One Thousand Gifts #14

{354 through 369}

~retreating with the women at my church Women’s Retreat

~sharing my story with these women and keeping composed while doing so

~same women, whom I am joined to by His body.  Their hearts open and beautiful–they hear, receive and hold my heart.

~my pastor’s wife. Her eyes & face–so pretty. Eyes flooding and full of compassion, care & concern.  In them, I see a pure love for me.

~waking to the scent of coffee & waffles made by loving hands

~Gina.  Her song and her guitar.

~late night word exchanges while lying under top bunks. Life’s hardships discussed and reflected upon.

~fresh fruit salad…its bright and brilliant colors and shapes.  God’s art.

~revelation of pride, selfishness, unbelief and worry–Yes, Lord.  I agree.  Please take it from me.

~church bells on a sunny Sunday

~being fully known and fully loved by God

~a hurting heart and hope. I know He will heal.

~green tea with hints of citrus

~physical fatigue and emotional pain forcing me to cancel plans and be still.

~a sound of a lawnmower, reminding me of spring growth and how far He has brought me.  Church bells mix with its sound, playing “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

~that I can place him & her & them & that & this –all safely in His hands.

~a new week, with nothing cancer related on my calender! (oh.. except to go get my port flushed…that is easy}

~a retreat walk, my camera captures cross kisses.