this is shannon speaking

55. when parents take pictures of their kid getting their picture taken at the DMV when the kid gets his/her license. THIS.
56. when Manii goes on smile patrol
57. sitting on the roof with people that didn't used to be our people and are our people now watching far away fireworks. Really, having people. Having a village. Also being on a roof with the village.
58. hula hoops
59. being in the fold of God's family for ten years. TEN YEARS. Knowing that I don't even know a speck of the goodness and bigness of this God. Feeling glad to know the Maker.
60. when people feel the freedom to cry. when I feel the freedom to cry.
61. a husband who will bring a proof of address to the DMV for me when I could have just come back another day.
62. Darla Bristol. All the hope and faith and gentleness that is in Darla Bristol.
63. being with an old friend with the men we both have partnered with and eating sandwiches together and walking next to rivers together.
64. daydreaming with Brian about adventures.