A few things that brought me joy today.

I'm going to jump on the thanksgiving bandwagon a week early. These things made me thankful today...

1. Sleeping in. True that only meant 9 am. Still. :)

2. After teaching my little class having two of my kids chase me down as I ran out the door to give me a hug and say goodbye. This wouldn't mean so much except that they are two of the biggest punks in my class.

3. Closed doors and the assurance that I never have to return to them if God doesn't change something drastically.

4. That my day started at midnight with a dear friend coming over upset. It sounds weird, but I love my life still leaves the option for things like that.

5. The twenty minute dance party that just happened in my kitchen with my roomates. We all broke a sweat. Enough said.

6. The fact that those lovely roomies are still downstairs laughing hysterically and singing Veggie Tales.

7. The thought that the wisest man in history, other than Jesus, still found that wisdom wasn't enough and our only hope in the world in depedance on God. That gives me hope and fear.

8. Feeling alive. The chapped face because you've been crying and running and falling face forward in the cold wind. Literally and figuratively.

9. Feeling like God loves you enough to test you and discipline you. And knowing it won't last forever.

10. And lastly...an email from Marcus. That was great.

:)