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276. peace

277. play dough - Elizabeth will play for hours with it, so much nicer than TV

278. understanding after misunderstanding

279. reconciliation after meltdowns

280. big brothers shepherding little brothers with care and compassion

281. hard work being done without complaining

282. heaters on a day with a bit of winter's chill around it's edges

283. lovely music coming through my computer's speakers

284. dauntings tasks that are looking almost finished

285. harvesting again after waiting

286. watching a late night movie with a room full of youth, eager to just be together and with you

287. loving husband's gentle words to refocus my goals in the face of my frustration

288. letting them run off to play, tasks are finished

289. boy apologizing for running off rather than doing his job

290. sanctuary in the midst of chaos

291. wise words from godly men enclosed in books that find their way into my hands at appropriate times

292. ideas to care for the ladies in my sunday school class

293. anticipation of worship tomorrow with the body

294. humbling privelege of participation in the leadership of worshiping together

295. homely smells of comforting food simmering on the stove

296. flannel pajama pants that I never bothered to take off this morning, so comfortable

297. phone call from my mom, they're coming to visit tomorrow

298. anticipation of a sewing day with family and friends

299. the voice of dear friends on the other end of the phone

300. my oldest son seeking me out even when he doesn't need anything from me

301. my oldest niece is getting married to a wonderful young man, that is truly a gift, she is a gift...I love that girl so much and am so happy for her