"Hast given us joys, tender and true"

For thou who knowest, Lord, how soon

Our weak heart clings,

Hast given us joys, tender and true,

Yet all with wings;

So that we see gleaming on high

Diviner things.

-Adelaide Proctor

Thank you, Lord, for....

731. a James family gathering

732. flowers, fresh blackberries, tomatoes and new recipes

733. a new toy and a book to go with it

734. a date in a bag

735. getting through training week in one piece

736. a plan with my college girls

737. heart to hearts with Lizzy

738. organizing and planning my classroom

739. summer walks in Salem

740. postcard prayers

741. completed lists

742. Saturday night still-life painting date

743. a week to rest

744. Brian's selfless love

745. sweet goodbyes