NYC...the glitter of Times Square

Grace upon Grace in April 2018

1. He is Risen! He is Risen indeed!
    The first year the kids slept in, yet still excited to find their Easter baskets

2. Reading a book I can pass along or recommend to another

3. Learning from DVD's from the  public library over Spring Break

4. L visiting Davidson with a friend- getting a few steps closer to making a college decision

5. A bringing me home collards from his late work dinner

    Being silly together

    Binge-watching Gilmore Girls with L and MJ

    Jane taking N for a sleepover

    A long-time friend calling up B to hang out

6. The beauty of springtime...even if the pollen makes us sneeze

7. A Saturday morning to sleep in

8.  A nice meal together (out) as a family after church

9. Good coffee

10. Knowing that I can always come to you in prayer

11. A's work package finally being delivered (and me not having to rush it to him)

12. Enjoying volunteering backstage for MJ's theatre productions

13. Our dog running in crazy circles of JOY when A comes home

14. Family gathering to see Aladdin Jr. and celebrate MJ with fancy dessert

15. Cello recital with nerves conquered

16. Sarah as L's accompianist

17. A child maturing in faith- considering other's feelings and not just her own wishes

18. Trader Joe's lemon cake with lemon icing- almost making up for the fact that they stopped making my lemon shortbreak cookies

19. Beautiful Broadway

20. NYC Central Park in  Spring

21. Family-style restaurants

22. A teen child reaching for my hand in appreciation

23. A safe journey home

24. Birds singing early morning

25. Getting flowers for the window boxes

26. A string quartet that learned quickly

27. Getting a manicure of glittery nail polish from a teen daughter

28. Taking pictures of L's prom evening with friends

29. Seeing TWO herons soar above the lake

30. Going to a chick flick with girlfriends to celebrate a birthday