– That love ~ truly ~ covers a multitude of sin.
– Lunch with mom yesterday, and her reserving the San Marcos property for Thanksgiving. Praying it\’s a great get-away for our big family.
– Watching Corbin laugh hard at Bran’s antics – makes me so happy, and makes Bran feel very loved.
– Katie Kittenheart. One of my heroes. Even better after all of these years reading again with my girls.
– Essie making finger shadows on the pages as I\’m trying to read. As Daboo says, Essie is \”too full of fun.\”
– Weekend with the Stoevers – so grateful for these family friends! Bran finally getting to meet Cade; Taylor looking at TCU for next year; Essie & Cody two peas in a pod; Essie\’s response in seeing Taylor (jumping in her arms!); Nick, Katie & YL leaders here for fajita dinner dinner after game; dar-ling Colt (with Essie\’s drums).
– TCU\’s first game. Corbin and I didn\’t go, but all the kids got invites from friends.
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| Thank you, Rooneys, for thinking of our girls – what fun! |
– John\’s bright yellow gerber daisies and thank you note. Not necessary at all, but so thoughtful.
– Basden almost eleven. Despite the evidence that she\’s maturing and growing up, she is still very much our little girl.
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| Motivating TCU leaders as they start off a new year |
– Money in our bank account for Target, Academy and Costco as school starts. Thank goodness.
– A garage I can park my car in.
– When Essie forgot to wear shoes to church (!), Corbin simply carried her. This is one of my favorite parts of our week – embracing bare feet at church.
– Bran’s upbeat spirit. I think going back to school, seeing friends, and having structure is so good for him.
– The way the boys have been interacting – as real friends. Last night Bran came out, put his arm around Hud, and they walked off by the pool talking about something. Hud is growing up, and Bran recognizes it.
– The way Hud’s mind thinks ~ Looking up science YouTube projects; figuring out our new watches; getting out all the tools to put up pool house curtains.
– An official end to our Reds summer ~ Coach Bescher was pretty moved with his gift from the families. And grateful to Blake Brockermeyer for vision and follow through.
– Both Bran and Hud waking early for football without complaining. Yikes.
– Mama and Papa\’s new cabin – major progress! Counting the days til Christmas in Angel Fire…
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| A preview of many times to come |
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles… 1 Chronicles 16:11-12