Multitudes (199- 238)

I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.  G.K. Chesterton

199.  friends who share lettuce

200.  chairs side by side, cheers that make no sense

201.  hustle

202.  little boys playing ball
203.  sisters cheering for their brother
204.  confession
205.  forgiveness
206.  reconciliation
207.  silly text messages
208.  cooking together
209.  106 pitches and a home run
210.  "We have an offer."
211.  Rejoicing with those that rejoice, and
212.  weeping with those that weep.
213.  fresh paint

214.  everything ahead on graduation day

215.  the choir singing Fairest Lord Jesus

216.  knowing these young men and ladies

217.  getting to the ball first

218.  playing hard

219.  the vivid greens of spring

220.  $1 large unsweet ice tea

221.  dinner with friends

222.  kids who love to have their picture taken

223.  Pinky swinging, "more!  more!"

224.  the magic of helium balloons
225.  birthday cake and ice cream
226.  celebrations!
227.  being welcomed
228.  vision for the future becoming more clear

229.  "I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Let's pray..." and the sleeping baby barely stirs

230.  spring rain

231.  knowing where everything in the kitchen should be

232.  "let me tell you about my day..."

233.  "Good gravy!"

234.  sunset after the thunderstorm, wisps of pink and orange and lavender clouds streak across the sky

235.  "They are always welcome with us."

236.  when they notice you are not there, and call, and leave a message, and text

237.  a husband that can fix it, no matter what it is

238.  at all times pray, and do not lose heart...  Luke 18:1

(photo credit- me, but for the record, not one of those kids are mine!)