Thankful Thursday ~ October 23

Thursday: My daughter got to stay in a nice motel with a family who took her to compete in the regional sports for schools. She took her new togs/swimmers that she asked me to buy when she competed in the sports the time before. She stayed in our hometown which was nice for her.

Our puppy appreciated his surgery so much he got a burst of energy. The kids said he was "full of beans".

Friday: Our daughter came sixth which was great. Her friend's Mum wrote down her times for her.

Saturday: Finding out that a plant that we love has self-seeded and there is a great replacement plant that is a good size already.

Getting our other house tidy on the outside to make it look loved.

Sunday: My husband's work mate bought him some Italian cheese from Melbourne.

Monday: I had a nice talk to my Mum on the phone. I also had something bothering me all week and I was given some peace on it. I don't mind if it is temporary, it just got me out of a space I was in. It is a very difficult time of year for us normally and just a matter of holding on until it is over. Sometimes work is hard, but maybe in this case balances out over the year. I do forget where the stress comes from, then when I remember the pattern I go, oh yeah...

Tuesday: A lovely $2 Tracie Peterson book arrived from ebay with lovely wrapping and a bookmark! The link has an excerpt in it.

A big bag of bones for the puppy.

My daughter actually changed around two rooms so she could have a room to herself. It was a worry to me but it looks great. She took apart the bunk.

Wednesday: I found three books to put on my list at the library. I got them from library thing. A lady called LetterPerfect has similar books to me, and I got the authors from her list. I had already read Kristen Heitzmann, but found the library had two books I hadn't read. I know I will enjoy them. Though I remember the series I read did have violent parts in it, but not too bad.

I was blessed by a warm fire in the heater that hubby lit this morning. I was worried about driving to grocery shopping without air-conditioning but it has turned cold so that should help.

My middle daughter again, was able to stay behind ballet class and learnt how to sew ribbons on her shoes.

We got our gas, our cheese, washing powder and milk that we buy at the farmer's shop, and our shopping list nearly done.

We have a plan to fix our air-conditioning in the car, but still it was a worry.


Blessings