Monday, April 30, 2007

Today I am Grateful for:

  • Closing a chapter of my life with the closing of my Georgia log home (after two years on the market).
  • Being able to sleep on the plane ride home.
  • An awesome Tigger mug from my manager.
  • Sunny and humid April days in Atlanta.
  • Being able to just be present and listen to a friend.

Monday, April 16, 2007

Today I am Grateful for:

  • A kid on his bike who loves to use his bell when passing us.
  • Walking barefoot around the park for the first time this year.
  • Being one step closer to selling my home in Georgia.
  • Laughing until I cried on Friday while at lunch with Will - the mix of an odd European perfume and potent body odor was just too much.  :-)
  • Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches on hamburger buns - can you say 'Bachelor House'?

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Today I am Grateful for:

  • Smile!
  • The yellow and red flowers in our driveway.
  • Walking in the park on a sunny afternoon.
  • Watching kids play on the playground.
  • Accountability brothers.

Sunday, April 8, 2007

Today I am Grateful for:

  • Prayer in the parking lot on Friday evening.
  • Having fun brainstorming and flowcharting with Kevin on an upcoming seminar we are giving.
  • Stinking hilarious "Mother's Day" video .
  • Other funny videos from the same guys (who met at Gonzaga University in Spokane and just landed a Hollywood contract).
  • Walking around Green Lake on Sunday – half in the sun, half in the rain.

Friday, April 6, 2007

Today I am Grateful for:

  • Group prayer and laying hands on a brother in need.
  • Dudes that care enough to speak truth into another brother's life.
  • Run with Frank: the beautiful view at the top of a ridge overlooking the Puget Sound with the Olympic mountains in the background.
  • Run with Frank: dipping my hand in the waterfall and smelling the Rosemary bush.
  • Run with Frank: the great conversations and the alert train conductor. :-)

Thursday, April 5, 2007

Today I am Grateful for:

  • Seeing a full view of Mt. Rainier when in Puyallup this morning - Gorgeous!
  • Giving clients permission to do things they have wanted to do but have held back - one of the best parts of my job.
  • Mojito - my first one was a great experience.
  • Testing "Life Planning" techniques with clients today.
  • Recognizing the friendly voice at the McDonald's drive thru - complementing her on her excellent service.

Wednesday, April 4, 2007

Today I am Grateful for:

  • Giving high-tens to 18 month old Savannah.
  • Savannah waving & saying 'goodbye' as I left the gym.
  • Running into an old friend along the Kirkland waterfront.
  • Looking forward to "Dave's Annual Dance Party 2.0" :-)
  • Having compassion for a fellow Christian in pain.

Monday, April 2, 2007

Today I am Grateful for:

  • Bright yellow flowers beside the driveway.
  • Being able to help someone with the "buy or rent a house" question.
  • Podcasts: Dave Ramsey, Clark Howard, Mars Hill Church.
  • James 5:13.
  • Reading over old journal entries.

Sunday, April 1, 2007

Today I am Grateful for:

  • Watching a mom & dad help their teenage son practice his baseball swing (dad as pitcher and mom in the outfield).
  • Listening to "This American Life" as I am getting things done around the house.
  • Taking a walk outside on a beautiful day.
  • Smelling fresh cut grass, again.
  • Psalm 23