615. Having the words flow easily when teaching
616. Engaged listeners when I am teaching
617. Sandy passing the NES with flying colors
618. Being considered worthy of being a pastor (is it too late to change careers?)
619. Dinner with Greg and Jenna
620. My wife putting hands and feet to the things we talk about so often with our faith and helping show me the way
621. Encouragement for the elders from the congregation
622. Thoughtful questions
623. A generous church family at Trivia Night
624. Being old but still being part of the lives of younger adults (however small that role might be) - it helps me feel younger, yet wiser, than I really am
625. A teenage daughter who has proven herself to be responsible enough that I don't worry about leaving her by herself for a weekend
626. Planning a crazy, once-in-a-lifetime trip with Colby
627. Seeing/hearing my kids thinking for themselves - processing information that they take in, intelligently and thoughtfully.
628. Calli's thoughtfulness, compassion and loyalty
629. Long drives with Sandy
630. An unexpected visit with John and Chelsey
631. A long weekend on the Oregon Coast with friends who are like family
632. Honest conversations about hopes and fears and dreams
633. Standing in the middle of amazing creations of God
634. The sun setting on the ocean
635. Losing myself hunting for treasures on the beach
636. Discovering a wonderful Mexican bakery in Lincoln City
637. Protection in the midst of a careless lapse of caution in my driving
638. Coming home to an immaculately clean house, thanks to the hard work of Calli
639. My mom's sharing video
640. A colleague to help with some teaching in my class
641. Reading numerous blogs and articles that show me that my struggles with the education system are not unique - that it isn't just my own personal flaw
642. Being home - no matter how good the vacation is, it is always good to be home again!
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