It's Friday so time to reflect on the week and link up here on Susanne's site with other like minded bloggers.
Trying to do the A-Z Challenge and keep up with regular blogging posts is not easy but these Friday posts are important as they make me stop and think about what I need to be grateful for - there is always something. This week these are the highlights:
1) Our clocks went forward last weekend and although that meant an hour less sleep, the days are now lighter and seem longer.
2) We had a big donation from our neighbouring parish last Saturday and from a local business during the week so we had enough Easter eggs to give out at the Foodbank for all the families we support.
3) Grateful that we were able to attend my SIL's funeral yesterday and catch up with both my brothers, my other SIL and my niece and nephew. It was a long drive up to the funeral but we made it in time. The roads in Lincolnshire require concentration! It was a lovely cremation service and my brother seems to be coping well.
4) Rather than coming straight home from the funeral we decided to stay overnight at our son's in Nottingham. Although cutting across country to him took us nearly as long as it would have done to get home! Not really but it was over 2 hours. Worth it though to catch up with him and our 2 grandsons. Our DIL was at a friend's overnight but came back this morning so we had time with all of them and played a lot of games.
5) A knit and natter meet up on Wednesday evening - this time at the local pub. Nice to enjoy a glass of wine while getting some knitting done and catch up with friends.
Happy Easter everyone.
I'm glad for the donation to the food bank. And that your trip went well and you got to visit with various members of the family.
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DeleteA thankful list indeed! Family connections, though for a sad occasion, are still good for the soul. A bonus visit with your son and family was great. Easter eggs for your supported families is so nice. Thanks for sharing with us, Wendy! Happy Easter to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteThanks and Happy Easter to you too Terri.
DeleteI'm glad you were able to attend your SIL's memorial service. And it is good to catch up with your family, too. At least you didn't have to fly in a plane for 4 or more hours.
ReplyDeleteAnd a fun time with your son and his family. That is a fave, truly.
Happy Easter!
No we didn't fly for 4 hours but we drove for about the same time lol. Happy Easter.
DeleteWhat wonderful reasons to be grateful! That is lovely you had enough Easter eggs to hand out.
ReplyDeleteI am glad the funeral went well. I live in North Lincolnshire and I know what you mean about the roads!
Happy Easter, have a great weekend!
Yes the roads could definitely do with improving lol
DeleteThat's wonderful about the donations to the food pantry!!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your SiL but comforting to know you could be there for your brother and celebrate her life.
One day i WILL get to England......sigh..if hubby ever retires....
HAPPY EASTER
Ps i'm already a day behind on the A-Z challenge and just did C today but it is what it is..other things had to take priority.
I'm sure you would love England - and the rest of the UK. The A-Z is a big commitment. Lots of people drop by the wayside or play catch up or miss letters. It's hard without a bit of forward planning.
DeleteFunerals are hard
ReplyDeleteDaylight savings ended here yesterday
So glad you got enough donations to make Easter special for the families you service. My deepest condolences for your loss. Glad you were able to make the drive to the funeral and also to see your son and family.
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