I'm a bit late to the party this week. It's been cold, colder this year than I remember other Januarys. But in the midst of ice and cold, there is so much to be thankful for. Some weeks I have to think a bit to list my blessings here. This week, it's come easy. Thank you, Susanne at
Living to Tell the Story for giving us this spot each week. Come join us!
1. A fall. . .not a blessing in itself but a blessing that I came out of it relatively unharmed. A slip or a trip, I can't remember which, but I fell heavily on some concrete. My only injury was a skinned knee and some abrasions on three of my fingers. I'm sore today - this being the third day afterwards but not at all what I thought I would feel.
2. Breakfast and kitties. . . Thursday, I took my daughter in law to the vet to drop off the girl kitties to be spayed. Thankfully, she's been able to find a non-profit that does this for a minimal cost. All four girls were dropped off and then we headed for breakfast. I always enjoy spending time with my daughter in law. She is a treasure and a blessing - and the one who helped me up off the street when I fell. The kitties came through the procedure doing well.
3. All Creatures Great and Small. . .
photo courtesy of PBS website
I've read all of James Herriot's books and watched the 1970s TV series. This new adaptation is, to me, even better! Season 5 premiered last Sunday and I was very excited. The vets and Skeldale House are in the throes of World War 2, and it promises to be a great season. It can be found on PBS - for me Sunday's a 9 pm. Since I subscribe to PBS Passport, I can watch it any time.
4. Upcoming trip to Florida. . . In less than a week, I'll be winging my way to Florida for a few days of family time. My extended weather forecast has it with possible rain and snow on the day I leave so I'll be glad to go south for some sunshine. With that said, Florida is having unseasonably cold weather as well. I'll just be thankful to be with my daughter and son in law before they head to France.
5. Lunch with a friend. . .Barbara and I had a delightful lunch yesterday at Red Lobster. It was fun to catch up since Christmas and share laughs. I think it's amazing that some of my best friends I originally met on a blog. Barbara and I visited each other's blogs while I still lived in Florida and since she was living in the same area I was moving to; it was just natural to meet up that first time. What has continued is a wonderful friendship (and great lunches!)
My thoughts and prayers are with Southern California and the out of control wildfires. The winter storms this year have also been brutal for parts of our country. Sometimes it's hard to get online and find any good news. But it comes - like the cease-fire between Hamas and Israel and the soon release of the hostages. And every day, I hear of people donating campers to those living in tents in NC and that area.
It all reminds me . . . .
Have a good weekend!
