Thursday, January 12, 2012

Beautiful things.

I think a lot about beautiful things. About things I'm thankful for. Here is a list of some things that have brought joy to my life recently. That I am thankful for. Some aren't so much joy-filling as they are thought-inducing...thoughts that led to joy in some way or another.They're in no particular order and I'm no doubt going to leave a bajillion things out. But here is a very short glimpse into my mind....or...my heart, rather.

Being given a honeydew by one of the guests at OBP.
Broken windows in abandoned buildings.
Old railroad bridge.
Manayunk.
The view of the Schuylkill on the walk to Target.
Sunshine reflecting off tall office buildings.
The sound of a small stream of water trickling beneath my feet.
People praising God openly. Honestly. Being real.
Slumber parties with Martha
Being greeted on the street by a guest. His story. His optimism despite a bump in the road.
Streets with trash being transformed into streets without trash!
Neighborhood kids.
Letters.
Support.
The trolley.
The 43.
Red bell peppers.
Coffee rings forming as a drink my morning cup o' joe.
The Lowe Trail
42nd Street karaoke.
Working like a well oiled machine.
New websites!
Memories.
Community
Mod Podge
Inspiration
Mama T book study
Encouraging words
Ordinary people being extraordinary heroes
Improv biscuit bread
Postcards.
The sanctuary at Broad Street
Restoration
Murals, murals, more murals!
Spring Garden bridge
Warm blankets.
Patience
Sweet facebook messages
People passionate about their music.
Lyrics
Fairmount Park
Being productive
Thankfulness..."Gratitude Attitude"
South Philly-isms.
People who overcome odds.
Thoughtful, giving people.
Wisdom
Sticky notes
Pictures that kids color for you.
My boys--X, C & M
The "munchkins"
Efficient packing
Aldi's trips
Rain
Roomie Bible Study.
Reminiscing
Laughter
Coffee dates
Trader Joe's!!
Reconnecting
Vulnerability
Elbow patched things.
U.S. 70 scenery
Mango Passionfruit Juice
"The fruit of the spirit is not a...."
Singalongs
Sister time
TWLOHA
Concerts
Humor
Waking up before the alarm.
The stars
Hydroflask.
Coffee/Monster/Mt. Dew.....caffeine.
Common Prayer
The smell of books.
Lotion.
UPenn's campus
Toms
My backpack
Funny faces
Harmony
Freddy and Tony's
The Ben Frank
Roadtrips
Unfailing love.

Here's hoping you're experiencing lots of beautiful things, too

Em

1 comment:

  1. I knew you'd love your Hydroflask! :)
    Love, Debbie

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