Being greeted by a toothless, grinning, red-headed baby boy every morning (I will miss it when any one of these adjectives change.)
The sound a hardback book makes when you open it for the first time
The smell of ink on paper (of any age--new is my favorite)
Reading and studying the Bible with no time pressures
The tingle of warm sunshine on my skin, and the way it lasts even after I go back inside
Music
The scents of Fall--spices, dank earth, hints of wood smoke in the air
The weight and feel of a book in my hands (What? I like books.)
Halloween
New school supplies
Daisy, my rat terrier
Chocolate
A strong cup of Community Coffee with a dash of Hershey's Chocolate Caramel creamer by International Delight
Holding a sleeping baby
Being able to eat a gluten-free doughnut every morning without getting fat (This will change when I stop breastfeeding.)
Writing
The rush of adrenaline during exciting books (If you have no idea what I'm talking about, check out
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, a book I want to help make the New York Times bestseller list. Then, read her sequel
Catching Fire.)
The feel of my husband's strong, welcoming arms and firm chest after a hard day; his smell
Teaching whatever; a student's success
Alliteration
Listening to my Aunt Mary tell stories about her childhood
Performing on stage
My church
Making new friends; visiting old ones
Talking to Mom in person or over the phone
Exchanging dry humor with my dad
Finding common ground with my sister
Reminiscing good times
My friends and family
Grace, Redemption, Mercy
The Lord Jesus Christ
Growing old with the love of my life. Happy birthday, Brandon.
