I have struggled with fear.  Unfortunately, I don’t think I’m alone.  However, my fear has lessened in the past several months and so I’ll share with you what God showed me and my hope is that you too (if you struggle with fear), will overcome it.

I had and at times still have, the tendancy to think about the “what if’s”.  What if this happens and then that happens.  What if someone does this and so the ones I love do such and such.  What if, what if, what if.  I’d create scenerios in my head of things that never had happened and I’d find myself fearing that my greatest fears would come to pass.  That’s not healthy!  I was afraid… I was filled with concern over an unwanted situation.  And in my case, an illegitimate concern.

Then, God revealed something to me through His Word, and my life has changed because of it.  Philippians 4:8 says, “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things.”  A well known verse, right?  Well, when I read it one day several months ago, the words “whatever is true” popped off the page and God showed me why I had such fear (concern) in my life.  I thought about the what if’s so much, things that were not true, and because of it I was afraid.  God tells us in His Word to think on truth but I was doing the opposite.  So, I began to look at the things in my life I had fear over and realized that much of my concern came soley because I wasn’t acknowledging the truth, but rather, wasting time on the what if’s.

Have you ever done this?

Instead of thinking, “what if this happens or what if that” we should be thinking on things that are true! The enemy loves to distract us and take our minds off of truth and try to focus them on things that will cause our heart to fear.  We can overcome this tactic of the enemy.  Do what the Word says and think on things that are true.

When I began to focus on truth rather than the what if’s, I entered into greater peace.

God wants you to rest in His love and in His truth.  So, stop thinking on things that cause you to fear and start thinking on the goodness and faithfulness of God.

Love in Jesus,

Kaitlyn

It’s amazing how much contentment I have in being a mother.  I go to sleep with my hand on my tummy, waiting to feel her move.  I wake up excited to feel her flip and kick.  I think about her all throughout the day… and my love for her continuously grows.

Joel prays the most precious prayers for her.  He prays she’ll be one who brings Heaven to earth, that she’ll know Jesus, even now while she’s in the womb, that she’ll love sleeping in her own room (ha), and that she’ll know the love of God.  He reads Proverbs to her at night… she will be a woman who walks in wisdom.

It’s important to speak life giving words over people.  The Bible says that the tongue has the power of life and death… proclaim the Word of God over your children and others in your life.  A counselor once gave me a “nugget” of wisdom.   He said that he prays for people he counsels to have a love for the truth.  I pray that often for people… Lord, give us a love for the truth!

I love leading worship while being pregnant.  Often times as I’m in worship, I’ll feel my baby girl move and I have that knowing that she too is worshipping… it’s amazing!

I feel like I have a better understanding of the love of God through being a mother.  The care and concern I have for her, the protection I feel over her, the thoughts I have towards her, how she’s always on my mind, how her every move catches my attention, my excitment and ancitipation to see who she will become, ect. God cares for us, thinks about us, protects us, is captivted by us, etc.  His love is far more powerful than a mother’s love for her child… and that’s an amazing thought.

I pray that you encounter the love of your Heavenly Father and know that He has been, He is and He will always be… a Father who loves you.

Kaitlyn

Sunday, December 13th we went to church together. After church I put on a dress and he was in his suit and we headed to Denver to go to The Nutcracker Ballet by the Colorado Ballet. While in his truck he gave me mittens and a hat from Urban Outfitters for later… two of my favorite colors to wear - purple and mustard!

We were doing good on time but then we had to wait in line for a parking ticket for what seemed like forever so we ended up running about five blocks… all the while I wore my red heels. Ha! The Nutcracker was delightful!

After that we walked to The Broker restaurant a few blocks over. It’s a cool restaurant which used to be a bank and we ate in the vault part of it… real cozy and had our own little booth. We had shrimp (which I enjoyed this time and haven’t had in years because the last time I ate it I didn’t realize you had to take the shell off and it was terrible… that was a good ten years ago I think). I enjoyed a salad, bread and for the main course - The Wellington… beef tips in a crispy pastry. Yum!

