A few happy [yesterday] things

2 Corinthians 4:16-17

In light of trying to climb out of a semi deep-ish hole of fear, funk, anger and just generally a lot of yucky emotions, I am choosing to make a little list of things that lighten my heavy heart.

[1]

It's Friday. Need I say more?
[2]

Being able to listen to and be there for my husband in his time of need.

Makes me feel like I'm taking a step toward the wife I want to be.
[3]

I hear that pumpkin spice everything is back at Starbucks.

I know where I'm going this weekend.
[4]

Email.
I never wanted a smartphone, but since August 7th, I'm continually more and more grateful for the ability to so easily receive and respond to emails from Thailand every day...

I miss my best friend.
[5]

Realizing that today is the 7th of September

and Leneigh has been there for an entire month already...

Finding hope in the thought of "one month down..."
[6]

The way God pricks my hardened heart every so often,

saying "It's okay to hurt. I am giving you joy when you

least expect it, but need it most."
[7]

My growing and changing body.

Knowing that I am sustaining a life in there...

and through that knowledge, reassuring my heart that soon,

oh, soon, I will begin to actually feel like a Mama.
[8]

New music and new playlists.
[9]

This blog.

When I actually find the time and courage to write something,

I always feel thankful and refreshed afterwards.

Lamentations 3:53-58

[Sent to me late last night from my sweet friend... Thank you, Kayce...]

"They tried to end my life in a pit and threw stones at me; the waters closed over my head, and I thought I was about to perish. I called on Your name, Lord, from the depths of the pit.

You heard my plea: "Do not close Your ears to my cry for relief!"
You came near when I called You, and You said "Do not fear."

You, Lord, took up my case; You redeemed my life."

Hallelujah.