Blessings Everywhere

Lately, it seems like there are blessings all over the place. I'm not sure if there are more blessings, or if I'm just more aware. Either way, I'm so grateful for them all-the big ones and the small ones, and I want to share some of them with you:

My team- Brad, Jess, Peter and Shannon keep me smiling, grounded and joyful. We each have different gifts, but belong to one body. We are unified in our love for Him and our common purpose. It cannot be said enough- I am so thankful to be here with them, and treasure the times we're sharing: meals, fellowship, English clubs, shopping adventures, busrides to nowhere, and KTV!

Toilet paper holder-I have previously mentioned how I have a giant shower for a bathroom, and how everything (sink, toilet, mop bucket) is inside. This means that everything takes a shower when I do-some things directly, some indirectly. So it may sound kind of trivial to you, but this little plastic container is going to keep my toilet paper from absorbing shower water. Bonus: it is now handily within reach, no longer hanging in a basket over my head. Yay!

Our growing "family"- As of now, we as teachers are meeting with 4 students on a weekly basis to read the Book and discuss things. Some are new members, some lifelong. And each week , it seems we are discovering more and more students who are also in the family! It is such a blessing to share this time with 2 of my Chinese sisters, and to hear them talk about how much they love the Father, to hear how much He means to them, and to listen as they talk to Him. His love truly knows no boundaries!

Sunday mornings- our fellowship numbers may be small, but our time together is so refreshing, like a desert oasis. We sing, read and share our hearts. I find myself looking forward to this time every week and I'm so thankful that we don't have to give up meeting together, but can continue to encourage and spur each other on.
Jenny Lou's- This little treasure is quite possibly my new favorite store- grocery store, that is. Again, with the food- I know- but we're talking items that I haven't seen since America. Log Cabin syrup! Cool Ranch Doritos! Kraft Parmesean Cheese! Brownie mix! Black beans! COKE ZERO!! Funny, yes- but to me these things are blessings! Unfortunately for my taste buds, (but fortunately for my wallet) it's in Beijing.