We had to be upstairs at 6pm. At 6pm a horse and buggy pulled up to greet us. We go tin it and started a joyous ride… I of course, got to use my mittens and hat at that point. The carriage ride ended in front of city and county buildings which were all lit up with Christmas lights! There was a nativity scene and in front of it there was a basket full of 24 white gerber daisies and a ribbon around it that said “for my love”. I didn’t see it so he pointed it out and said, “who could that be for?” That’s when I thought “could he really be proposing??”

Up to this point I was clueless!!!! I had convinced myself that he was gonna propose after Christmas! Ha!! He totally and completely surprised me!!!!!! Before I knew it he was down on one knee and said, “Kaitlyn I love you and I don’t ever want to live without you. Will you marry me???” I said, “Now?? Really?? YES!” Hooray!!! We then gave a smooch and guess what? It started to snow!!! I thought someone was throwing snow at us because of the timing and perfection of it! WOW!!!!

Soon after our kiss a limo pulled up and drove us back to my home where my mom and dad were waiting. In the limo Joel led us in communion and gave me a calendar and notepad to begin the planning… although I’ve been planning my wedding for years now as many of you know.

We talked with both my parents and his for a while and then went out and watched some of the meteor shower!! That was a kiss from heaven. We saw about 20 shooting stars in ten minutes!! I LOVE shooting stars!!!!

So, thank you all for reading and for your encouragement and prayers! I am truly happy and have no doubt in my mind that Joel and I were meant to be together, forever! God is always faithful… this I know!!!

My mom and I headed into town bright and early to meet up with my fiance’s mother (Sheri) and a friend of hers who helps with weddings (www.reale-events.com).  We walked into the home of Sheri’s friend and she asked, “what’s on your dream list honey?” She was asking me what it was that I needed in regards to decorations for my wedding.  I’m engaged by the way!  I proceeded to tell her what my needs were and to my extreme joy she had pretty much everything I needed!  What a blessing! 

After our time with Sheri and her friend, my mom and I headed to a wedding shop in Loveland (Wed Wisely) to get my dress altered.  A friend of ours owns the shop and it’s quite lovely.  We spent a good deal of time there talking with the owner/friend and oh how I loved putting my dress on for the 3rd time ever!  It’s so beautiful! 

We (my mom and I) then ate delicious gyros made from Tereza’s in downtown Loveland and my goodness they were good.  It was fun talking with the woman who worked there while our gyros were being made.  Such friendliness!

We then went to Hobby Lobby where we “bumped into” three different people we know.  One of them a very dear friend of ours who we ended up praying with in the store.  Hobby Lobby was having amazing sales and I could have spent the entire day in there!

I dropped my mom off at work, went to showtime video where the man behind the counter was talkative and telling me his highest recommendation of a movie which was nice.  Then I went to the Loveland Coffee Shop where the gal working was so very nice and talkative as well, asking me what my weekend plans were. 

I went to a couple of Antique shops after the coffee shop and found some wonderful gifts for my dear friend Hannah and then headed home where I got to spend the evening with my amazing fiance’ Joel!

I write all that because as I thought through the day and all the people I (and my mom) got to talk to throughout the day I realized how much I loved being able to communicate with people I didn’t even know!  It felt like a small town in the good ole’ days. 

There are so many opportunities to minister to people… to shine the light of Jesus and walk in love!  A smile or simple question can brighten someones day. 

So… I encourage you to smile and treat people as you want to be treated… with love and care.

Blessings!

