favorites - things preferred above others

This day was unbelievably special because before I left the house for work, the Lord gave me a gift of the evidence of His tangible love for me.  No, it was not a hot or iced latte...although they are truly my favorite drink, they CANNOT compare to the gifts my Father gives me.  So throughout the day I began pondering on the things in my life that make my heart feel like it's smiling.

1. Nothing even comes close to the nearness of my heavenly Father, a sense of His presence takes my breath away.  That happened this morning!  His speaking to me...thinking about this almost makes me feel that it is too good to be true.  It isn't though, the Holy Spirit lives inside of me.  God's presence resides in my soul!  How could anything here on earth compare that this? Nothing can, but I will still think of the simple things that tickle my fancy...just for fun!
2. having fun with my husband
3. talking to Cara and making her laugh
4. getting an email from Brent in Afghanistan
5. hearing Madeline call me, Ma Tu
6. my son-in-law telling me he loves me
7. my daughter-in-law telling me she loves me
8. good friends
9. lattes
10. swinging and chatting on my swing
11. thunderstorms
12. good books
13. getting mail
14. fruit salad
15. traveling
16. m & m's
17. candles
18. a good movie
19. traveling
20. cute used clothing
21. fresh flowers
22. sandals
23. the beach and ocean
24. popcorn
25. babies
26. iced tea
27. corn hole
28. campfires
29. popcorn
30. Chinese noodles
31. dusk
32. chopsticks
33. pictures
34. simple jewelry
35. reading blogs
36. a beautiful sky
37. walks
38. good coffee
39. seeing patients at work, improve
40. I will END with the second best thing I love in this life, and that is to see the work of GOD in my children, family and friends!