This has been an up and down kind of week. I was in atrial fibrillation for about fifteen hours one day. And I am on my third round of antibiotics for a stubborn case of cellulitis. 
Today I am focusing on the good things with Susanne and friends at Living to Tell the Story.
1. Pi Day. 3/14–the number of pi–is as good a day as any to have pies. đ We started the morning with a breakfast quiche Mittu has sent over with Jason and Timothy when they came to watch the lunar eclipse the night before. Then I made spaghetti pie (thanks to a link from Susan) and Brazi bites while Mittu made hamburger pie, vegetables, and chocolate pretzel pie.
At some point during the night, I heard Mittu say she was glad she married into a family of nerds. đ
2. Winning a gift card. Speaking of Susan, I won an Amazon gift card from a give-away she had.
3. Safety in storms. One night this week, our area was predicted to receive severe storms and possibly tornadoes. Thankfully, all we got was some rain. But at one point when we had the TV on, we saw the local news channel had preempted all scheduled programming to cover the storms. They said a possible tornado was heading to the town where my youngest son lives. We called him to let him know and discussed the best places in his house to stay if a tornado did come. He only got hail. None of us lost power. We were very thankful.
4. Snail mail. With digestive issues from the antibiotics I’ve been taking, I haven’t been to church in a few weeks. A couple of sweet ladies sent me cards. Then my friend Dianna and I both mentioned liking a particular author (Michele Phoenix), and Dianna asked if I’d like to have some of her books by that author. I got her package and a lovely note last Friday.
5. Friends who pray. I’m so thankful to have friends I can email or text with prayer requests.
Bonus: The first day of spring. I’ve been looking forward to this for weeks. đ Even though it was overcast and cool, it’s a promise of better weather to come!
How was your week?
Stray Thoughts 
I’m sorry to hear you’re not feeling well but glory to God for the power of prayer and praying friends!
I love that your church body sent you some nice cards.
HAHAH Mittu’s comment sounds like one I would make. We only had pizza pie that day but that dessert one sounds heavenly!!
How fun to win the gift card!!
I hope you get to feeling much better. I will add you again to my prayer list.
Enjoy the weekend and the start of Spring!
I’m sorry to hear it hasn’t been the best week health-wise! I’ll continue praying. Laughing with your daughter-in-law; yes, there could many things worse than a family of nerds đ Your spaghetti pie looks wonderful! Also the dessert đ I ended up making spaghetti pie on pi day too, as well as a peanut butter pie we like. Thanks for the rec. on the book (at my place) on the wives of A. Judson. Often while reading his bio I wished for more info on his wives, so I’ll see if I can find that one.
Feel better this week!
You have had a rough few weeks with the cellulitis and then the day in A-fib. I continue to pray for you, my friend.
Thank you for the mention, Barbara. I was so glad to share those books with you because I know you will enjoy them and appreciate Michele’s writing as much as I did/do.
Next March 14 would you please set a couple of extra plates on the table? Carroll and I would certainly enjoy Pi Day at your house! Everything looks incredible…and I had to laugh out loud at Mittu’s comment about being glad she married into a family of nerds!
Congratulations on winning the gift card! That’s so neat!
I hope you have a lovely weekend, my friend.
Oh, Barbara. I’m so sorry about all the antibiotics plus the afib. You are in my prayers. I’m glad you’re turning your mind to the blessings of the week even as you deal with these health issues.
Mittu and you all are mutually blessed. That was lovely for the women of your church to think of you and pray as well. You’ve got a good community.
The storms were scary. I’m glad that your son was untouched.
How nice of Dianna to send you the books. I know you’ll enjoy them.
I’m hoping that pesky cellulitis will resolve soon. You’ve had a challenging week this week, health wise!
I totally missed pi day. I think it’s fun to be a nerd!
Have a great weekend.
Hello friend. I’m praying you feel better today. Have a blessed weekend! đ
Nothing wrong with nerds lol. Sorry you’re still struggling with the cellulitis and the effects of taking antibiotics. I hope it improves soon.
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