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, and you can visit Susanne to see the list of others’ favorites or to join in.
1. In going through some old files this week, I came across an old letter from my mom written about 25 years ago. My mom rarely wrote letters: she preferred calling. There was no major news in it, just everyday stuff. But it was like a little visit with her.
2. I also mentioned earlier that I hadn’t been able to find my favorite Chocolate Chip Eggo waffles — I like them because I prefer them without syrup, so that saves a few calories, and with a couple of microwave sausages, it makes for a quick but filling breakfast. A few ladies mentioned that there is a shortage of Eggo waffles due to flooding in one area and equipment problems in another. But…I actually found a couple of boxes in a store that didn’t have them last week! If I had been thinking I would have taken both of them, but I was so excited I just grabbed one. But that will leave the other for another fan of them.
3. Lunch with my friend, Carol, yesterday. It had been a long time since we had been able to get together, with weddings in each of our families over the last few months, among other things. It was fun and a good time to catch up.
4. We’re supposed to get a new furnace installed today! Ours has been out for a few weeks, but thankfully it hasn’t been terribly cold. A little chilly in the mornings and evenings, but not as bad as it could have been.
5. A fairly brief but very full Bible study on Bible verses that say God is something — my Shepherd, my light, my strength, etc. Much food for thought there.
Bonuses:
I had declared Monday that this was Getting Things Done week. I have been enjoying getting some things done that have been on the list for a while! More on that maybe Monday — I still have the weekend to go!
And though I mentioned it earlier in the week, I really enjoyed watching Up with the family last weekend.
I mentioned at the end of last week’s FFF a little 16 month old baby named Gaberiel who was in critical condition. He did go on to heaven from his mother’s arms this week. His funeral is this morning at 11 a.m. Ontario time. I’m sure the family would appreciate your prayers. He leaves behind a mom, dad, and four brothers and sisters who are rejoicing that his suffering is over but understandably missing him.
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15.
Stray Thoughts 
You know as soon as that furnace is installed we’re gonna get a WHOPPER of a cold front! I’m going to blame it on you! 🙂 LOL! (but at least you’ll be prepared!)
Congrats on scoring that box of Eggos! I can’t remember the last time I bought frozen waffles – the kids loved them when they were in middle school – but sort of gave up breakfast in high school… KIDS! So it’s probably been … a good long while! I hadn’t noticed the shortage!
I have prayed for Gaberiel’s family today…
A 25-year old letter – how wonderful! I’m glad I didn’t throw some 10-year old letters I found from rearranging my furniture this week. A new furnace sounds very cozy. I’m sure you’ll enjoy the warmth it will bring when it’s installed (maybe it already is as I write this. It’s almost 11 PM Friday here)
Gaberiel’s family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for sharing the news of little Gabriel. He looks so sweet and happy!
Congratulations also on landing some eggo waffles. ;D haha! =D (Little blessings can be huge!)
And I agree with you that Up was a really fun movie! I’m looking forward to seeing it again soon, now that it is on video.
That is so wonderful that you found and read a letter from your mum. I keep all my letters too and I read them every now and then.
I will say a prayer for little Gaberiel’s family.
I think that is so special to find an old letter from your mom. With the advent of technology handwritten letters are now so rare. But they can mean so much! 🙂
I have been wanting to see the movie Up also, sounds like a great family outing!
We got a new heating system a few years ago, it sure made the winter much warmer! Hope your does too!
Praying for sweet Gaberiel’s family.
Have a good weekend!
~Sandy
So glad that new furnace is coming before the real cold sets in. Glad you had a nice lunch with your friend. How fun to come across something personal while sorting through the papers.
Praying right now for Gaberiel’s family…
I had no idea there was actually an Eggo shortage! Thank you for letting me know as I was getting frustrated about not finding my whole wheat Eggos anywhere around here. I”m like you – no syrup please, but love the higher fiber.
And we are on a similar wavelength and I wish I would’ve remembered to add this one to mine. Earlier this week I found an email from my dad that made me chuckle. He’s been gone about 5 years and it was so special to find it.
Sending you warm thoughts till your furnace arrives. What a blessing to find a letter from your mom. My mom will be 82 in January and is a treasure I frequently forget to acknowledge. Thanks for the reminder.
Isn’t it amazing how something as small as a box of Eggos can make us feel blessed.
Grace and peace be yours in abundance…1 Peter 1:2
What is a FFF from you without the mention of food LOL. Love it. What’s a furnace? LOL. My thoughts are with Gaberiel’s family and friends. Be well my little friend and rest in peace 🙂 Great FFF my friend 🙂
How nice to find that letter. I don’t have much written correspondence from my mother either, but it would be nice to stumble upon some of it.
Always fun to catch up with friends. Glad you were able to do that this week. Your Bible study sounds wonderful.
I’m saying a prayer for Gabriel’s family. It is so hard to lose a little one (or an older one, for that matter!). But praise God that Gabriel is in the best place ever.
What a cute little angel.
No more suffering for the little guy. Prayers for the family.
Have a wonderful weekend!
I pray Gabriel’s parents will be able to feel the arms of Jesus around them as they go through this difficult time….
Thanks for the update, BTW
The old letter would really be a blessing! How special to find it.
I have prayed for Gaberiel’s family today.
I am glad you got your waffles and I hope your furnace doesn’t presage a cold snap!
I’ve never tried chocolate chip waffles before but I may have to now, shortage or no shortage!
How wonderful to find that letter from your mother. Have a great weekend!
He sure was a cute little guy.
What a sweet treasure to find.
I like the chocolate chip waffles just the way they are too. I’ll have to keep my eye out. I haven’t bought any in a while.
Well dear, I’m glad I didn’t throw some 10-year old letters I found from rearranging my furniture this week. A new furnace sounds very cozy. I’m sure you’ll enjoy the warmth it will bring when it’s installed (maybe it already is as I write this. It’s almost 11 PM Friday here)
I will definitely be praying for Gaberiel’s family… how sad.
What a blessing it was to find that letter from your mom. I know you’ll treasure it! My mom kept every letter I ever wrote her and I have them all now in a memory box.
Getting a new furnace is definitely a fave!
What a lovely little “visit” with your mom. Since we live close enough, my mom doesn’t write letters either, but I’m saving her emails. And thank you for the update on little Gabriel and his family.