The Gift List: Memories and Moments
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I adore this photo of my father and my oldest from eight years ago. It sums up their relationship perfectly: mutual love. My father's greatest pride was being a grandfather. The other day I was a little down because I realized my oldest is the only one who really has memories of him. But what great memories he has. Just glad my dad got the chance to relish being a grandfather. Some other things my heart is singing gratitude for:
91. Discovering video of my father with my oldest son
92. Watching the kids enjoy play time in the backyard after dinner
93. Dining al fresco
94. Saturday nights at Chick-fil.-A after church service
95. A message at church from a guest speaker that confirms what is already in my heart
96. My father's eclectic taste in music handed down to me
97. New music that I forgot I'd downloaded
98. And Jillian Edwards' album Daydream on repeat
99. Friends reaching across the miles for prayer
100. Morning hugs from my six year old
101. Connections I've made on social media that have turned into real life friends
102. A sister who makes childhood fun for my kiddos
103. Belly laughs with my mother over FaceTime
104. A promise of power for my faint moments
105. My babies growing big and tall and lean
106. Giggles and tickles and hugs amongst siblings
107. A hope that does not disappoint
108. Summer in Southern California
109. The steady hum of the dryer full of clean clothes
110. Sweet redemption