So, for a quick update on my life here’s what’s going on and what’s been going on the past few months.  I’m busy, busy at work (church) planning for the Women’s Advance and beginning to get things in place for the Christmas weekend.  My younger sister Hannah is engaged and we are all very excited about it.  God has brought a young man (Joel) into my life who I’m now in a relationship with and I am extrememly blessed by him.  My family is doing good… busy as always.  My mom has been harvesting her garden and our home is filled with pumpkins, tomatoes, apples, peppers etc… The smell of fall is in the air and I’m loving it!  It’s Pumpkin Spice Latte season and that’s exciting! :)  I’ve joined a book club and our first read was Persuasion by Jane Austen.  I’m dancing again!  Along with pomegranate juice I now enjoy acai juice which is extremely good for you.  I’ve learned how beneficial  eating an avacado can be.  I’ve fallen more in love with Jesus!  I journied to France with my family early this summer and absolutely loved it!  I was a bridesmaid in my friend’s wedding in Florida along with my dearest friend, Chresa.  Jr high camp was AMAZING!  ETC….  I’m happy to be alive and praise God for His presence and blessings.  God is always faithful. 

Blessings!

A little one from an informal settlement in South Africa is being taken care of by another little one

All Smiles - We were ministering at a school in South Africa and the children at this school were so BRIGHT!

A Dream Come True!

The people of India are BEAUTIFUL! These littles ones were from a tsunami village.

Oh how I miss them!!!

On the Streets of India

I loved spending time with the children of India!A boy from a tsunami village in India

A boy from a tsunami village in India

Two very precious girls from an orphanage in Japan!

Can't get much cuter than this! A little one from Mexico!

They made me smile! Such sweeties!

A little one from Belize... so precious!

We had a blast playing with the children in Belize!

This little one captured my heart!

Flying out of Punta Gorda!

You Know You’re in South Africa When:

1. A fly lands on a child’s face and he or she doesn’t move

2. You have to stop your vehicle to let baboons cross the road

3. You drive on the left side of the road

4. There are ostrich farms in the middle of no where

5. Kids say, “shoot me” and it means “take my photo”

6. No homes have heat in them

7. When sinks have a faucet for hot water and one for cold water (makes washing your face kinda hard)

8. You can openly talk about Jesus in public schools

9. Eleven different languages are spoken in just one nation

10. 80% of the population are without jobs

11. A tooth brush, tooth paste and soap brigthens the day of someone living in an informal settlement

12. You eat cereal with hot milk

13. Children wear sandals in freezing weather

14. People are hungry for Jesus and open to hearing about Hm

15. You wake up to a sunrise so breath taking you can’t help but praise God

16. Power goes off and on in the hospitals

17. Elephant rides are available to the public

18. Lots of carbs are served with every meal

19. Children who lack in material possessions learn to have fun no matter what

20. The people have incredibly white teeth

You Know You’re in Inda When:

1. Cows are idolized and roam free in the streets

2. Curry is the main spice used

3. Every baby is absolutely beautiful

4. People go to the bathroom on the sidewalks

5. The women are dressed vibrantly and elegantly

6. Fruit stand are everywhere

7. Hindu temples are on every corner

8. There are forests of trash

9. You’re constantly dripping with sweat

10. Many people don’t wear shoes

11. There is bumper to bumper traffic and honking horns constantly

12. Any open area is claim for a hut

13. Wedding halls are everywhere and marriages are arranged

14. There is a cast system

15. A hole in the ground is considered a toilet

16. Rush hour seems to take place around 11:00 p.m.

17. Soda is given out as a gesture of kindness (and boy did we appreciate while we were there)

18. There are signs that read “do not spit here”

19. People want to be prayed for and long for hope and healing

20. Many false gods are worshipped

You Know You’re in Mexico When:

1.  You can’t flush the toilet paper

2.  Hundreds gather to watch the dramas even in scorching heat

3.  You could literally fry an egg on the cement

4.  Trash cans are rare to be seen and trash is everywhere

5.  People long for hope and are open to the Gospel

6.  You shouldn’t pet the dogs in case they have rabies

7.  Killing cock-roaches are commonly seen

8.  When most people in the detention centers are in there for trying to cross the border

9.  Houses are painted vibrant colors

10.  Broken glass doesn’t prevent kids from walking around bare-foot

11.  You could get attacked by fire ants… I’ll tell you from experience… its’ no fun

12.  Being on time isn’t so important

13.  It’s easy to tell people about Jesus

14.  Soccer is called football

You Know You’re in Japan When:

