I always have the best of intentions to get my Friday posts up early in the day. But then the week flies by and it's halfway through the day before I think about it. I'm glad that there are few rules for Friday's Fave Five, and I'm grateful to Susanne for hosting each week.
Today I have a good excuse for being a bit late. Dan and I went for a hike this morning and then out to breakfast. I'll start here with my Friday Fave Five.
A new place to explore ~ This morning we went out to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge. The 15,000-acre site is just east of Denver. What used to be a weapons manufacturing site for the Department of Defense was converted into a wildlife refuge in the 1980s. There are miles of hiking trails from which you can observe nearly 300 species of birds and animals.
We saw a herd of more than 100 buffalo including lots of calves. I just loved seeing all those red-coated little babies. And these two bulls who were frolicking around. We also spotted lots of deer and more than 20 species of birds. It was such a beautiful morning. In some areas the city skyline is visible with the mountains in the background. I'm thankful for how nature and people can coexist, and to see evidence of how nature can reclaim areas for itself with help from mankind.
A wonderfully kind vet and his staff ~ I called our veterinarian Wednesday to see if I could get Lilly in for a look over. She hadn't been herself and I thought she might be having some trouble with a tooth. They got me in first thing. They are still under Covid practices of not allowing people into the office. The assistant came out to the parking area and got Lilly, then after the exam the vet called me and explained everything thoroughly. I'm thankful for how comfortable I am with these good people. I know she's in good hands, and as it turns out she is on antibiotics for a week.
Prayerful companions ~ I 'm grateful for the friends that help me through the highs and the lows. When I met a friend for coffee this week, there was something on my mind that I was keeping to myself, waiting for an outcome. This is a friend who listens with an open heart and eventually I knew I wanted to share it with her. Knowing she held me and the situation in prayer was a huge comfort. I'm thankful for friends who give me strength and who walk with me on all kinds of journeys.
Checking things off my list ~ This was a good week for dealing with odds and ends that have been on my list for far too long! I had been putting off making a call to the hearing specialist I see because I was sure it would mean having to go in for an appointment. When I finally did, she was able to help me figure out the situation related to my hearing aids, right on the phone. It was taken care of in five minutes. I'm thankful when I'm surprised at how easily things can be resolved.
The perfect mascara ~ I absolutely LOVE this stuff. I get it
here on Amazon. It's less than $5 a tube and it's as good as the stuff you pay $25 a tube for -- not that I've ever done than 😳. It's good stuff.
I hope you all had a good week! Happy Friday everyone.
Sounds like a good week. I spent a lot of this week catching up on things, too, and I feel good about getting things done. I'm even beginning to think about ways to redo my apartment and figuring out a few things that will be both economic and useful. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI remember when the old Rocky Mountain Arsenal was just that. I did not realize that now it is a wildlife refuge. That looks like such a neat place to explore. Friends who will pray with and for us are the just best. So glad you had a nice week. Enjoy the weekend. :-)
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove the pics, always nice to get out and about plus enjoy nature
too.
Can't wait for school to be out so I can get "caught up."
Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Trying to get motivated to get my post up.
M : )
How fun to take a morning hike with your hubby and then go out to breakfast! I AM JEALOUS! hahaha.....omgosh How I long to hike in the Rockies one day. It's been on our bucket list since we were engaged. and now we're heading close to our 31st anniversary. sigh.
ReplyDeletehow awesome to find a good, cruelty free mascara for less than $15!! I buy a good one but geesh....i'm so tired of paying the price. I'll have to look into the amazon one...except the shipping is probably more than the cost. i wonder if they sell your brand in stores?
Isn't it wonderful to have a close friend with whom to share our "stuff" and pray with? It's truly a blessing. Glad you had the time to meet your friend and yay for the good vets and ear docs!
Happy Weekend!!
Great faves this week. I loved them all. That hike looks wonderful! And getting things knocked off your to do list. Having a friend like yours is a special blessing.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
I am always looking for great mascara so thank you for the suggestion. Stay safe my friend.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great place to hike and nice to have breakfast out after. Glad you got your hearing aids sorted and jobs done. It's always satisfying to cross things of the to do list! Hope Lilly is recovering well.
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