thankful six

I need to do one of these today...today I am thankful for:

#120 - 147

jump ropes

mums (flowers, not matriarchal figures)

playing wiffle ball

an unexpected few minutes with jeanne...she is always a delight.

having close friends who are good at finding the good

movie adaptations of my favorite stories (especially when they do them justice!)

fireflies

freshly bloomed honeysuckle

riding with the windows rolled down

productivity

helping create and implement something new

playing piano

waking up to my cuddly, purry cat

enjoying a quiet morning with said cat

a devotional that hits me in exactly the right spot at exactly the right time

the season of Good Friday and Resurrection Day

a Sacrifice that really does cover all my sins - past, present and future

learning what victory really looks like

a complete foot-washing

knowing I will never again be unclean

a secure future

unconditional Love

knowing what being healed feels like

wine and bread

restored relationships

reflecting on how far I've come

reflecting on how much He has done

knowing that there are more good things ahead...

thankful six: songs.

#86-119: I am always thankful for music, and tonight I want to share some of the songs I'm particularly grateful for. I am leaving out MANY songs for the sake of time and space, but here are a few to whet your appetite and get you thinking about the songs you love:

The Long Defeat

Sara Groves

Ribbon in the Sky

Stevie Wonder

Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes

Paul Simon

Something So Right

Paul Simon

Romance Larghetto

Frederic Chopin

Put a Penny in the Slot

Fionn Regan

Dry Cleaner from Des Moines

Joni Mitchell

Beautiful

Kari Jobe

Made Me Glad

Miriam Webster

Do I Do

Stevie Wonder

Tidal

Imogen Heap

Night and Day

Frank Sinatra

Only Hope

Switchfoot

I Fall For You

Fleming & John

Christmas Worship Medley

Israel Houghton and New Breed

You'll Come

Brooke Fraser

Enough

Chris Tomlin

Champagne High

Sister Hazel

Us

Regina Spektor

Waltzing Past the Grave

Jay Clifford

Dim and the Dark

Jump

The Story

Brandi Carlile

Downpour

Brandi Carlile

Dreams

Brandi Carlile

Shadow on the Wall

Brandi Carlile

Keep it Loose, Keep it Tight

Amos Lee

Maybe

Alison Krauss and Union Station

Tightrope

Janelle Monae

One Thing

Hillsong

Rescue is Coming

David Crowder Band

On the Road to Beautiful

Charlie Hall

Like a Lake

Sara Groves

Stockholm Syndrome

Muse

You are God

Gil Gatch

thoughts on worship - a video blog.

Here's my first video blog...thanks for watching!

thankful five.

# 70 - 85

a hawk sighting in suburbia

watching my cat try to figure out how to capture a ceiling pull chain

feeling holy passion rise up on the inside of me

Elvis the dog spinning in excitement

a special date to look forward to with my love

speaking just the right words and knowing that God has given me those words

new music to think to

watching weird and creepy children's movies from the 80s-90s

my team of beloveds

taco night

seeing God show up in the "nick of time"

singing with a hero

connecting people

having an unspoken (and forgotten) dream of my heart remembered by God

hazelnut decaf coffee

a picture that expresses my sense of humor

an unexpected gift!

I have much to be thankful for... In addition to continuing my list today, I have to tell a story.

Last First Wednesday, the worship team gathered in the kitchen for our usual pre-service tech meeting. I noticed that several members who were not scheduled that night had joined us. I thought they were just there to hang out, which was exciting enough for me, but it turns out they were there to see the look on my face when they surprised me with a huge bouquet of flowers, jewelry, a gift certificate, and a card of appreciation...just because. They were all so excited just to bless me.

These people give so much every week and they do it cheerfully - every last one of them - and they wanted to appreciate me?? I am overwhelmed. I love them like my own family - my children - and now, every time I look at this trinket, I am reminded of them all...and my heart is full.



To all of you on the Seacoast Summerville Worship Team (and your spouses): thank you. I love you more than I can say!