The last Friday of February–the end of a busy month. I’m pausing with Susanne at Living to Tell the Story to be grateful for the large and small blessings of the week.
1. My daughter-in-law’s birthday.
It’s a joy to celebrate her on her special day. Jason and Timothy made the heart-shaped brownie with frosting and sprinkles. Timothy is so tall now, we had to ask him to stoop down to be in the picture. 🙂
2. Good cardiology visit with the PA. This was just a follow-up two weeks after starting the new medication to see how it was doing. It seems to be fine so far.
3. An impromptu dinner date. My appointment was mid-afternoon, and by the time we headed home, it was almost dinner time. I suggested eating dinner at Texas Road House, even though it was a little early. As always, the food was so good there. My only complaint about this restaurant is that it is noisy, but it was a little less so this time. I had grilled pork chops, baked potato, and a salad, with enough for lunch for leftovers the next day. And their rolls and cinnamon butter were wonderful.
4. Great Bible studies. My friend Melanie suggested doing some type of Bible study together. We decided to go through Jen Wilkin’s None Like Him: 10 Reasons God Is Different From Us and Why That’s a Good Thing. This book is about the attributes only God has–infinitude, omniscience, etc. I had read it a few years ago and knew I wanted to read it again some time. It brings so much more out of the reading to discuss it with someone. It’s not laid out like a fill-in-the-blank Bible study, but it does have a few discussion questions at the end.
Then our ladies Bible study is using True Woman 201: Interior Design: Ten Elements of Biblical Womanhood by Mary Kassian and Nancy Leigh DeMoss (now Wolgemuth). We usually study a book of the Bible, but for various reasons decided to do a topical one this time. I had read this book about ten years ago and kind of felt like I didn’t really need to go through it again. But it’s been beneficial. There are several younger women attending who haven’t been in our Bible study before (at least since I have been there), and I have been so encouraged by their comments and insights.
5. Chick-Fil-A biscuit. I had a bad bout of food poisoning after eating food from Chick-Fil-A a year or two ago and haven’t had the stomach to eat much from there since. It had to have been a fluke, because we used to get food from there regularly. But I just didn’t have an appetite for them any more. Jim was out early one morning and texted to ask about bringing Chick-Fil-A breakfast biscuits home since he was near them. It was good!
Have you had a good last week of February?
Stray Thoughts 
What special blessing the Lord gave you this week, Friend! I love it that your son and grandson made the brownie in the shape of a heart for Mittu’s birthday. How special.
Really happy to hear that your cardiology appointment went well. Our friend came through his ablation well yesterday.
I feel the same way about Texas Roadhouse. Their food is always done to perfection, but the noise is more than I like to deal with.
How fun…two Bible studies in one week! That’s such a blessing.
I am so sorry to hear that at one time you had food poisoning as a result of eating food from Chick-fil-A. Happy to hear that this time the breakfast biscuit was good!
Oh I really enjoyed the book None Like Him and in 2023 I took a class based on that book! It was a treat since I was newly retired to be able to take the class on a Wed morning at church! I SO loved that book and the class discussion. I’m glad you’re enjoying it too.
Happy birthday to Mittu. That brownie looks AWESOMELY delicious.
I’ve never been to Texas Roadhouse although we do have a couple here in our region. I just looked at the online menu and see that I could get some chicken salad dishes or salmon ones. (I don’t eat beef or pork). In fact, their menu looks like one Dave would love. He DOES still eat beef although he’s cut back for heart health reasons.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Happy Birthday to Mittu! How great that the guys made her a cake. I’m sure it meant a lot to her, especially being the cook and baker that she is.
I’m glad to hear you had a good report from your Dr., and that the meds are going well. My husband and I share a cardiologist. Who would’ve thought when we met over 40 years ago that we would have this in common one day? We do like her!
Eating out or getting take in is always a favorite in my book.
Have a good weekend, Barbara.
What a good week! Happy birthday to Mittu; my son-in-law had a birthday in Feb. also (it’s fun to have a son-in-law this year!) For some reason I got a free CFA biscuit this week so I picked it up yesterday after going to the dentist. I usually am not “out and about” in the mornings so it worked well to have the appointment then. I love TX Roadhouse too but yeah, it can be loud. So grateful for your good cardiologist appointment!
A rich and delicious week for you! We don’t have either of those restaurants where we live in Canada, but we enjoyed lunch out this week at a little local place that serves the BEST mushroom and dill soup.
Love that family shot of your dear Mitu and the tall Timothy.
Yes, I totally agree with you that studying material in a group setting is so enriching. Glad you got a second pass with that study and with friends.
How nice that you can enjoy certain foods again.
Happy birthday to Mittu and that’s a lovely photo of the 3 of them together. The cake looks great. Glad the medical appointment went well and that you enjoyed your dinner out. I think studying with other people is always better than trying to do it on your own. Enjoy the weekend.
Chick-Fil-A breakfast biscuits are the best. I’m glad you had one you enjoyed.
It is so rewarding to study scripture with another person. I’m enjoying Jen Wilkin’s book.
Timothy certainly is getting tall! Happy Birthday to Mittu!
Happy Birthday to Mittu. Lovely photo. I am so glad the medical appointment went well.
Happy Birthday to Muttu! Yes, Timothy is getting so tall.
I’m glad your dr visit went well. Having dinner out and extra food for leftover meals is great, too.
Happy March!
Hi Barbara, I finally have a chance to visit. Happy Birthday to Mittu and that cake looks delicious! I am glad your meds are working. I am reading the first book of the AD Chronicles called First Light. I read them years ago when they came out and wanted to read them again. The series is by Brock and Bodie Thoene. Have you heard of them? I love to read historical fiction. The books you are reading sound interesting too. That is nice that you and Melanie are doing a study together. Have a great rest of the week!
Both those bible studies sound really good! Fun that you can do it with a friend and have good discussion. Happy Birthday to Mittu! Glad you had a good cardiologist follow up. Impromtu dinners out are always fun!