1. You eat with chopsticks

2. Hard boiled eggs are served every morning for breakfast

3. It’s very common to see people walking around with umbrellas to shade their fair skin from the sun

4. People bow as they say good morning

5. Raw eggs are poured over noodles

6. Some of the toilets are heated

7. The language is so fun to hear and to try to speak

 8. Ukata parties are held

9. Raw baby octopus is a common food at a sushi bar

10. You could get caught in a monsoon if you’re not careful

11. Children from an orphanage are willing to give you their toys just because they are precious like that

12. Traditional tea ceremonies still take place

13. You sleep on bamboo

14. Dancing grasps the attention of those around

15. People hold up the peace sign when you go to take their picture

You Know You’re in Belize When:

1. You hear howler monkeys at night
2. You can go iguana hunting and eat the iguanas for dinner
3. You must beware of snakes, scorpions and tarantulas
4. You get woken up by the crow of a rooster or the snort of a pig
5. Everywhere you go is super green and lush with many different kinds of trees
6. The dogs are pretty much skin and bones
7. The children are all adorable and have the most beautiful eye lashes
8. You can swim a mile into Blue Creek Cave
9. Most of the village men walk around with a machete
10. You can’t flush your toilet paper
11. The huts are made out of what is found in the jungle
12. People sleep in hammocks and are covered in mosquito nets
13. The stars that fill the sky at night is absolutely breath taking and causes you to recognize the reality of God
14. The people are extremely resourceful
15. You can visit organic chocolate farms… yum!

Life is way too short to get caught up in the stress of things and cause us to be so consumed by frustrating thoughts that we miss out on hearing God’s voice or just simply being in His presence.  Take a time of worship for instance.  I’ll admit that there have been a few times that I’ve gone through worship services and gotten to the end before I’ve realized that I didn’t even genuinely focus on who it was I was singing about!  Crazy!  And why was that?  Oh, I was probably thinking too hard about something concerning me thus taking my eyes off of my Father who is perfect peace and has for me a perfect love.  Can we go into a time of worship and lay aside the cares and worries to spend time with our Maker?  I don’t ever want to take His presence for granted!  We’ve got to grow in trust!  We’ve got to hush the enemy and all his lies and choose to focus on God and give Him the praise He is worthy of.  Worship isn’t boring… EVER!  It’s amazing… ALWAYS! 

A few weeks ago during a jr high service a bunch of people stayed after service to continue worshipping.  We worshipped until 7 min. shy of 11:00 p.m.!  It was incredible!  At one point I thought that I was going to have to stop singing cuz’ my voice was pretty much shot but then… I felt the breath of God in my throat and it was one of the coolest things ever!  I’ve heard heavenly instruments during worship and have even smelled fragrances of Heaven… God is amazing!!!  If we could just press in deeper every time we’re given the chance to worship… our lives would be forever changed.  My life has been forever changed through the encounters I’ve had with God during worship. 

It doesn’t always look the same.  No matter what we’re going through God can meet us where we are at.  I love it when God’s love is poured out during worship and we get to bask in it.  Or when there is that stirring for intercession and God uses us as His warriors.  Or when we our crying out for His glory and begin to see His miracle working power in action.  The list goes on and on.  We’ve just got to continue to worship NO MATTER WHAT! 

When you truly trust God, even when life is rough… and there will be times that it is… you will be able to worship depsite how you feel.  God is always worthy of our worship!  Let’s be a people who never forgets that and always give Him glory.

Blessings!

