- A long overdue meal with Hannah and catching up on the last year
- Once again being the last one to say goodbye to Lisa at the airport
- Scott’s faithful friendship to Lisa
- Ruben’s wise advice and willingness to listen
- Waking up to a video of my sweet nieces giggling
- Talking to Roguy for a brief few minutes
- Coming home to find this note on my door
- Two victories in one night and seeing even more healing and growth
- The opportunity to share with the Deck and Engineering department during their weekly devotion time
- Saturday morning workout with the girls
- Really good AC in my room after workouts
- Coffee and advice with Peter Koontz
- Dress up dinner with Brenda
- Getting to see the hospital rhythms on night shift and prayer time with Amy on D Ward
- Running by Katie’s day crew in the mornings and them cheering us on
- The housekeepers on the ship who clean up after us and keep hand rails sanitized all without a lot of recognition or thanks
- Baking treats for Armelle’s baby shower
- Doorway prayers
- Incredible and unpredictable weather
- Silent breakfasts with Ally
- And people who understand I am just not a morning person and don’t take it personal that all I do is mumble
- Laundry room conversations
- Catching a glimpse of a lovely “after” moment from my office window
- Random ice cream adventure with Katie
- How one man continues to remind us what boundless miracles are possible when this community unites around one common hope and prayer … If only we could live this way everyday
KJ – I always really enjoy reading your “Endless Gifts” posts! You are a special person, and we miss seeing you and others from the ship…