers (some days)
47. laughing with Krista, Karin, and Dot
48. the friendship I have with Dot
49. swinging on the porch
50. blogs like A Holy Experience
51. cool fall nights
52. lunch with Audrey
53. fresh laundry
54. Prairie Passages
55. traditional hymns
56. praise songs
57. Mitford
58. God’s faithfulness!
59. my health and all my senses
60. living in the US
61. my house (with garage and pool table)
62. working with others to make a difference
62. laughter with friends and family
63. a mom who calls me frequently and wants to tell me about her day
64. a dad who loved me, lots!
65. my husband is healthy
66. my wonderful friends who love me so well
67. my nephews’ quirky sense of humor
68. the B&B in my home town
69. having my car paid off
70. flowers
71. Facebook fun
72. Audrey’s visit and flowers after my dad died
73. seeing Leigh at the visitation
74. Charlotte’s phone call just to see how I was
75. all the sympathy cards I received when Dad died
76. Excel
78. UPS
79. trash collection
80. hearing aids
77. slippers
78. leg warmers
79. long-johns
80. pumpkin pie
81. covered-dish dinners
82. leftover-ham sandwiches
83. Christmas lights
84. Indian Trail Christmas production
85. a Savior
86. my growth
87. Lysa TerKeurst and
89. George Friederic Handel
90. french fries
91. Sunday School preparation
92. Scripture memorization
93. school is over!
94. highways
95. back roads
96. GPS systems
97. answer keys
98. spending the entire day with my friend Charlotte
99. Casson, Sydney, Luke, Rachel, and Sterling
100. The blessings in Charlotte’s life
101. my rotator cuff injury is healed
102. I see some flexibility in my yoga practice
103. Luminarias in my neighborhood on Christmas Eve
104. our ladder tree
105. the highway system
106. Friends who will call me on my attitude when necessary
107. electricity
108. warm blankets
109. UPS boxes so the computers don’t die when the power goes out
110. flash lights
111. fresh snow
112. the neat glow of a snowy night
113. the brightness of a snow covered day
114. a husband who is glad to see me every single day!
115. bright sunny days
116. fresh grapefruit juice
117. visiting with old friends
118. faithful friends
119. watching God’s work in others
120. singing praise songs
121. internet access all over
122. home-cooked meals
123. birds singing
124. allergy medicine
125. safe travels
126. free public libraries
127. God’s patience and faithfulness
128. watching a swallow-tailed kite fly
129. Bob and Dail and their ministry
130. Aunt Jessie and Uncle George
131. the GPS (again!)
132. the smell of the beach
133. rain
134. an end to our drought
135. running shoes
136. bandaids
137. cherries
138. having my nephew live with us for 1.5 years
139. watching Connor play soccer
140. watching Connor grow up
141. good steaks at Rick’s house
142. free blog themes
143. completing my MBA and getting hooded at graduation
144. a mom who is proud of me
145. an amazing husband
146. a safe neighborhood to jog in
147. bicycle trainers (so I can bike at home)
148. the business park (so I can bike on the road)
149. friends who look out for me
150. a great birthday party with good friends
151. DA Carson
152. SparkPeople
153. good highways between home and Raleigh
154. C&D growing into fine men
155. J, J, and J in Raleigh – time to visit and the fun to be had with them
156. Alison
157. Christine/Sarah – yoga and her shiny new car!
158. our house
159. my job
160. Pastor David
161. Mary Margaret
162. Edie – good talks, games, puzzles, and movies
163. the Circle of Grace – I have loved the time spent with these women this year
164. Friendship Circle – the years of love and support we share have been wonderful
165. My new Christmas wreath!
166. The annual beach retreat (can’t get enough of this wonderful time)
167. Tempur Pedic mattress and pillows!
168. Dot and Larry – all the music they bring into our lives
169. Handbell quartet – Dot, Krista, Karin, Cathie – so much fun
170. Pastor Lee
171. Jeremiah Burroughs and The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment
172. the ocean – sound, smell, feel
173. My new blanket from Chris and Connie
174. Chris and Connie and their friendship
175. Nate living with us and his hugs
176. Beth and Bill and their love and support
177. Sweet Nala who won’t be a puppy much longer
178. Spencer, Ryleigh, Delaney, and Larson
179. Doctors and surgeons
180. Nurses
181. Nurse Mary – saved my life twice
182. Dr. Berger – still my favorite
183. CaringBridge.com
184. Short term disability
185. Long term disability
186. Good health insurance
187. God’s faithfulness
188. Potted meat (I love you Dad)
189. Nurse Becky – came to the Cantata
190. The Tour de France – it’s fun!
191. Cheese straws – especially Aunt Elaine’s
192. Weekends with Don and Elaine
193. My sister Nan
194. Riker
195. Sarah’s wonderful marriage to Ed
196. Sarah’s baby due Jan 2016!!
197. Intern Jim
198. Jim and Madeleine
199. Pam and Beard’s friendship
200. pain medication
201. research for other solutions
202. the movie Galaxy Quest
203. the movie The Replacements
204. the movie A Long Kiss Goodnight
205. the Tuesday morning Bible Study ladies
206. sweet BlueTooth
207. the books Divine Hours
208. the book Voices From the Past
209. the book of Job
210. battery chargers
211. TPN / IV nutrition
212. fluids by IV
213. good strong marriages
214. helpful insurance agents
215. the trip to Hawaii with Val
216. Ligonier Ministries
217. books by John Ringo
218. books by Lee Child
219. books by Stephen Hunter
220. books by Tom Kratman
221. books by Guy Gavriel Kay
222. books by Jerry Bridges
223. books by RC Sproul Jr
224. the bridge Anthony built
225. fall leaves
226. sushi
227. lamb korma (Indian food) and naan
228. the bed Don and Elaine loaned me
229. towels toasty from the dryer
230. cataract surgery – I can see!!!
231. no nausea
232. foot massages
233. ice chips
234. the nurse call button
235. the Mission Impossible movies
236. meditation on God’s word
237. Psalm 27
238. Psalm 23
239. Joni
240. hand warmers