I have learned a great deal from each member.  My father… he is a servant!  He has come to my rescue time and time again and has never complained about it.  I called him once while I was house sitting because the dogs were in a full on attack against each other and I didn’t know how to stop them.  My dad rushed home and quite easily separated them. :)  My dad has taught me patience.  In a house-hold of only two men and four women he had to put up with a whole lot of emotions but he was, for the most part, entirely patient with us.  He’s shown me stability… through thick and thin I’ve never once heard him doubt the goodness or reality of who God is.  He has continued to worship even when I’m sure it took some strength to lift his hands. 

My mother… her desire for holiness and lifestyle of prayer has challenged me to press in to the heart of God more and more.  If you ask her to pray about something… SHE WILL!  She spends hours every day seeking the heart of God and guess what?  He speaks to her daily!  Of course!  God gives her insight into things because she talks with Him.  She’s a great example of the seek and find verse.  She seeks and finds… it’s pretty simple really.  She is a woman of boldness!  She had a saying in our family when we were kids and it was this, “there are no shy Stovers”.  We were taught not to be afraid to speak to adults but to remember our “who”, “what”, “where”, “when”, “why” and “how’s”.  She taught us how to fight the attacks of the enemy!  If we were sick, she’d tell us to rebuke satan and plead the blood of Jesus over us.  She’s a go getter and a woman of honor!

My sister, Melissa… she is a woman with a heart after God.  I’ve realized this more in recent years.  Like my mom, if you ask her to pray about something, she will!  She has a huge heart too!  She genuinely loves people and desires that they fulfill the purposes God has for them!  She is a GREAT listener and always shows interest in what you’re talking about… I love that about her.  She is a woman of wisdom and joy!  And she has become one of my best friends!

My brother in law, Eric… this man is incredible!  He is an entrepreneur… a hard worker for sure!  He is one of the biggest givers I know!  He gives in effort to see the purposes God has for people come to pass.  He is a man of integrity and uprightness!  He speaks the truth in love and in boldness.  He has spoken into my life time and again and it’s always been easy to receive what he says for he speaks in kindness. 

My brother, Micah… what a joy he is!  He loves putting a smile on your face and I love that about him.  He’s extremely smart and very clever.  Along with my dad, he has to put up with a house full of women and I give him props for that.  You don’t have to put on an act around him… you can totally be yourself and he’ll just smile at you for it.  He is a giver too!  And he is one of the most hospitable people I know… his home is ALWAYS clean and he’ll buy things for people so that when they come over they feel comfortable.  For instance, there’s this one gal who likes drinking out of straws so Micah went and bought straws so that when she’s over, she’ll be hydrated.  Another person really loves tea… so what did Micah do?  He went and bought a whole bunch of different teas!  He’s a gem!

My sister, Hannah… what a beautiful girl she is.  I love Hannah’s ability to forgive and forget… she doesn’t hold a grudge for long.  She is a role model to many young girls not only because of her super cool style but her heart for the Lord.  She has a teachable spirit!  Hannah is also so extremely fun!  She gains energy from being around people!  She goes, goes, goes and doesn’t ignore an opportunity to hang out just because she’s tired.  She is gifted in many areas… dance, singing, worship leading, hair, the prophetic, fashion etc… she too has become one of my best friends. 

My nieces and nephews… there is so much to be learned from children.  And my nieces and nephews, in my opinion, are the most amazing kids there are!  They have been taught the Word which makes them little warriors!  Every night they draw a name from what they call their ‘prayer box’ and they pray for whoever’s name they drew.  They love Jesus and follow Him!  They are full of joy!  They obey their parents and are all very smart.  These children have captured my heart!

I say all this about my family in part because I feel super blessed to have them in my life and feel like sharing and because I see characteristics of God in each one of them.  We’ve been created in the image of God!  So, looking back at what I’ve just written about each family member and comparing it with the nature of God I can say that I’ve learned through them that God is… a rescuer, that He serves, He’s patient, He’s stable, He’s holy, He’s bold, He’s a defender, He’s honorable, He’s wise, He’s loving, He’s a great listener,  He’s interested in us, He’s joyful, He’s hard working, He’s giving, He’s kind, He’s smart, He’s beautiful, He’s forgiving, He’s fun, He’s energetic!!! How cool is that!?!   God uses those around us to teach us more about who He is!

