Sunday, March 30, 2014

Blessings #309 to 332

309.  Watching Calli mature and grow in confidence in diverse ways
310.  An encouraging result for Calli at DECA state competition
311.  Fellow Elders who tolerate my rants
312.  A new computer at work after an 8-month wait
313.  Waves and “hello’s” shouted from cars as I monitor the crosswalks after school
314.  Healing
315.  The ability to still play basketball, albeit much slower and in much shorter spurts than I used to
316.  Being able to interact with my students through sports and just have fun with them outside of the classroom
317.  Shared commiseration - it is better than feeling alone in your frustrations 
318.  The winter thaw and signs of spring
319.  Reading a scripture passage for the umpteenth time and still finding fresh meaning and application
320.  Hearing others’ insight on scripture that bring out meaning I didn’t see on my own
321.  Encouragement in the desert
322.  A wife who understands me, loves me anyway
323.  Hearing a song that expresses what I am feeling in a way that I never could
324.  A dog that whose excitement is off the charts when family gets home
325.  A letter from Ninos de Mexico letting us know that the child we have supported for 10 years is now moving out on her own!
326.  The opportunity to begin supporting another child (or more) at Ninos de Mexico
327.  The anticipation of the much needed Spring Break
328.  Planning with my brothers
329.  A generous brother-in-law willing to do us a great favor even in the midst of his crazy, busiest time of year
330.  A larger than expected grant award for the annual 8th Grade Seattle Trip
331.  A free day to wander and explore

332.  A visit from an adopted son

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