The week flew by as usual I am going Susanne to recap the 5 things I am thankful for from the past week. Dec 26-Jan2
1. Christmas was so special, and I am happy my whole family was here to celebrate. Thankful that we relax the day after and not go anywhere. I used to get up early to hit sales, but not anymore. I was able to craft and do my Bible reading. I also started taking down one of the trees in the Master bedroom.
2. Thankful that I could start back up with physical therapy. During my whole skin cancer ordeal, I lost weight and muscle. So, my doctor decided I would benefit from a repeat session. Then I will get to the gym. I need to do home exercises daily. I am doing strength training, not aerobic activity. I also plan to start walking with my friends.
3. The weekend was low key. We went to church and enjoyed the sight of snow on the mountains. after church we went out to lunch. When we got home I worked on my craft book and Advent study. Then I took down more ornaments and ornaments. I take pictures before I do.
4. Thankful that my son and the grands came for a visit on Tuesday. The grands spent the night. My older grandson was there too, and he and my granddaughter were both drawing. They are both great sketch artist. I got the kids to bed at midnight because they were playing games. When I finally crawled into bed, it was December 31, so, I read the last entry for the Bible Recap program and completed reading the whole Bible! I also signed up for my Isreal trip! Later we went to my son's house to bring in the new year. My son Daniel was feeling better and had cabin fever so his wife brought him. He says it hurts to drive because of the muscles in the back that hurt which pull on other muscles. Thanks for the prayers too!
5. I am thankful that I have been able to get a lot of things done and feel good about it. It is sad to take down Christmas, but I am ready for the New Year. I do put up winter decorations and enjoy the snowmen and white lights. I am excited about learning more about the Bible and making new memories! I am looking forward to getting fit so I can be ready for my trip to Israel. Next step is getting travel insurance.
1) In the lyrics, Taylor Swift promises she'll not only be there for the party, but for the clean up afterward. As we say move on from the holiday season, could your home benefit from a thorough cleaning? Yes, I am packing Christmas away and there are needles and clutter that have to go.
2) This song describes a party where guests took Polaroid pictures. Have you ever owned a Polaroid camera? Do you have one now? I did own one in the 80's but I do not own one now. I do have a Cannon mini printer that prints 2x3 photos from my phone.
3) Taylor sings that we should "hold on to memories." What special memory from 2025 memory will you hang onto? There are a lot of special memories. Our Mexican Riviera anniversary cruise last January. My 70th birthday, my grandson's 18th birthday. Several family members getting baptized, my family showing support of my son.
4) Taylor Swift grew up on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania. Have you taken your tree, or other holiday decorations, down yet? If you didn't decorate at all, let us know that, too. I started taking things down a couple days after Christmas. I decorate my whole house, so it takes days to take it down. I started with the master bedroom. I still have a couple of trees up and they will be decorated for winter. I have taken off the ornaments from the seasonal tree that had nativities and have put up country snowmen and pinecones.
5) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement, but no wedding date has been shared.
Do you anticipate attending any weddings in 2026? No, I don't think so.
6) Travis' team, the Kansas City Chiefs, is currently 6-10. Not exactly the record their fans hoped for.
According to a 2024 Pew research study, 53% of Americans said football is their favorite sport.
Have you watched much football this season? Not on tv, but I have been to a couple of the high school games and one was at the Rosebowl.
7) In 2017, when "New Year's Day" was released, Wonder Woman was a hit at the box office. While Wonder Woman's superhero abilities vary depending on which TV show, movie or comic book you refer to, some of her powers remain consistent: a) immense strength, b) superhuman speed, c) the ability to almost instantly recover/heal from injury. Which would you like to possess – a, b, or c? C for sure!
8) Have you made any New Year's resolutions for 2026? I want to get healthier. Spiritually, physically and emotionally. There is always room for improvement.
9) What was the first thing to make you laugh in 2026? When I read the last verse on the Bible Recap program, I read it around 1 am, December 31. This is my 5th time reading it through, the first time on my phone with an app. I was not going to do it again, but I decided to start it with the Bible Project. My goal is to read it through 7 times. As many times as I have read Gone with the Wind! I have told my grands. The Word of God you put in your heart, is the only thing you take with you when you go.
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