Delight

Today I couldn't help but walk around with a smile on my face as equilibrium seemed to once again come into my life. I've adjusted to the idea that March will be tough, but right now is good. As I walked, I couldn't help but smile over the many little things that bring delight in my life.

A Bible so well worn that I constantly find flecks of leather in my bed, on my chair, and on the floor; making someone smile; a house which is generally clean, but has a lived in feel; finding a dollar in a pocket; a phone call from my parents; playing dominos with my grandparents; learning to dance; having formal dresses and occasions to wear them; letting my hair down and discovering it looks good even though its been thrown up in a clip all day; looking for red shoes...even if I never find ones in my budget the hunt is fun; talks with Melissa that seem like they only last 15 minutes...even though they lasted two hours; sharing your soul, your visions, and your hopes in life with someone; disagreeing with your Mom and it being o.k....it means i'm grown up; having someone say "you're the best teacher," a long run, a beautiful hike; anticipating the first snow; waking up in the middle of the night to the silence of snow falling; hearing monkeys play outside your window; finding a beautiful hybiscas flowering in Boise Idaho; watching a movie piled onto a small couch with friends; arches in architecture; daydreaming; having a crush; the hope of love; holding a friend's newborn for the first time; telling my sister I love you and I'm so thankful God didn't take you home just yet; hearing the stories of missionaries; driving on a long roadtrip; praying; writing; finding a good book...even if you don't have time to read it; reflecting on God's love; hearing jazz flow out of a local pizzeria everytime I walk home from class; complimenting the bruise of a little boy; anticipating rafting season; surviving cancer; receiving a wink...so old fashioned...yet flirtatious; singing an old hymn; finding an old friend; the smell of homemade cookies; knowing the answer to a trivial pursuit question; being complimented on your cooking; being complimented; thinking of all the ways I hope to delight my husband one day; having friends who know you so well that they know you make a funny noise when you swallow; scheming with Jana & Elicia; holding the secret knowledge of the MLVs; learning to water ski; reorganizing; car dancing; seeing a plumeria tree; singing and dancing to the perfect song on the radio...even if all the other cars are watching; learning to great someone in a different language; reading the thoughts of Jim & Elizabeth Elliot; Trustisng God whole heartedly with every aspect of my life; writing something as silly as this even though people may never read it!