Five For Friday: Bye-Bye February

It's the last Friday of February so I'd decide to do a Five for Friday with questions that will talk about the month and what I look forward to in the next.  

 1. Favorite moment from the month.

Attending the Elevation concert in Hershey with my son last Tuesday.  It was so spirit-filled and a great opportunity to get my son around like-minded believers and an escape from what he's been facing in school.  

2.  A challenging moment from the month.

Helping my son navigate through some of the things that have been going on in school.  There's a group of kids who have been spreading rumors about him.  Even though he shows kindness in return, I know it's been weighing on his heart.  It elevates my regret of sending them to public school.  

3.  Something God taught me this month.

In these circumstances, God reminds me that He is in control and will lead where He wants us to go.  In my son's situation at school I can hear the Holy Spirit tell me that He is allowing this to help him for what He has planned in the future.  I'm trusting that.  

4.  One thing I love about February.  

I love that it is a short month with Valentines Day thrown in the middle.  

5.  What do I look forward to in March.

Hopefully some warmer weather and sunshine as we get closer to welcoming Spring!  

A Noisy Hodgepodge

 Joining in with Joyce for her Wednesday Hodgepodge questions.  Let's go!

1. America celebrates turning 250 years old this year. Primary cities set to lead the celebrations on July 4th are Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and Washington D.C. Other significant locations for celebrating will be Charleston SC and the 'historic triangle' which includes Jamestown-Willimasburg-Yorktown Virginia. 

Of the cities listed how many have you seen in person? Of the cities listed which would you most like to visit this year? Any plans to do so? What's one place in America you think everyone should see? If you're not American what's one place in the US you'd like to see? 

Never for the 4th of July but I have visited New York, DC, Philly, Virginia and South Carolina.  I used to live on Long Island, that counts as New York, right?  I'd pick DC as a place to see fireworks since that is our capital but that doesn't seem to be in our plans.  I have never been to South Dakota to see Mount Rushmore but I do believe that would be an incredible site to see.  What would I recommend for anyone outside of the country?  New York, for sure, although that's a city that doesn't seem very safe anymore, sadly.

2. Three sounds you love to hear? 

Laughter from my children, birds chirping, worship music.  

3. Three sounds you hate to hear? 

Screeching, nails on a chalkboard type stuff, negativity.

4. February 24th is/was National Tortilla Chip Day. Are you a fan? With salsa, guacamole, queso, or just plain please? Do you like nachos? With what on top? Is there anything (besides nachos) you make that calls for tortilla chips? 

Yes I am a fan of tortilla chips and I prefer them with salsa and also my husband's buffalo chicken dip.  I do like nachos but I do no like the cheese that comes with it.  Sometimes I will add tortilla chips to my taco salad.  

5. We March into March with next week's Hodgepodge...what's one thing on your March calendar that makes you smile? 

Spring.  Yes, that's right.  March 20th!!!  Looking forward to turning the chapter to a new season.  March also means track season and I can't wait to watch my son in his last season with the high school and my daughter's first.  

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Last night my son and I went to Hershey to see Elevation Worship and it was amazing.  If you like a modern style of worship music I recommend music by Elevation.  It was a great night but not getting home and to bed until midnight showed me that I am too old to be out that late.  I was grateful for this quality time with my boy.  

Having Another Snow Day

 

Rob took this picture on his way to work and sent it to me.  As soon as the snow from the last storm melted another one came and blanketed the ground.  The kids are in their room doing their school work virtually today and that means I don't have work.  

25 days until spring!

The snow is still lightly falling and the sun is shining.  My family who lives on Long Island got hit really hard, with about 12 inches and more expected.  Yikes!  

I made the family some bacon and pancakes for breakfast.  I enjoyed having the time to be able to do that.  The mornings usually feel rushed.  To be able to take the time and do something special for my family and then take some time with a cup of coffee and my devotions helped set the tone for my mood.  There's a lot of housework to be done and some shoveling to do outside but I'm handling it with patience and giving myself grace.  It will all get done.  

Indoor Herbs

 First, I wanted to thank you wonderful ladies who left comments in my last post.  When I found out someone was spreading some pretty awful lies about my son I had to make sure it stopped immediately, and it seemed to have.  All thanks to the district for stepping in quickly.  My son seems to be better now.  These high school years are such a challenge.  

In other news, I wanted to share one of my new projects.  I decided to start an indoor herb garden.  Right now I only have basil, oregano and mint and if I'm successful with this I may add some more.  

I decided to place these on a shelf we have in the corner of the dining room. Unfortunately the back door doesn't bring in too much sunlight so my awesome husband hung up one of those plant lights underneath a shelf where our beloved cockatiel's cage used to sit.  I'd like to add a plant or two there but for now I have kept a basket with some of our bird's belongings and artwork my daughter drew for him and also a painting she made of the sunset (or sunrise, I'm not sure).  

And I hung this diamond art picture I recently finished with a bunch of birds.  I love diamond art.  If you are a crafty kind of person who has a bit of patience I recommend trying diamond art.  It's fun and relaxing.

And here's her little painting on a canvas.  

I'll continue giving an update on the progress of the herbs.  I am not much of a green thumb like my father and grandfather were but I am trying.  Since it's not time to get that outdoor garden started this is going to keep me occupied.  If you have any advice I'd love to hear it.