#815 - #839
homemade birthday cake
child-decorations
Swedish meatballs with a Swedish aunt
heirloom candle holders- reminders of a loved one
reflections of the year-s wisdom learned

comfortable conversations
opening my home to surprise guests
seeing my children being loved
traditions
number candles

doll friends at family party

library visits

sweet librarians

long grocery visit, no upsets

book on tape

escape to the Word when too busy

a new women's bible study

insightful remarks from an 8-yr-old

emptying myself of all of me

(so I can be ME)

being able to be hospitable when the house is MESSY

being freed from intoxication to material

dusting of snow

wisdom given

fresh fruit in lemon sauce