Friday's Fave Five #861

Well, this Friday just seemed to blow right in, literally.  It is so windy outside right now.  But if I let the weather rule my contentment I would be in great trouble, indeed, as wind is a way of life around here especially in spring and fall.  We just gotta go with the flow.  See what I did there?  LOL.  Anyway, gratitude for the blessings that God brings into our lives is what brings contentment.  The more we focus on those things to be grateful for rather than those things which upset or bring us down, the more fulfilled and serene we will feel.  So let's get to our favorite five blessings this week.  

~ helping hands ~ this week was the week to put out all the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes at church.  I shot out a group text to my ladies bible study that I would be at the church a half hour early to put the boxes together and would appreciate anyone willing and able to help. About a half dozen ladies showed up and as other people from other study groups were filtering in they stopped and lent a hand also.  We got it all done by the time the studies started.  So appreciative and thankful for willing hearts and hands that just jump in and help.  

~ heart to hearts ~  one of the ladies helping was the friend I went to Costa Rica with when we went on an OCC distribution in 2019.  We haven't had a chance to really sit and talk in a very long time.  We ended up sitting and talking, encouraging one another with God's grace.  We prayed for each other and over the boxes.  I'm so thankful for reconnection and hearts knit together.

~ outside time ~ there has been lots of outside time this week as the weather has been pretty awesome for October.  There has been some windy evenings and overnights but at our outside time with the dayhome kids it has been incredible.  We've had lots of sunshine and running and playgrounds and playing in the leaves, everything little bodies need to burn that massive amount of energy they all seem to have.  And it's been wonderful to sit out in the warmth of the sun.

~ more clean up ~ with the weather holding up I've been able to get more yard cleanup done.  I pulled and prepped everything in the front and I'm almost done the back.  While the kids are playing I can get a few things cleaned up here and there.  Hopefully I'll get it all done before we're hit with the bad weather.  Getting things knocked off the to do list is always a blessing as I'm a huge procrastinator by nature.

~ pumpkin spice caramels ~  came across these when I ran into the drugstore for some items.  And they are good!  I don't eat a lot of candy but a couple of these once in awhile are a nice fall treat.

What were your favorite blessings this week?