826. Being part of a baptism celebration
827. Conversations with former students who are now adults and hearing the ways they have matured
828. An invite to share fresh, out-of-the-oven, apple pie
829. A visit to Soap Lake after a five year absence
830. Discovering that there are certain common bonds (high school and faith) that will keep people friends forever, even if there is almost forty years between visits
831. Celebrating the life of a saint who has lived well and now sees Jesus face to face
833. Baby noises
834. A day off in the middle of the week
835. Thought provoking conversations with friends
836. Colby's safety
837. An amazing meal with our small group
838. Finding Stroopwaffels in Spokane
839. Safety in the midst of a violent storm
834. Our basement
835. Subtle, and not so subtle, reminders that we are not in control and our stuff is only stuff!
836. Adapting to inconveniences and being reminded that they are only inconveniences
837. Homeowner's insurance
838. Electricity
839. Heat
840. Food deliveries from friends
841. Students who step up their good behavior for a sub, when I need to be gone at an inconvenient time
842. A cleaning crew of friends willing to come on short notice
843. The thoughts and prayers, and offers of help from countless friends, neighbors and family
844. Great conversations with students and parents during student led conferences
845. Conversations with colleagues I seldom get to talk to
846. Compliments from parents
847. Being able to stay in our house despite the storm damage
848. A Thanksgiving dinner invite
849. A lazy day at home on Black Friday
850. My wife's patience with my sluggishness
856. My wife's diligence in caring for our home in the midst of unsettledness
857. My wife's love and compassion for a friend and fussy baby
858. Getting back to small group, even though it was really small
859. Students who respond positively to some tough love and encouragement after parent conferences
860. Getting letters from the girls we sponsor at Niños de Mexico
861. Gray areas that force me to think about what is most important
862. My daughter wanting Sandy and me to meet a boy before she will go on a first date with him
863. Calli's adjusted GPA of 3.93
864. Difficult conversations
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