So today I am participating in Living to Tell the Story's Friday's Fave Five Link Up.
God has been so good to us and my blessings are innumerable but here's my 5 for today.
1. My youngest child Hannah. She's not so young anymore, she's 17 but she's still the baby of 3. Hannah came out of the womb singing. She sings all day long, every day. When she's not singing she's playing some sorta instrument. She is a true joy to be around. Her upbeat personality brings me up when things are so great. I'm so thankful God gave us a Hannah.
2. All the help Johnny has been this week after my foot surgery. He's been such a servant and pulling his weight and mine all week. He takes such good care of me and makes me feel like it's his joy.
3. The $12 we paid for my foot surgery. Social medicine isn't great and there are a lot of negatives to it but only having to pay $12 for my foot surgery was awesome!!
4. Loving the crazy warm weather of November. Usually this time in Croatia it's already seriously cold but our weather's been in the high 50s and it's glorious!
5. Lap dogs! Never realized how awesome lap dogs were till we got Zoi! Who ever thought there were dogs that don't shed? She's amazing and my favorite puppey ever!
If you'd like to participate in Friday's Fave Five, jump over and visit Susanne at Living to Tell the Story.
oh my goodness! please tell me exactly what kind of dog/ breed your Zoi is! I'm allergic to just about anything that sheds and my youngest daughter age 15 wants a puppy! I could probably do a shed less one! your Hannah is beautiful! great list of faves!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Faith, Zoi is a shih tzu. We had a golden retriever before but she shed so badly she had to stay outside. We were surprised to find out that there are several or even many that don't shed. Here's a link I found of dogs that don't shed. http://www.dog-obedience-training-review.com/top-10-dog-breeds-dont-shed-slideshow I'm surprised how many don't shed.
Deleteanyhow, hope it helps!
Hope you are back up and around soon Tori!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Arlene, I'm getting pretty bored with this whole rest and sat of your feet thing.
DeleteI did not know you had foot surgery. So very sorry and yes, I know you are bored! May God bless and heal you. Zoi is precious. We have my late mom's mini dachshund who is a real cuddler. Since we are both home all day, she is a perfect dog for us! Hannah is a lovely young lady. Our weather in Georgia USA has been colder than usual the last 2 weeks. Wishing you a nice day! Mildred
ReplyDeleteThanks Mildred, Hannah is a joy and Zoi is a mess! Have a great weekend!
DeleteThat Zoi is adorable! Looks a bit like an Ewok ;-) And there's nothing like a sweet furry creature who likes to cuddle. I'm new to your blog and your family looks beautiful. A singing daughter? A delight.
ReplyDeleteFunny, my boys wanted to name her ewok but it just doesn't flow very well so she's Zoi. BTW, so glad you came to visit my blog!! Have a great weekend!
DeleteCute, cute, cute dog!!! I pray you continue to heal well and it was nice to visit your blog. Enjoy the warm weather while you can!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'm praying this foot is better soon, I'm going stir crazy. BTW, thanks for visiting me!
DeleteI agree. I've always had big dogs, but MINNIE, my Boykin Spaniel mix is tiny and fun!
ReplyDeleteI had to go look up your dog, I've never heard of it before but they're so cute.
DeleteWhat a sweet dog and one that doesn't shed is definitely a blessing. I don't think we are getting another dog after Koda, but if we did, I would look into this breed.
ReplyDeleteI hope you do make a quick recovery from your surgery; glad you had the help you had :)
Your daughter is beautiful inside and out.
betty
Thank you Betty! Have a great weekend!!
DeleteWe have a sweet little dog who also doesn't shed. We think he's mostly poodle, but we got him from a shelter so we don't know for sure. He's not a barker, either, so pretty much the perfect dog! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteSusan, I heard that poodles don't shed. I was surprised to know that there are a ton of dogs that don't shed. have a great weekend Susan!
DeleteHi Tori: Thanks for visiting my blog. I'm so glad you did because now I am here visiting you and I know I'll be back.
ReplyDeleteYour little Zoe is adorable. We got a new puppy last year who is also a small one and she is just so easy. She is a mix between a Yorkie and a Lhasa Apso and does not shed either. She weighs about 10-12 lbs. Our previous dog who I love dearly weighed 50 lbs. Quite the difference. haha
Isn't it wonderful to have someone who stands beside you in both the good and the hard times. Hope your recovery is swift.
