Thankful Thursday

Got to have breakfast with my husband last Wednesday.  Nothing special (McDonald's) but it was nice getting that time together before work.

Thankful for a beautiful evening walk with my puppy.  Also thankful for the beautiful blooms on those trees.  God sure makes beautiful stuff!

Unfortunately this picture doesn't show their true beauty

Wonderful time on Saturday with just hubby and I taking a drive and going to Rocky Fork State Park and just spending time together.  I love Saturday drives.

Thankful for time with my sisters on Saturday night.  We went for a quick dinner and then some shopping.  We had such a good time together.  I love my sisters and am very thankful to have them both.

Thankful to get another Virtual 5K in on Sunday afternoon.  That's 2 for me!  Yay!

Me with my medal

I'm so thankful for my grandson.  My daughter took him to see the Easter Bunny last night and it must have warn him out?  lol

I'm also thankful for Rebecca who runs this link-up every week which reminds me to be intentionally thankful.  And I'm thankful for each one who visits here and reads and/or comments.

So what are you thankful for this week?


Cathy

My Weekend

It was a good weekend.  God is so good to me.  I don't deserve His grace, but I sure do appreciate it.  So here's some of what we did.

I woke up early on Saturday and read for a bit and then dosed back off and didn't get up until after 8:00am.  I love starting a Saturday this way.  Hubby and I then headed out for a Saturday drive.  We stopped for lunch at Ponderosa and then headed out to Rocky Fork State Park.  It has a beautiful lake and we just relaxed there and talked and just spent time together.
 

What a beautiful day.  It was so fun watching the boats.  Although they are not in this photo.

Kerri video called while we were there and showed me Colton's first Easter Basket.

Isn't that just too cute.  Colton loves Minions.

 Then it was on to Walmart and our regular Saturday shopping trip only we were a lot farther from home than normal.  Nothing exciting purchased, but definitely needed items.  Then we headed home as I was supposed to meet my sisters and we were running a little late.  When we got home, I helped hubby unload the van and then ran right back out the door to meet my sisters.  Evidently, Lucy was not happy at all that I left.  Hubby sent this picture.

Doesn't she look so dejected.  He said she stayed like that for about an hour.  Poor baby.

My sisters and I went to dinner and then shopped for a bit.  It was a good time.  I really enjoy being with my sisters and am glad we are making an effort to be together at least once most weeks.

 Sunday we went to church and had a wonderful Palm Sunday Service.  The kids' Sunday School teacher brought Palm Leaves for the kids and taught them about Palm Sunday.  They then brought the Palm leaves into church and had them wave them every time God or Jesus was mentioned.  It was so very cool.  I can't believe how many times during the service God or Jesus name was mentioned.  I mean it should be that way, but I just didn't realize how often until I saw the palms being waved.  It really was so very neat to see not only the kids but quite a few of the adults waving those palms.  I can't even explain how it made me feel.  God is so worthy of our praises.

After church, hubby and I had lunch and then went home.  I decided to do my next Virtual 5K for Earth Day.  It was such a beautiful day and perfect for a walk.  Lucy walked almost half of it with me and then I dropped her off at home and finished on my own.  Here's the award.

Earth Day 5K Medal

Sunday evening we went back to church and had a great Bible Study.  Then it was home where I tried to catch up on my Bible Study lessons that I had gotten behind on this week.  And now it's back to work on Monday morning.

Hope you had a great weekend!

Cathy

Friday Foto Friends

It's  time for Friday Foto Friends.  Click the button above and you can join in with us. Hubby and I enjoying heading out on Saturdays and driving back roads and seeing what we can see.  Here are some photos we've taken over the last couple of weeks.

Pheasant we saw running along the edge of the road

If finally must have got tired of running and went into hiding

I've never seen a round barn before.  Isn't it pretty?

Burial site of Annie Oakley and her husband Frank Butler.  They died just a few weeks apart.  Rumor has it that she was cremated and then when he died her ashes were put in one of her shooting trophies and buried with him.  They said he died from a broken heart after she died.

This is a red headed woodpecker at our bird feeder.  It's not the greatest picture because the screen is on the window.  He always hangs off the feeder like this when he eats.

Covered bridge we came across the other day.  It's in Houston Woods State Park

I so love driving around our state and exploring things I've never seen before.

Thankful Thursday

It's time for Thankful Thursday.  Click the button above to join in with Rebecca Jo at Knit by God's Hand.

Things I am thankful for this week:

Video Chat - I'm so thankful for this as I'm getting to spend time with Kerri and Colton.  Makes my heart happy.  I actually got to sing to Colton on Saturday night before bed.  Such a sweet time for this GiGi.

I just love this sweet face!

My Sweet Hubby - He's always so willing to do anything for me.  He contacted me today to see if I needed anything for lunch.  I had brought my lunch, but I wanted a diet Coke and a small fry.  He went out and got it for me.  I am so blessed to have this man.

Health - I got my port out on Friday.  I am so thrilled to have this out.  I just feel like that's another step in the right direction.  God has been so good to me in this battle with cancer. Now to just live each day at a time and trust God with everything else.

So what are you thankful for this week.?



 

Wednesday Hodgepodge

Hello: 

It's Wednesday which means it's time for the Wednesday Hodgepodge.  If you'd like to play along with the rest of us, just click on the button above which will take you to Joyce's blog.  She has the questions, you give the answers on your blog and then link-up on her page.  It's a great way to meet new people and to learn more about your fellow-bloggers.  But first before you leave, won't you read my answers and comment.  I love comments.  Have a great day!!

1. April is Lawn and Garden Month. On a scale of 1-10 what's the current state of your lawn and/or garden. (10=a showpiece, 1=send in the professionals). Tell us about any lawn or garden plans you have for this month.
Maybe a 3 or 4.  Definitely need to put out some mulch this year.  Right now we need mowing bad, but we're having too much rain. The only other thing is adding some baskets of flowers for the front porch and baker's rack I have out front.

2. "Many things grow in the garden that were never sown there."~Thomas Fuller  What does this quote mean to you?
Never heard this and not sure I agree.  I think we reap what we sow.  But I'm sure there is more to this quote than I'm getting right now.  Hopefully, I'll learn something from your answers.

3. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think about God?
He loves me!  Amazing!!!

4. If we were chatting in person, how would I know if you were nervous?
My face might be red and I'd probably be fluttering my hands around some.

5. Do you like the color yellow? Would I find any in your home or wardrobe? Daffodils, tulips, roses, sunflowers, day lily, black eyed susan...which yellow bloom on this list is your favorite?
I do like yellow. There's none in my house, but I'm hoping to use it in my bathroom when I get around to painting and updating it.  I don't wear much yellow.  On this list, probably sunflowers or black eyed susan would be my favorite.  But actually, I like the yellow dandelion.  I think it's pretty in the green grass.  

6. Flip flops or bare feet?
Bare feet

7. Tell us about any Easter plans, celebrations, or traditions you'll carry out this month.
Church for sure and then usually we go to lunch with my husband's family.  No other plans, other than sending something to my daughters and grandson.  Not totally sure what yet.

8.  Insert your own random thought here.
Over the weekend my youngest (the one with my grandson) moved to the Chicago area.  Boy, I already miss them!  I'm happy for them, but it's breaking this GiGi's heart.  However, hubby said we'll make a trip up to see her in just a few weeks.  Can't wait!!

This is them at the beach up there on Sunday