Thank you for your encouragement and prayers concerning my not-so-great week last week. This week has been better. The microwave still isn’t fixed. But we’ll manage. 🙂 My heart rate is back to normal though the rhythm isn’t completely there yet. But I feel much better this week.
When some things are going wrong, they fill our vision until that’s all we can see. But this practice of looking for God’s hand whether the week seems good or bad reminds us that He is always with us and showers many more blessings on us than we often realize. I’m thankful Susanne at Living to Tell the Story began and still encourages this practice not only of gratefulness, but of sharing with others to encourage them as well.
On to this week:
1. The first day of fall! We’re starting to see a little change of color in the leaves. But I mainly enjoy knowing that the high temperatures of summer will soon give way. In fact, our forecast shows highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s the next several days.
2. Avoiding a cold. I had a painful sore throat earlier this week and was afraid it was going to progress to head or chest congestion. Thankfully it never did and feels better now.
3. Much-needed rain. Thankfully, it was mostly a gentle, pleasant rain.
4. Culver’s. I may have mentioned them before. Though they promote mainly their burgers, we like that they have a variety of options to choose from. I like their Beef Pot Roast sandwich and Crispy Shrimp, among other things.
5. Book discussion. Our writing critique group starts our sessions with an icebreaker question. This week we talked about favorite novels that involved books–either set in a bookstore or library or having a lot of bookish references (or if they hadn’t read a books like that, they could mention a favorite character from a novel). The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society was mentioned most often, both the book and the movie. It was an enjoyable discussion that I wish could have gone on for hours.
Simple blessings for a fairly low-key week–a blessing in itself.
How was your week?
I loved that book AND the movie. As did my oldest girl.
I’m glad you are feeling better and having a good week.
I’m thankful for no more high humidity here in eastern NY. It’s been a perfect weather week although tomorrow will be cloudy with rain moving in come evening.
Happy weekend!!
We like Culver’s chocolate milkshakes. Sadly they aren’t available in Maine, but it’s fun to see them when we travel.
TT
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I missed FFF last week, but I’m glad to hear you are feeling better, Barbara, and that good health prevailed this week.
The first time we went to Culver’s was on a visit to see our son and family in Wisconsin. It’s still a tradition when we go there, although they have opened their restaurants here now.
Loved the Guernsey book and movie! I read the book twice.
Low-key weeks are my faves!!! I know the joy of a sore throat that DOESN’T progress to more 🙂 And I’m so glad your heart is settling down. You’re so right about the advantages of looking on the bright side. A friend of mine started a Facebook group message where we list a grateful thing each day. It’s nice!
Barbara, I’m so glad to hear that your week this week was better than the trying one you had last week.
I don’t think I’ve read The Gurnsey Literary Society, but I have seen the movie and enjoyed it greatly.
So glad you had a better week and are doing better!
I am so loving these temps! And that rain was so refreshing.
I’m so glad that you are feeling better and your heart rate is down. Also glad that sore throat is gone with no other cold symptoms.
I love Culvers So many options but I usually get the Mushroom Swiss burger.
Have a great weekend.
Good to hear that you are feeling better now.
I’ve heard that a Culver’s is coming to our county!
That book club discussion sounds like it was great. I haven’t read that book. It needs to go on to my to-be-read list. Willow
I did like both the book and movie, It would have been fun to discuss it with others, I am glad you are feeling better. Praying you continue on to feeling great. I don’t think we have Culvers in my neck of the woods.