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I Love…and Grace & Truth Link Up

February 14, 2020 by Lauren 32 Comments

  1. I love the man who chose me to be his forever.
  2. I love the girls who call me mom and the bonus son I get to claim.
  3. I love my adorably cute Yorkie Meg who is curled up on my legs right now.
  4. I love a warm cup of peppermint or cinnamon tea on a cold day.
  5. I love a fresh blanket of snow on the ground because we get to see it so infrequently in North Texas.
  6. I love sleeping in on a day we don’t have to be anywhere fast.
  7. I love the crackling sound WoodWick candles make when they burn.
  8. I love my family.  It doesn’t get any better than spending time with my parents and sisters.
  9. I love hearing my daughter Allie sing – and other members of my family for that matter.
  10. I love going to the movies and sitting in those comfy new recliners and eating good popcorn.
  11. I love exercise.  No, really.  Light cardio and yoga keep me in a good head space.
  12. I love getting my hair cut and colored.  I feel like a million bucks afterward.
  13. I love reading a biography or a well-written novel.
  14. I love having a place I always sit in church and friends who sit beside us.
  15. I love getting a package in the mail – even if I ordered it myself.
  16. I love compliments.  Tell me I’m pretty or talented and I’ll be your friend forever.
  17. I love to laugh.
  18. I love my weekly gathering of girlfriends, and lunch dates and double dates and all things social.
  19. I love crawling into my comfortable bed at night and spooning with my husband.
  20. I love writing down my thoughts and inspirations and lessons from God.
  21. I love podcasts like the Popcast with Knox and Jamie and That Sounds Fun with Annie F Downs.
  22. I love my Macbook and my smartphone and how they keep me organized and communicating with others.
  23. I love studying my Bible and gaining new insights into the God of my salvation.
  24. I love that there is no condemnation for me because I am a follower of Jesus (Romans 8:1).
  25. I love being a help or encouragement to those in my life.
  26. I love taking off my bra and shoes and getting comfortable at the end of the day.
  27. I love the fuzzy pink blanket given to me during my cancer battle.
  28. I love every single time I get to talk to or see my best friend in Alabama.
  29. I love that her (see #28) daughter’s middle name is Lauren.
  30. I love that Jesus died on the cross to take the punishment for my sins so that I can spend eternity in fellowship with God.
  31. I love that He (see #30) sent His Holy Spirit to be my constant help, my comforter and my companion on this side of heaven.
  32. I love the moment my husband walks in from work every day.
  33. I love TV shows like This is Us, Friday Night Lights and Parenthood, and how they make you care so much about the characters.
  34. I love Shelby’s infectious giggles.
  35. I love 80’s music and movies and all the nostalgia.
  36. I love finding a great bargain or coming into an unexpected windfall – no matter how small.
  37. I love handbags and wallets.  It’s fashion that always fits.
  38. I love my weekly People magazine.  I would never pay for it, but it keeps coming for free!
  39. I love the pick-me-up that making this list turned out to be.  I highly recommend the exercise.  And…
  40. I love you, my reader friends, who give me purpose in doing what I love to do.

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As the personal challenges get harder, praying biblically sound prayers has become a source of comfort and strength to me and those I love.  Karen provides us great passages and tools for those prayers here.  She blogs regularly at karengirlfriday.com.

 

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Comments

  1. Lisa notes says

    February 14, 2020 at 11:31 am

    And I love your list of loves, Lauren. 🙂 Although I have a love/hate relationship with #22 (my technology shackles, ha). They’re some of my most prized possessions but also cause me the most stress when they go down! lol

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      February 15, 2020 at 4:27 pm

      I find myself constantly say, “Technology is great until it isn’t!”

      Reply
  2. Sarah Geringer says

    February 14, 2020 at 1:56 pm

    Great list, Lauren. Happy Valentine’s Day to you!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      February 15, 2020 at 4:26 pm

      I hope yours was good, Sarah!

