Welcome to the final FFF of May. I’m not really ready to go from spring to summer. I know it’s not officially summer for a few weeks yet, but I’ve always felt that summer was June, July, and August. And whether I am ready or not, summer is coming! So I’d better gear up for it.
Susanne at Living to Tell the Story invites us to share what blessings the Lord has graced us with each week.
1. Memorial Day. Though I am sorry for the cost of life, I am thankful for those who gave their all that we might have the freedoms we enjoy today. I always like to watch the National Memorial Day concert on PBS the Sunday night before and hear stories of people from various wars.
Then we enjoyed having the family over for Jim’s grilled burgers and playing games.
2. A new camellia bush. Jim had gotten it for me for Mother’s Day, but it arrived late. He planted it this week. It’s not supposed to bloom til later in the summer, so I hope it will be established by then.
3. New flowers. Jim cut back the spent daffodil foliage and planted some annuals by our front sidewalk.
4. Mild weather. The weather apps have been showing rain every day for almost two weeks. We’ve not gotten nearly as much as predicted. And, thankfully, we haven’t had any storms. The rain that we have received has been pleasant and gentle.
5. More impromptu times with the kids. Mittu brought dinner over when they came to do laundry, then they stopped in later this week as well. We went out for lunch Sunday after church, too.
How was your last week of May?
Stray Thoughts 
May was filled with highs and lows. But, God is good and there were more highs than lows. 🙂 The grands were here yesterday. Lots of laughter and fun. Have a blessed weekend! 🙂
May was busy and June-Sept will be busy but a different kind of busy if that makes sense. My duties as a small group Bible study leader end next week BUT i have the hiking group to run/lead and have scheduled 2 hikes a week in July! Except for the one when Dave and I are away. But time with Christian people is always a blessing, even when busy. I enjoyed your faves and I wish I had remembered to turn on PBS for the concert!! When the girls were little we would be camping Memorial Day weekend but i was happy to be home as we had rain almost the entire weekend! It was needed and then the rest of the week was lovely. Pretty annuals! Jim did a great job!
I’ve not minded the rain, and I too am thankful that we didn’t have any storms in our area. I’m not ready for hot temps though.
I’ve been toying with getting a large pot and planting some small plants or flowers in it. Unfortunately, plants seem to fear me so I don’t know how it will work out!
This feels like a gentle pause at the end of a busy week. The mix of gratitude, family time, and simple everyday blessings makes it very grounding. It’s a good reminder to slow down and notice the small things that are often the most meaningful. Thanks for sharing this Barbara.