Blessings #701 to #735

701. Another successful 8th Grade Seattle Trip
702. An awesome bus driver willing to build robots with our 8th graders
703. Grateful students and parents
704. A horse ride with Calli
705. An invitation to a Masters Degree celebration by a former 8th Grade student - thanks Trinity for making my day!

706. Packing food with 8th Graders and Generation Alive - being pleasantly surprised by students that rise to the occasion
707. Seeing the fruits of determination and perseverance (and toughness) in Calli
708. Learning to deal with disappointment by trying to learn contentment in all things
709. Having tools that others want to borrow
710. A visit from the in-laws
711. Watching Calli and other favorite former students compete at the state track meet
712. Much needed help and reassurance getting Colby's paperwork done for school in Maastricht
713. The many errands Sandy does on my behalf
714. A beautiful day for a golf tournament, good company and the help of many
715. A great conversation with a parent (outside of school) about church and faith
716. A weekend with the O'Hanahans
717. A "Gooey" for dessert
718. A note of encouragement from a student, thankful for my teaching and my example - thank you Caylee!
719. A note of encouragement from a departing colleague who has held. Me in high esteem - thank you Carolyn!
720. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner outside on the deck!
721. A movie night with Colby, Greg, Nate & Claire
722. Breakfast with Bob
723. A plane ticket to Washington D.C., a plane ticket to Reykjavik, a plane ticket to London, a plane ticket to Caen, a train ticket to Amsterdam and a plane ticket home! This trip is really going to happen!
724. A tourist day in Seattle with the family and Grandma
725. Geocaching with Colby and Aunt Sandy
726. Mariners vs. Giants... A divided family that still has fun in the midst of competition!
727. A semi-clean garage (progress!)
728. The time to help with a simple job at church and talk to Lance
729. A full schedule with church family - what an awesome family to be a part of
730. Sponsored Niños de Mexico children being taken in by their grandparents - happy/sad and hopeful that they will loved and still know the love of Christ
731. New children to sponsor at Niños de Mexico!
732. A new air-conditioner
733. Morning coffee, scones and scripture with Jared & Micah
734. Barbecued pizza 
735. Reminders that our battle is not against flesh and blood, no matter how much we might disagree with others!

Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Clothe yourselves with the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens. (Ephesians 6:10-12 NET)