Happy Friday to you! I am writing my Friday Fave Fives while staring out the windows at a very grey sky loaded with clouds filled with rain and more rain. But the daffodils and grape hyacinths are blooming and the grass is green in the back garden. There is always beauty and gratitude in the midst of grey and rain. That's why I write out my five choices of gratitude every week. It helps me stay focused on the sunshine of life. I hope it helps you, too. Susanne, as always, is faithful to lead a group of bloggers in posting our FRIDAY FAVE FIVES.
1. Our grandson arrived home safely after his spring break trip to Seattle to visit his other grandparents. He had the best time!
2. A good visit with my Primary Care Doctor. I appreciate how she listens to me and takes the time to explain and even write down information for me.
3. I am so thankful for some sunny days this past week. Because we have had lots and lots of rain, the sun and warmth have been especially appreciated. In between the rainstorms, we were able to take a long walk/hike with the grand-dogs (and the daughters) at our local arboretum. And I was also able to begin working in the garden beds, clearing debris and pulling some weeds.
4. One morning, Nurse Daughter and I enjoyed a visit to our locally owned garden nursery. We wandered around and checked out all the plants and seeds, picked a few to bring home, and even found a couple of cute garden ornaments on sale. There's not much that's more fun than wandering among plants with your daughter.
5. It's definitely spring! Our beekeeper guy met with us and a neighbor to discuss bee hives and all the details about keeping your own hive. Then one afternoon, he came out to our house and checked our hive. Best news is that it is thriving and we will be able to add another hive box to provide our daughters with their own hives. More hives! More honey!
I do hope you are encouraged and are thankful for the many ways you are blessed this first week of April.
