Blessings #643 to 673

643. Our home as a place of refuge for friends
644. The ability to make the occasional home repair despite my limited "handyman" abilities
645. A "random" contact for Colby with Partners International 
646. Emily and Kellie sitting with my mom on Sunday
647. Dumplings at Linda's
648. A two-hour messaging conversation with Marinus, a distant cousin in Amsterdam that I have never met, yet he and his wife are willing to welcome Colby and I like family!
649. Being listened to at work
650. The rare compliment from a student
651. The rare compliment from my boss
652. The rare compliment from a parent
653. Pi Day celebration with my Algebra students and an over-abundance of pie!
654. A good substitute teacher
655. A small group that paints together
656. The chance for Calli to find her way through adversity
657. A coach who cares about my daughter
658. The chance to surprise Colby and his friends with a good dinner
659. Counting Blessings
660. Corrie and Romina's love for Niños de Mexico
661. Biscuits & Gravy for breakfast
662. Seeing my wife's talents as a teacher re-emerge
663. A student in the grocery store running to give Sandy a hug
664. Being able to advocate for a troubled student, and having it pay off (x 2!)
665. Being hit from multiple sides with the same message - trust God 
666. A dinner invite in the midst of busyness
667. Breakfast for lunch at work, served by the office staff
668. Meaningful conversations with colleagues - shared commiseration
669. A request by a future educator, to spend time in my class
670. A request (already) by a parent and student to have me as a teacher next year
671. Leadership emerging in Calli
672. Questions of concern - listening with understanding - thanks Nate, thanks Steve
673. Having my discipline style at school described with the words "grace" and "compassion" (I don't always feel it, but it is nice that others see it!)