Another month almost gone! It's been a cold couple of months, and I've been so appreciative of the blessings God sends my way in the simple things I take for granted - a warm home, cozy nights, warm, nourishing food and the blessing of family and friends. With so many in this world lacking, it is even more important for me to think of what I I have and not what I have not. Join us over at Living to Tell the Story to share what is wonderful in your life. And thank you, Susanne for hosting this!
1. Snowfall: Although I'm ready to see the end of it, I was thankful to see the gentle snowfall we had on Wednesday. It amounted to not quite 2 inches for me, but it was so pretty, and the air is always so crisp and fresh when it happens. It's pretty much gone now but I did enjoy the freshness of it.
2. Preparations for a move to France: No - not me! But my daughter and son in law leave the first part of March for their adventure of living in France. Preparations are going well. Things are being sold, and all looks in good shape. My daughter is having a roller coaster of emotions, but she and her hubby are excited for this new adventure. I'll be blogging off and on as they settle in.
3. Brushing up on my school French: I told my daughter that I would be living vicariously with her in France, so I decided to brush up on my 4 years of high school French. It's coming back quickly which is fun. I've been using Duolingo which is a free learning program online. It progressed you very slowly so I'm tired of translating the same words into French and am ready to move on. Just ask me about "cat" and "dog" and "girl" and "woman" and "pizza" as well as "croissant" and I'm your person! I will eventually change to Babbel which does cost money, but it will get me much farther. On the bright side - I have learned a new word in French - cheval. That means horse.
4. Knitting going well: With some online help from a knitting friend - Willow, I've completed two mitered squares for what will eventually be a blanket (size TBD). I had decided to use a #4 worsted yarn and have discovered that not all worsted is the same. I knit one square of one yarn and then another in a different yarn - same weight but they are definitely not the same size - by any stretch. Maybe it's my tension but I've decided to continue with one particular yarn and will order more of it in different colors.
5. Sleeping well: I have lots of problems with insomnia but lately I've been sleeping much better. I fall asleep in a reasonable time and when I wake up during the night, I fall asleep quicker. That is truly a blessing. My muscle aches have been much better with better sleep.
My prayers and attention have been on the releasing of the hostages from Gaza - those alive and those deceased. My heart is breaking for those still in captivity, for those who are adjusting to "normal" life again and for those who are mourning. I pray that someday such violence and hatred will end. For those of us who understand, we all know Who the answer it. . .
I hope everyone has a blessed weekend.