      Reply
  3. Antionette Blake says

    February 14, 2020 at 8:54 pm

    I love this post – a perfect share for today and everyday! I think we should all create an “I love” list.
    #trafficjamweekend

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      February 15, 2020 at 4:26 pm

      I was just trying to do something on theme for Valentine’s, but it proved to be an amazing mood booster.

      Reply
  4. Barbara Harper says

    February 15, 2020 at 3:58 pm

    What a great list of loves! I can echo many of them.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      February 15, 2020 at 4:25 pm

      You must have excellent taste, Barbara!

      Reply
  5. Laurie says

    February 15, 2020 at 8:32 pm

    Wonderful list, Lauren. You have inspired me to think about my list of loves!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      February 15, 2020 at 8:45 pm

      Yay for love!!!

      Reply
  6. Joanne says

    February 17, 2020 at 3:21 pm

    Lots of great things to LOVE!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      February 18, 2020 at 8:39 am

      This exercise was such a great pick-me-up, Joanne.

      Reply
  7. Tanya says

    February 17, 2020 at 4:50 pm

    I also love woodwick candles…so cozy in the wintertime. Thanks for linking up with Hello Monday! Tanya – The Other Side of the Road

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      February 18, 2020 at 8:38 am

      My pleasure to do so every week, Tanya! Thanks for being a gracious host.

      Reply
  8. Jeanna says

    February 17, 2020 at 5:48 pm

    I don’t think my love of diners counts, but it didn’t work any way so I guess it all worked out, lol. Have a great week and thanks for stopping by and linking up.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      February 18, 2020 at 8:37 am

      Thank you for visiting back, Jeanna!

      Reply
  9. Shelley (Wander & Luxe) says

    February 18, 2020 at 6:35 am

    Wonderful list – thanks for sharing! #globalblogging

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      February 18, 2020 at 8:36 am

      Thanks for visiting, Shelley!

      Reply
  10. Su-sieee! Mac says

    February 18, 2020 at 2:07 pm

    I love your list. It’s an affirmation of you. 🙂 I think I will make a list, too.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      February 19, 2020 at 7:21 am

      I highly recommend the exercise!

      Reply
  11. Bethany McIlrath says

    February 19, 2020 at 7:33 am

    What a great list of loves! I share many of these in common with you- including loving having my little dog curled up on my lap! Thanks for the smile this morning!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      February 19, 2020 at 3:58 pm

      Well that is just confirmation that we would be great IRL friends!

      Reply
  12. Patsy Burnette says

    February 19, 2020 at 11:51 am

    Lauren, I love many of the things that you love! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      February 19, 2020 at 3:59 pm

      If we ever get to meet IRL we will have so much to talk about, Patsy!

      Reply
  13. Tammy L Kennington says

    February 19, 2020 at 10:13 pm

    What a delightful list, Lauren! I feel like I know you so much better. Thank you for sharing more of you. 🙂

    Blessings,
    Tammy

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      February 20, 2020 at 3:53 pm

      Awww. Thanks, Tammy!

      Reply
  14. Brian Frum says

    February 20, 2020 at 6:12 pm

    That was an amazing list of thankfuls, you really are blessed, and pretty and talented too (couldn’t resist)! Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      February 21, 2020 at 8:29 am

      Thank you for the kind compliments. I was delighted to find your link up.

      Reply
  15. Dee | Grammy's Grid says

    February 21, 2020 at 7:08 am

    Thanks so much for linking up with me at my #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 9, open February 1 to 26. My themed party 11 for Handcrafted Jewelry is open February 15 to 25 if you have any appropriate posts.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      February 21, 2020 at 8:29 am

      Thanks, Dee. But I might be one of the least crafty persons ever!

      Reply
  16. Jerralea Miller says

    February 21, 2020 at 1:34 pm

    Great list of loves! Perhaps we should all do one regularly. Sort of like counting our blessings.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      February 21, 2020 at 8:27 pm

      I highly recommend the exercise, Jerralea!

      Reply

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