A roommate who gets up and out of bed to get me a spoon because I’m not feeling well
Ice cream outings and conversations about real life and disappointments
Knowing that God will redeem difficult situations when all I can do is listen
This incredible, edible and amazing Oreo made with Dianna, and this amazing friend who first had the idea and then without missing a beat says “Yes!” when I ask if she wants to build an Oreo tower. I like friends who do random silly fun things with me.
Staycation bliss… no alarm clocks, no emails, just lots of sleep and rest
Hugs, double hugs and even triple hugs from the Wall kids after playing with them
Baking in an empty crew galley
Stand up comedy binge on YouTube and teary, snorting laughs
And lunch and laughs with Shea
The little patient who walked right up to me, held her arms open and demanded I pick her up
Being the first in line for Thursday night sprinkles with ice cream!
Fishermen’s friend, vanilla honey and Valerian root so I could sleep through the night in spite of bad cold
Sneaky goat cheese with honey and Libertalia on the beach with a forever friend
The freedom for coffee chats and lunches out during my staycation and how life giving each one was
Dinner with the Cash’s and a dance/singing party in the car on the way home
Sneaky listening to kids talk together about what’s important to them, like unicorns in Heaven
Rainy coffee break with friends at Ocean’s 501 and an umbrella for my crepes
My girls who laugh with me and don’t judge as I stumble through a small season of remembering some of the more difficult sacrifices I’ve made in order to serve on Mercy Ships
A trip to the Lemur park and learning new things each time I go
Those moments where in spite of everything I feel 100% relaxed and at peace
A Beautiful Wander 
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