#17

1. sunshine

2. a warm weather-bound trip with my girls...9 weeks!

3. 9 weeks to reach my goal weight

4. a night off work

5. juicy oranges

#16

1. sleeping in my own bed

2. feeling rested and ready for the day

3. anticipation of being with Ben this weekend

4. a new month

5. a job...choosing to be thankful for it right now:)

#15

1. a wonderful week in Africa

2. understanding a little more the depth of the love of God

3. safety in traveling around the world

4. connecting with the children at Lifesong

5. experiencing the African culture

#14...couldn't stop at 5 tonight

1. Nathaniel Rateliff & the Wheel

2. an endless world of music at my fingertips...so much good stuff!!

3. 32 hour work weeks!!!

4. Sunday eve dinner with my fam:)

5. beards....especially on my love:)

6. my church family

7. the word and its desires pass away...but the man who does the will of God lives forever. Thank you!!

#13

1. a fresh start...starting now!

2. making brownies...and giving them away

3. 40 degree weather...after weeks off frigid cold!

4. the promise of tomorrow...or Jesus' return

5. Ben Bucher's heart of kindness...love it!

#12

1. sweetness of a new baby

2. sweet memories of my grandparents

3. impending adventure of Zambia in one week

4. grace that is not dependent on me

5. a great schedule at work for the next 6 weeks!!

#11

1. Another year done...a new year begins!

2. Close girl friends

3. Truth that counters fear

4. 8 nights off work

5. Hanging out with my immediate family