Susanne at Living to Tell the Story hosts a “Friday Fave Five” in which we share our five favorite things from the past week. Click on the button to read more of the details.
1. I mentioned it earlier, but our church’s Thanksgiving praise service is one of the highlights of the year to me. The majority of the time is open for people to share testimonies, and, though we have testimonies other times, this one is just special. Often it’s a look back over the year, praising God for blessings and good times, thanking Him for grace and help and lessons learned through hard times. I don’t usually say anything, but I enjoy listening.
2. Autumn spices. We use cinnamon year round, but nutmeg, cloves, and ginger come out primarily in the fall. I was thinking as I made pumpkin pie Wednesday that I loved the smell of those spices.
3. I could probably make a whole Fave Five out of Thanksgiving — foods and smells and Pilgrim decorations and the opportunity to stop and count my blessings. Though we’re supposed to be thankful year round, it’s just a special time and emphasis.
4. Everyone’s having time off from school and work and regular routines.
5. Naps. Any time, but especially Thanksgiving Day after the meal and clean-up.
Stray Thoughts 
Amen, Barbara, to your entire list, especially All Things Thanksgiving and autumn spices and a four-day break and Thanksgiving praise services and naps. 🙂
Aww, that kitty is so cute — and I’m not even a cat person! 🙂
I second everything on your list too, and thank you for reminding me about spices and aromas. Time to get out the Christmas candles!
Your list made me smile. Definitely cozy and Thanksgiving related. I think one of the whole reasons I love fall is the whole of Thanksgiving stuff. :v)
I’m with you on the naps!
I am a big fan of autumn spices and naps as well. Not necessarily in that order 🙂
Naps are wonderful things. I just wish my 20 month old nephew thought so.
Naps! One of my favorite things, too! In fact I just woke up from a nice long day after Thanksgiving nap. It is so nice to indulge in that simple pleasure.
The Thanksgiving Praise Service sounds like such a splendid idea! I am sure it is very faith-building.
My daughter and son in law found the mug at Starbucks. I saw one like mine at a starbucks this morning.
Naps are one of my favorite things too! 🙂
I enjoyed reading this. This past week, I went to the implant center for a look see, no charge. That was good! I had my hair done and enjoyed the fellowship there. I had lunch with my neighbor in Memphis and had a safe drive back to Alabama. #1 would be all the quality time with my Honey.
Oh dear, I’ve been having cravings for pumpkin pies and still couldn’t find any here…