Day Six

~ progression of little man's skills

~ sunlight that makes the snow sparkle

~ a good cleansing cry

~ rest

~ mercy


But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 

~ I Peter 2:9-10

Day Five

~ a friend just checking in to see if I needed anything

~ leftovers and soda

~ little birds flittering off and on the bare branches of the tree outside my window

~ my eldest who likes to "fill in" for me when I am not feeling well

~ security


"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. I and the Father are one." 
~ John 10:27-30

Day Four

~ an extra  hour of sleep

~ greeted by the Lord's warm smile through a gorgeous sunrise

~ the opportunity to grow in fellowship with other believers

~ the sensitivity of my son

~ Truth that shines through the darkness


"So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, 'If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.'" 
 ~John 8:31-32

Day Three

~ friendship that is there no matter what, through thick and thin

~ regrets that turned into the best thing

~ the imagination and passion of my four year old

~ soulful music that moves me

~ mercies that are new every morning... every moment... every second


But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. "The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in him." The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. 
~ Lamentations 3:21-25

Day Two

~ flannel sheets fresh from the laundry, the right weight of blankets, fluffy down comforter, pillows to rest my head

~ warm, flavorful soup to soothe the throat and nourish the body

~ first star out tonight settling in next to barely a sliver of moon as they nestle into the orange-pink horizon

~ a little shadow that doesn't want to ever leave my side

~ shelter

"From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for You have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. Let me dwell in Your tent forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of Your wings! Selah"

~Psalm 61:2-4

Day One

~ those who challenge me to become a better person whether by positive or negative means

~ opportunities to refresh, recharge, rejuvenate even those given at inopportune times

~ baby breath

~ huge, fluffy snowflakes swirling down from the sky

~ desperately needed wisdom from above


"But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace." 
 ~ James 3:17-18