Thanks Cathy for the visit and looking forward to getting to know you. Have a great weekend!
DeleteI'm not a naturally upbeat person, so I appreciate those who are - a true pleasure to have around.
ReplyDeleteHope your foot continues to heal well!
Your little Zoe is so cute.
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Thank you Barbara!! I'm on the mends and getting better daily, can't wait to walk without crutches! Hope you have a great weekend!
DeleteWhat a cute puppy!
ReplyDeleteI love that your daughter is an upbeat person. Such a blessing have around!
My goodness, $12 for any kind of a medical procedure is a marvel! Hope you heal quickly! I'm glad your hubby is such a good helper for you.
Jerralea, There are perks to living in a social country even if I don't agree with it. The medical is pretty decent too. We've used it many times! :0)
DeleteHi Tori,
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment so I could come and visit you. Croatia is a place I'd love to visit one day - beauty and history abounds there. Our family spent many years in South America for the same reason you are in Croatia - missions. I wish we'd had blogs then. So much has changed since 2002 when we came home.
Your daughter sounds like a real sweetheart. Enjoy her singing!
Lorrie
Lorrie, I'm always so happy to meet missionaries. South America is a big place, where were you? I have friends all over S. America. I'd love to visit there one day. And Croatia, it's breathtakingly beautiful with amazing people. Hope you get to come this way one day!
Delete...and a beautiful heart to share your favorites! How wonderful that surgery was only $12. Praying for you to heal quickly.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much!! Have a great weekend!
DeleteHi Tori, I always enjoy reading Fridays Fave and it was so interesting reading yours! I hope your foot heals quickly and you're back to normal soon! And what a blessing that it was only $12!
ReplyDeleteWe lost out doggy this summer after having her for 15 1/2 years. In fact, today Nov 21 would have been her 16th birthday. We sure hated to lose her, but I have to admit that we are enjoying being dog-less for a change. I'd always thought I'd like a lap dog and yours is just adorable!
Deb, we got out little Zoi when our boys left for college. She's my almost empty nest doggie. Our daughter starts college in September and I'll officially be and empty-nester. BTW, sorry to hear about your loss, I know they're just pets but they sure hold special places in our hearts.
DeleteDear Tori,
ReplyDeleteI am quite the slow learner! The comment you left on my blog about being thankful for the hardworking people who faithfully support missionaries got my wheels turning! For some reason, when I clicked on your picture before and it took me to Google+ I didn't see that you were writing blogs! Well, that situation is now taken care of...I've given you a "follow" and you are now on my blog list.
Thank you so much for your faithfulness to show up at my blog. You've been a blessing to me with each visit.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Dianna, Google+ is so confusing to me. I actually need to figure out how to make my image in comments take you to my blog instead of Google but I'm not sure how, gonna go take a look see now.
DeleteThanks for the follow and I'm looking forward to getting to know you.
Wonderful faves. Your Hannah and Zoi are both adorable.
ReplyDeleteThanks Hazel!
DeleteI'd love to have a Hannah in the house, too. We're empty nesters, so I have to sing to myself now. Your Zoi is adorable--cold mornings and a cuddly puppy? Perfect!
ReplyDeleteI hope your foot heals quickly.
Hey, I sometimes need a little quiet from Hannah's singing but I know next year when she's in college I'll miss her singing like crazy!
DeleteHi, Tori. Thanks for visiting my blog. I have a lap dog too - so cuddly! I can understand why you are so proud of Hannah. Daughters are such a blessing. Hope your foot heals soon. God bless.
ReplyDeleteThanks Melanie!!
DeleteHi Tori! I wanted to thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such a thoughtful comment - I greatly appreciate it! I am happy to be following your pretty blog as well and I look forward to visiting again!
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful and blessed week. Hugs!
Hi Stephanie, nice to have a new bloggy friend!!!
DeleteHope you mend quickly. I didn't know you were having a surgery. I don't know if I missed it or you didn't blog about it. Either way I will pray for speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteTammy, I didn't know I was having surgery either. I went to the dr cause I thought I had a sliver of glass in my foot and come to find out on the day they were gonna dig it out that it wasn't glass at all but some sort of hardening of flesh in my foot and it had to be literally (gag) cut out. It was much worse than I expected and I'm still not walking form the pain. Anyhoo, thanks!!
ReplyDeleteOh my! At least you are now on the mend.
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