This has been one hectic week. The last two, in fact, have been busier than usual. It’s good to stop and take a breath and remember God’s blessings scattered through the days. I’m sharing with Susanne and friends at Living to Tell the Story.
1. Getting through. I’m thankful for God’s faithfulness in getting me through the last couple of weeks and various answers to prayer along the way. I have a couple of things on the agenda next week, but then July looks like a more normal schedule.
2. Father’s Day. We enjoyed celebrating Jim and Jason with stroganoff, and a Chantilly cake Mittu made with berries on top and between layers.
We got a few photos–unfortunately, Jesse had already left by the time we took them, and of course Jeremy was in RI.
3. A gastroenterology visit went well. The things they gave me to try last time seem to be helping.
4. Ruby Tuesday BOGO. When we get take-out, it’s usually fast food. Last weekend, we wanted something a little more upscale. I checked my “Sales” email folder and found a buy one entree/get one free offer from Ruby Tuesdays–and it was only good for last weekend. Good timing! We has Crispy Shrimp and Ribs along with a baked potato. Jim grabbed a bagged salad from the grocery store on his way to pick up the take-out.
5. Radio Interview. I had an interview Wednesday with Kurt and Kate Mornings on Moody Radio Florida. They wanted to discuss my post Life Doesn’t Always Turn Out Like We Thought It Would. We had a technical glitch at the beginning, with a delay in my responses getting to them. So they switched to using my phone. The sound is a little fuzzy, but at least it worked. My oldest son recorded it for me and made a link for the interview. You can listen to it here if you like. There are some commercials and a weather report in the middle. I cringed a little as I listened to it yesterday, noticing the “ums” and “you knows” and the dead air space as I pondered the answer to some of their questions. I don’t usually think “on my feet” very well—I guess that’s one reason I like to write: I can take time to process. But I prayed for the words God wanted me to say before and during the interview, so I trust it was helpful to listeners.
The eggs in our flower arrangement have hatched!
Have a great weekend!
Stray Thoughts 
I enjoy reading about your life. 🙂 Have a blessed weekend!
What wonderful photos of you and your husband and the son/grandson. I am so happy whatever your docs have you doing is working for you.
I love sales of BOGO’s for restaurants!! Everything is so pricey now!
Aw….baby birds are darling!!
Have a restful weekend Barbara. I’m heading to your link now to hear you!!
What great pictures from Father’s Day! I especially like the one of you and Jim.
I did listen to the interview…I love hearing your voice and honestly, friend, I didn’t notice the “umms” and “you knows”. I enjoyed the interview but wish the entire 21 minutes could have been just the interview without the commercials and weather report. But then, that’s radio. Good job, You!
Hi Barbara! That is a very nice picture of you and Jim. So glad that your family had a nice Father’s Day, and that Jim was honored. It’s good that radio interview went well. Answers to prayers are always something to be grateful for. Have a good weekend. See you again soon!
That’s terrific that you got to do the interview (and now it’s behind you). Agree with others — what a terrific photo of the two of you.
Well, now you’ve got me craving stroganoff. That cake is a beauty. Glad you were nearly all together for Father’s Day.
Your Ruby Tuesday meal sounds terrific. And nice that you can take it home and add whatever you like.
What a blessing to have medication working well for you.
Love the sweet update on your baby birds.
Glad the medical visit went well. That is a lovely photo of you and your husband and that cake looks delicious. Have a good weekend.
I enjoyed your interview and to be honest I didn’t notice any “um”s etc 🙂 I really dislike hearing my own voice so kudos to you for listening to yourself! Beautiful photos. When the kids grow up I am realizing just how hard it is to get a picture with everyone. My dad loved stroganoff too!
You did great during your interview. I’ve often wondered if hosts give their guest any clue ahead of time of what they want. I don’t think well on my feet either but you did fine. I enjoyed it.
A nice photo of the three guys. Maybe you could photo shop Jeremy and Jesse in? LOL
I’m glad that your GI appointment went well. I’m looking forward to our lunch!
Have a great weekend.
Nice to hear your voice ! The cake looks delicious and the pictures are very nice ! Timothy is growing !!
Getting here so late to comment but I’ve had a hectic week myself. What great pics! I especially like the one of you and Jim. You look so happy! The cake look delicious! Now I’m off to listen to the link and put a voice to your face. 🙂