Share 4 Something - February 2025

Today is the time for Share 4 Somethings.  Jennifer has given us these prompts to talk about:  things we loved, some things we learned, some things that went well, and some things we let go of.  Here's the Link-up. So here we go!

Things I Loved:  I have really loved reading this month.  I've read six books and I'm in the middle of 3 others.  One of the 3 is a companion book to the Bible Study my daughter and I are doing together.  I also enjoyed working a puzzle earlier in the month and I finished another last night.  I picked up 4 more from my sister yesterday to work.  Puzzles are a good evening activity during this cold weather.

Some Things I've Learned:  I love doing Bible study with my daughter.  I learn so much from her thoughts and hopefully she learns some from me.  I didn't necessarily just learn that this month but it's reinforced every time we do a new one together.

Some Things That Went Well:  I'm almost finished with the current blanket I'm crocheting.  I think I'll probably get it finished before the end of the month (hopefully today) and that makes me happy,

Some Things I Let Go Of:  I was reading the Bible through chronologically and I've done it before.  But I just feel like I'm reading just to say I've done it and wasn't getting too much out of it.  So after talking with hubby, I decided to drop trying to read to a schedule and instead I've decided to start in the Psalms and slow down and try to enjoy and learn what God wants to tell me.  To just spend time in His Presence. I may read one chapter or I may read just 1 verse.  I just want to be with Him.  God wants me to want Him as much as He wanted me. (After all, He sent Jesus to die for me.)  Please understand, I'm not writing this to say reading through the Bible in a year is bad. I think reading through the Bible in a year can be a good thing (and it has been for me in the past) but currently, I just feel this is more what I need.

Thanks for visiting and I hope you have a great day!

Cathy

Share 4 Somethings - May 2024

My May edition of Share 4 Somethings, where I'll talk about the things I loved or disliked, accomplished, improved upon or something that needs improvement, and noticed throughout May. Link-up is here. Link-up is here.

Loved or Disliked: I really loved our ladies Bible Study, which I've mentioned several times before. I love these ladies and enjoy talking about the things of God with them and also just talking about life with them too. I learn so much from them and am constantly being encouraged by them.

I also enjoyed Mother's Day. I heard from both girls and then I loved going out to spending time with my MIL and and my husband's brother and wife and youngest son. So much great conversation.

I also love these beautiful roses given to me
 by a sweet lady at church who grew them herself.

I disliked some of the storms we had, but I am so thankful we were kept safe through them all.

Accomplished: I got my annual mammogram done and all looks good. I'm almost 8 years cancer free. Thank you God. This is my annual reminder to all who read this...Don't forget to get the "girls" checked cause you don't want to be like me and only have one "girl" to get checked. And no, they don't give discounts because you only have one to get mashed! lol

Improved Upon or Something that Needs Improvement: I really need to get out and do some yard work. My bushes need to be trimmed again. I have a spot in the back yard I need to plant some grass seed. I also bought some sandpaper and black spray paint, because the rockers on the front porch need to be painted again. Let's see if I can get these things completed before the next Share 4 Somethings.

Noticed: This morning as I walked with Lucy, I noticed these flowers in the neighborhood. 

 

Thanks for visiting. Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Cathy

Friday Photos

 

Hubby and I had a wonderful vacation to Myrtle Beach.  We did a lot of relaxing and watching Christmas movies.  We spent time on the balcony and I spent time on the beach.  We had really nice weather most of the time.  The first day was really cold, but after that not so bad.  Most days I could go out without a jacket, but there were a few that required a hoodie.  We had rain 2 days in a row our second to last weekend there.  But honestly we didn't mind at all.  The beach is still beautiful even in the rain.  We just enjoyed it from our balcony.  

I think there was a family on the beach that made this and I thought it was cute.

We had some really good food.  One of our favorites is a little Italian restaurant called Toffino's.  If you're ever in Myrtle Beach, I recommend you stop there.  We got it twice and took it back to our room.  There portions are large and we realized the next time we need to split a meal and maybe get a salad with it, as neither one of us could finish ours. I did not take pictures, but I put a link above. 

We also enjoyed several times getting something from DQ and taking it to Warbird Park and watching the planes taking off and landing at Myrtle Beach International Airport.  I've added a link to their website if you're interested.  Their newest memorial was dedicated while we were there.  It's in honor of those who served during WWII.  I took a couple pictures there one day.

I know some of these photos were posted before, but here they are again.  I hope you are having a great day.  I'm enjoying just spending a day at home.  Thanks for visiting.

Cathy