Have you ever come across the analogy of life being like a puzzle?  With everything we experience whether it be attending college, getting married, having children, moving etc… those encounters each make up a piece of our life’s puzzle. 

So, I was driving the other day (I do a lot of thinking while I drive) and I was processing this idea of my life being like a puzzle.  I’ve worked on puzzles here and there and have noticed that the start can be quite difficult; trying to find the edges, match the colors, find just the right fits.  It’s quite the tedious job… especially the 1,000+ pieced puzzles! 

Often times I’ve found a piece that fits alright but doesn’t seem to match what’s around it.  Or in other cases I’ve found several pieces at a time that go together perfectly!  What an accomplished feeling it is to find the correct piece, isn’t it?  And to lay that final piece down… now that’s an exciting feeling!  A feeling of victory for sure!

Now compare this with life.  I’ve been in situations that have not made much sense… at least not at the time they were taking place.  My mother lost a baby over eight years ago and she was eight months pregnant when baby Justice died… that didn’t make much sense to me or to my family.  I applied for a job but was not hired… that didn’t make much sense to me.  A woman was pregnant with a girl that died in her womb… that didn’t make much sense to the mother.  The list goes on and on… am I right?  Well, my mom has been able to minister to many women on the topic of miscarriages.  She has hugged the hurting and felt their pain… because she too has experienced it.  I realized that had I been put in the position I applied for I would not have experienced the AMAZING things God had in store for me.  It took about five years before I looked back and was thankful God moved me on.  The woman with the baby girl… God made her a promise that He would recompense her loss and He did.  She had two sons and when they were of age to be married, one of her sons was with a gal who had the same name as the baby his mom had lost.  The other son was with a gal who had that baby’s same birthday!  God sees all and is always faithful!

Sometimes we go through situations that don’t make much sense… the puzzle piece seems out of place.  We want to see the big picture!  We want to know what it’s all going to look like in the end, don’t we?  The fact is that God knows everything about everything!  He sees what we don’t… He sees the complete puzzle!  He knows what pieces go where.  When working on a puzzle it can often times take a long time to find a fitting piece… and that can be frustrating… and in life we have those same feelings.  If we just trust God and be led by His Spirit though, He will complete the work He began in us. 

I’ve been asked the question that if I could be given the ability to know my future… would I want that capability… and I answered NO!  There is so much we learn about who God is when we don’t understand what is going on around us.  So much of the adventure in life would be taken out if we knew the outcome.  I’ve gone to my knees, seeking God for direction… I’ve called out and fasted to know His heart.  Would I do those things if I knew exactly where He was taking me?  So I ask you… if you were given the ability to know your future… would you want that capability?  If your answer is no… then in those times of discomfort, rather than point your finger at God in distrust and worry… crawl up on His lap, lay your head upon His chest and seek Him with all of your heart. 

Each “Life” puzzle is different.  Sure, some of the pieces might look the same as others but when it’s complete it’s not the same image.  Since God created each one of us and He shows no favoritism, every puzzle is good in His sight… different… but good.   

Things might not make sense right now… you might be experiencing those unsure feelings… what am I called to?  Where am I going?  Why was I created?  How does God see me?  I encourage you to keep pressing on.  Don’t give up!  There are pieces that have not yet been laid!  There is a bigger picture you don’t see! 

Life… it’s like a puzzle.

