This has been a challenging week, but one where it’s especially good to look for the highlights along the way. It’s not a matter of just “looking on the bright side,” but counting God’s blessings. I’m sharing with Susanne and friends at Living to Tell the Story.
1. Christmas decorating. I’m so thankful the whole family comes over to help decorate for Christmas (except for our out-of-state one 😦 ). Not only does everything get done in good time, but we have fun reminiscing over the decorations.
One tradition that arose over the years is that one of the boys–I think Jason, usually–puts one of our snowflake ornaments in an unusual place. Once it was on the ceiling above a chair. Another time it was on a shelf with some figurines. This time there was a whole line of them. 🙂
2. Mittu makes dinner on decorating night, this time a chili with cornbread baked on top dish.
3. Heating pads. My lower back was hurting last week, which happens every now and then. Usually Tylenol and Icy Hot over a couple of days take care of it. But Saturday night, one particular muscle in my back kept spasming painfully. Tylenol and Icy Hot weren’t touching it. I spent a couple of days and one night in my desk chair with a heating pad. I know they say to ice muscles, but a heating pad usually works for me. It’s much better now, but still twinging a little. So I am moving slowly and carefully.
4. My dear husband outdid himself this week, making dinner, taking care of the house, fetching things for me.
5. Cyber Monday shopping. We got most of our shopping done, finding some great deals.
Bonus: Procedure scheduled. I finally got a call back from the cardiologist’s office and have the ablations for atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation scheduled for January.
Special Bonus: My heart rate went back to normal last night after being in atrial flutter for two weeks!
How was your week?
Stray Thoughts 
Praise God for a family who helps you decorate, for the heart rate back to normal and for the appt made.
I love the look of your kitchen and the snowflakes over the doorway.
YUM…I LOVE a good bowl of chili and cornbread. (I use ground bison for mine).
Husbands who help are a true blessing, aren’t they?
Enjoy this first December weekend!
I love all the traditions that families come up with for Christmas decorations. I like the snow flake ones!
Such good news about the upcoming medical procedure date and that your heart rhythm is back as it should be. I’m glad that you are surrounded by wonderful family who are there to help.
My Christmas shopping is all done as well. A good feeling.
I too love that your family helps decorate! Here, it’s mostly me, but I do love remembering sentimental things about the various ornaments and bits of decor 🙂 I love your house–I love arched doorways! Very glad your heart rate returned to normal and that procedures are scheduled. I visited a friend this week while her husband had brain surgery. In view of that, it makes my little worries seem more minor.
I’ve thought that, too–I know others who are facing much worse conditions and treatments, and that helps put mine in perspective. I’m trying to just not think about the ablations until their time comes.
Itvis actrue blessing to have your procedures scheduled and have your heart back in good rhythm.
I love the surprise snowflakes. And it is wonderful to have all the help with decorating.
Enjoy your bright happy home this week! Willow
Praying for you. You are a dear friend. 🙂
Thanks so much. 🙂
That’s so good to hear about your heart rate calming. Have been praying for that while you await your procedure — and now that’s scheduled! So glad.
Love hearing about your decorating traditions and all your local family gathering for it. I might look up that chili with cornbread on top recipe. Sounds cozy.
Hoping your back also calms down from the spasms.
Praise God your heart rate went back to normal! Glad those appointments are booked. Love the traditions that evolve in families. Sorry about your back. That is really difficult. Yay for good deals.