simply abiding: blessings

Time at home has been such a blessing. While I've been feeling the occasional random bouts of longing for friends and scenery in Fort Collins, I have immensely enjoyed living with my family again, seeing old friends, and getting more time alone with God.

A list of blessings from the past several days:

1. Rekindling an old friendship at Mimi's Cafe while scarfing down a [free] breakfast.
2. A date with my wise dad at Chick-fil-a.
3. Warm summer evenings spent watching American Idol and eating ice cream with the family.
4. Witnessing 1,000+ Air Force Academy cadets graduate, hearing the President speak, and watching the Thunderbirds.
5. Watching summer sunsets in the still but majestic presence of the Creator.
6. A picnic breakfast with a good friend and being asked to stand by her side on her wedding day.
7. Catching up with my mom while eating mediterranean food at Garbanzo.
8. Panera date with a good friend and familiar Fort Collins face -- so good for my uprooted soul.
9. Singing along to a childhood movie, Quest for Camelot, with the family.
10. Playing guitar and singing with my younger brother -- sweet harmonies.
11. Witnessing a good friend marry her beloved and celebrating with college friends.
12. Celebrating another friend's new marriage with old high school friends the same day.
13. Remembering the effect Scripture memory has on my perception of who God is, especially in regard to my circumstances.
14. Getting loud and crazy over games with the family and family friends.
15. College memories rushing in, but not a feeling of remorse or discontentment -- simply gratitude and joy.