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February 25, 2008
Things I Love
Ok, Amy, it only took me a week (or 2?), but here it is, my list. Peter is cooking up a things he hates list to follow soon. Are you surprised? :) Such a non-conformist.
Anyway, these are in no particular order, and like Amy, there may be more to come. I don't want to leave anything out, you know, and I've just sort of brainstormed it :).
1. Family, of course. Peter is such a gift and totally spoils and loves me. Natalie is more fun and amazing than I ever thought she would be and brings me closer to Jesus. I was so blessed to have the family of origin I did, and any time with them is wonderful--a slice of heaven on earth. And then there's family by marriage, which I totally got lucky with, and "surrogate" family of friends, and of course, all my family in the Lord. All things I love.
2. Watching Natalie sleep. I'm filled with warm fuzzies that sometimes overflow as tears as I imagine how she will look someday and what she will do and try to savor every moment and forgive her instantly for the brat she was earlier. :)
3. Being outside surrounded by beauty...oh I could give so many examples of my favorite spots but it would just be too verbose. But nothing makes me feel closer to God and more at peace.
4. Ok, this sounds weird, but I'm very olfactory--how I (or anyone) smells after they've been outside. My skin, my hair, so fresh, like sunshine, like laundry right off the line--can't describe it, just love it!
5. Creating beauty whether it's crocheting, sewing, crafting, decorating my house, or creating a new garden spot--it's part of God's image in me and totally fulfills and thrills. I sit back when it's done and feel a little piece of what God felt creating the world--"It is good."
6. A good book that you can't put down even when it's midnight and you have to get up early but the characters are so inspiring and you feel like you know them.
7. Any music (especially without words) that is so good it takes my breath away, gives me chills, makes me cry, fills me with joy and contentment so much I can hardly stand it, in general gives a brief glimpse of heaven.
8. Good deals!!!
9. Peter's all-out laugh
10. Natalie's all-out laugh
11. ORGANIZING!! Oh my word, finding new and fun ways to do this and throwing out stuff is so fun! The thrill this activity gives me is rather pathetic and sad. :)
12. Seeing someone grow emotionally and spiritually, be set free from bondage or heal from a painful past in a way that gives glory to God. Being part of that, especially with women, is amazing.
13. On the same lines, movies with redemptive themes....Gladiator, Cinderella Man, Sea Biscuit...
14. How I feel after I exercise...the little snap, crackles and pops in my muscles, tired but in a cozy, satisfying way...
Ok, that's all for now, but I'm sure I'll think of more. Stay-tuned for "Things Peter Hates."
Posted by Shannon at February 25, 2008 01:28 PM
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Hehe, you and Peter-- balancing each other out all the time. :)
I love you, Shannie!
Posted by: Katie at February 26, 2008 01:28 AM