Friday’s Fave Five

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These Fridays seem to come around faster and faster. I haven’t gotten everything done I wanted to this week–but I’ve still got today and tomorrow! And it’s been a good week overall. It’s nice to pause for a moment with Susanne and friends at Living to Tell the Story to reflect on and share the blessings of the week.

1. Another Chick-Fil-A biscuit. One morning I woke up to find Jim had gone to the gym. There’s a Chick-Fil-A right across from the gym (hardly seems like a fair temptation, does it?) I texted him to see if he might pick up breakfast at CFA on his way home. Funny thing was, he didn’t see my text until after we had eaten–he had gotten CFA for us to celebrate his first day back at the gym after his surgery.

2. Dishwasher chores done. I usually unload the dishwasher sometime during the day and load it back up right after dinner. Somehow one evening last week I hadn’t done either when I dozed off on the couch. I woke up to hear Jim unloading and loading it. Much appreciated!

3. Leftover meals. Another one I forgot from last week: a couple of nights we didn’t want anything busy or heavy, and we had enough leftovers on hand to just heat up plates. Nice to have an easy dinner plus declutter the refrigerator.

4. Vitamin E capsules. I’ll spare you the details, but I have a couple of bothersome skin patches. The doctor basically dismissed it as nothing one year. This year I persisted. He prescribed a steroid cream, which worked wonders—but also raised my blood sugar. At church one morning, one woman was telling another whose husband had just had surgery about puncturing Vitamin E capsules and using their oil on the scars to reduce scar visibility as they heal. I wondered if they might work on my skin issue–and they did! (Note: a little research showed it’s not recommended to use it on scars while they’re forming: best to ask your doctor’s advice.)

5. Warmth and coziness. It’s the time of year when I am especially glad for winter clothes, sweaters, and throw blankets. And I am immeasurably thankful to be able to heat our home at the touch of a button.

Bonus: Canceled plans. With age and some physical issues, it’s hard for me to be out several days in a row. We had something scheduled for six out of the next seven days beginning with Wednesday. One thing I just decided not to go to. Sadly, Mittu was sick and we missed something we were going to attend together. But having a lightened schedule is a great stress reducer.

Hope you’ve had a good week!

9 thoughts on “Friday’s Fave Five”

  1. I have two coupons for a ChickFila biscuit, but haven’t tried them yet. Now, I really want to go use those coupons. haha! The grandkids love their nuggets. Have a blessed weekend!

  2. I loved reading about the CFA biscuit! And what a blessing that Jim was able to start back to the gym! God is good!

    We’ve had a couple of those meals from leftovers this week, too. We just put the plate in the microwave and viola! Dinner is served!

    Glad you had a good week, my friend.

    • Isn’t it nice to have dinner that way sometimes? My cooking hasn’t changed all that much with just the two of us, since we like to eat leftovers for lunch and sometimes dinner.

  3. How wonderful that your husband is back to the gym AND he surprised you with your breakfast biscuit 🙂

    I love a stress free week and I’ve learned to say No to many events this month. I ‘m thankful for the freedom and power to be able to say No, or Not now.

    I hope your DiL is feelling better soon.

    There’s nothing like a cozy blanket or soft sweater on a chilly day!

    Happy weekend, Barbara!

  4. Hi Barbara! Glad you had a good week. Your husband sounds like a really good guy. So glad he is recovering after surgery and back at the gym. Have a good weekend.

  5. Ah, that breathless over-booked feeling. Glad some of that burdened was lightened. And even the chores done by your thoughtful husband.

    That’s great that Jim feels well enough to return to the gym. I like his way of celebrating 🙂

    I like clearing out leftovers, too. Sometimes the meals are a bit mish-mashy but thankfully, we don’t care!

  6. CFA is so good! I also know the joy of finding the dishwasher empty 🙂 And YAY for one less place to go during the week. Love that too!

  7. Congrats to Jim for being able to be back at the gym!
    A lightened week is a good thing, even if you just have to back out of things. I’m sorry Mittu is sick. Hope she is better now.
    Have a good week!

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