Sunrises, oatmeal, baths, mountain tops, coffee, spontaneity, generosity, laughter, tanning, pianos, candles, lotion, faithfulness, comfortable pj’s, butterflies, gerbera daisies, a spider spinning its web, rain, pomegranates, tears of repentance, snowflakes, snow ball fights, the crow of a rooster, fresh garden produce, dancing, writing, journaling, receiving mail, family, friends, pride and prejudice, toads, bubbles, grand parents, passion, starbucks, front porch swings, fudge, photography, mugs, honesty, bravery, freedom, classical music, integrity, compassion, consistency, trampolines, dirt roads, Rockies games, Disney land, a light breeze, scarves, sledding, skiing, fruit smoothies, quiet times with Jesus, protein shakes, reading, the welcoming whinny of a horse, poetry, opera, hippies, guitars, burly mustaches, painting, nice writing pens, honey, grilled chicken salads, road trips, creativity, traveling, airplanes, parks, honey nut cheerios, running, wild flowers, dogs, the rustling of leaves, autumn, popcorn, naps, mud wrestling, weddings, baptisms, the feel of sand in your toes, rainbows, choirs, convertibles, boots, being a bridesmaid, pogo sticks, violins, stars, shooting stars, elderly couples still noticeably in love, homemade pancakes, watching children worship Jesus, old classic movies, dangly earrings, toe socks, accents, boating, sailing, riding lawn mowers, trying new foods, the sound of the ocean, camp fires, the color yellow, the color blue, yellow dresses, being alone, being with people, hot tubing, glitter, Thanksgiving day, Christmas tree cutting, sleeping in, scrap booking, when gas prices go down, bargain shopping, hammocks, cotton candy, straws, chopsticks, spring, the first snow of the year, making snow angels, windows, bbq’s. color, taking communion, chapstick, cooking, wearing aprons, hot air balloons, roller coasters, making cookies, fire places, deer, rolly polly bugs, finding worms under rocks, eye lashes, smiles, hands, play dough, home videos, the lion king movie, a good joke, a good quote, slimming jeans, a nest of eggs, twinkle lights, the five senses, blowing bubbles, apple trees, the smell of lavender, chandeliers, plants, jetted tubs, the smell of clean clothes, planting flowers, raspberry picking, high heels, grape vines, crisp bacon, cards games, energy, goblets, tree swings, silliness, rows of trees, an awaited sneeze finally let out, hot coca, babies, soup in a bread bowl, leading worship, honey mustard, doritoes, cell phones, sun roofs, sunsets, good customer service, a clear sky at night, clean restaurant bathrooms, harmonies, zoo’s, flower gardens, ice skating, frozen grapes, blueberries, hot apple pie, house sitting, vision, panoramic views, farms, collecting eggs, rootbear floats, giving, my home, going to camps, vacation, wireless internet, my car, my computer, teaching my nephew piano, Greek dancing, the electric slide, wedding dresses, flower girls and ring bearers, steam rooms, waterfalls, humming birds, a clean car, holiday cheer, night games, canopy beds, pecan pie, grand pianos, tears of love, making gingerbread houses, typing, laugh attacks, nicknames, huge rain storms, cuddling, accomplishing goals, finishing projects, hugs, maternity clothes, sun flowers, mistle toe, overalls, Cancun, south Africa, kayaking, snorkeling, unity, cool dreams, wavy hair, freckles, jumping in puddles, down comforters, rays of light, meadowlarks, morning freshness, people’s quirks, organization, ginger baths, peace, warm lighting, un-painted fingernails, learning, thoughtfulness, pillow fights, neighbors, seeing a bald eagle, black and white photos, long showers, window seats, a green tea latte with soy, finding out people are pregnant, courage, boldness, movie theatre popcorn, being still outside, beauty marks, Japanese gardens, eating with chopsticks, Mongolian grills, canoeing, throwing a football, tree swings, mission trips, Jane Austin movies, dark chocolate, the “sun kissed” look, cleanliness, feeling useful, wake boarding, chilling at Barnes and noble, smelling good, singing, Romans 1:16, cloud formations, being inspired, jr highers, big open fields, corporate worship, worship in my car, dreams that come true, rose bushes, snow capped mountains, putting up Christmas lights, team spirit, long black sleeved shirts, slippers, izzie drinks, a new journal, knowing people, unconditional love, truth, good analogies, surprise parties…

Now let me know some things that make YOU smile…