It's hard to explain why I've missed 4 weeks of FFF - we have been away but only for a week and there have been quite a few things going on but as one friend described it I think I just had a bit of blogging fatigue.
It's also easy for me to let myself become demotivated, especially with all that's going on in the world right now but, I know that I have a lot to be thankful for and I need to take note of Susanne's reminder each week to think about that and join in here with other bloggers.
Here goes:
1. Going back to basics I'm thankful that I'm not living in a war zone or where there are major conflicts or in an area that's prone to flooding or wild fires. I'm also thankful that I have people who care about me, family and friends.
2. I'm thankful that, although there are people in our local area that need to use the food bank where I volunteer, there are lots of people /organisations who donate food or money and we are able to meet the needs of the people who come to the foodbank.
3. A chance to meet up with some former work colleagues and friends last Friday to celebrate the Centenary of the Ursuline Sisters in the UK. One of my former bosses is an Ursuline Sister and although our school wasn't an Ursuline school we received a great deal of support from the order when she was the Headteacher. The event started with a thanksgiving Mass in church followed by a lovely lunch in the nearby Ursuline school which my Mother-in-law, most of my Hubby's sisters and our daughter attended in the past. It was a lovely meal and a chance to catch up with people I hadn't seen for a while.
4. A meal out with Hubby on Wednesday. We had a voucher to use at a nearby pub and realised it was going to expire soon so we decided we had better use it!
5. Time with grandchildren. We've seen all of them over the past couple of weeks. The youngest ones are getting more and more chatty and Ella, the youngest, seems to have very quickly got the idea of using a potty so no longer in nappies. Vinny and Miles, the newly 3 year olds have some catching up to do lol.
Have a good weekend all.
No more nappies--that's a win! Way to go, Ella!
ReplyDeleteI agree that we need to also focus on the basics--no one shot at me today, I have clean water, enough food and a roof over my head.
That pub dinner looks yummy!
Have a good weekend. Glad to see you back on FFF.
Thank you.
DeleteWe forget sometimes what a blessing it is to live in peace and have clean food and water and dear loved ones. That's so good there are so many food service places. I'm glad you had a good time with old friends, a nice date with Hubby, and fun time with the grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteYour dinner in the pub looks really delicious. Glad to see you back on FFF. Have a good weekend and I'll see you again soon!
ReplyDeleteYay for Ella (btw: boys typically take longer to toilet train (based on my experience as a child development specialist and former special ed prek teacher :)
ReplyDeleteThe dinner in the pub sounds wonderful......red wine goes so well with bison too (I haven't had beef or pork since 2014).
I have no idea what the Ursuline sisters are but i'm assuming something to do with the Catholic church??
I hope you have a restful weekend!!
Yes the Ursulines are Catholic Nuns who do a lot for education.
DeleteThose ribs look a mite tasty!
ReplyDeleteI found you through ablnither blog. What a lovely meal at the pub! And seeing your grandkids makes for a great day.
ReplyDeleteWhen I lay my head down for the night i count blessings and living in peace is a big blessing
Cathy
My daughter went to St Ursula's school in Greenwich. I think most of the nuns have now moved from Greenwich to West gate but I might be wrong.
ReplyDeleteYes the Greenwich Convent has been sold off and West Gate. Their numbers are diminishing.
DeleteSometimes the world just doesn't make any sense. The things we do to one another is absolutely heartbreaking and even more so when it involves children and innocent people.
ReplyDeleteOh my, the meal at the pub looks delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree, the world is nuts.. and I can get in a funk all about it. I worry to much about stuff I can do nothing about.
Carla
I am stressed and not thankful ! I sit here and move furniture around (in my head) my friend helped me with the curtains and now I have to pack my cats, and sort out my clothes, all the rest Momo does. I don't recognize myself anymore I hear Rick's voice and I often ask him something and then I think I loose my mind ! I hope it will get better when I am in my "castle" ! That's what the doctor said !
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