Friday Things #490
1. I just love her imagination 🩷
2. How in the world did he get to be such a big kid?!
3. Thank you for all of your beautiful words and continued prayers for Dominic as I shared news of his remission last week. We will go to New York next week for him to receive his first neuroblastoma vaccine injection. We’ve been told that the injection can be painful, so we are hopeful that any side effects are mild and short-lived and, of course, that this helps him to remain in remission.
4. On that note, September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and the Etsy store QT Bracelets is selling gold-themed bracelets that can be personalized. All proceeds will go to Band of Parents for neuroblastoma research funding.
5. I saw this excerpt in a James Clear newsletter and really loved it:
“Explore life from a position of power.
When you believe, “Even if I stay single, I’ll still have a great life” … then you are in a much better position to enter a relationship.
When you believe, “Even if I don’t get into this school, I’ll still have a great life” … then you are in a much better position to apply.
When you believe, “Even if I don’t succeed with this business, I’ll still have a great life” … then you are in a much better position to give it a try.
Sure, you may want the relationship to work or the business to be a success—and you should give it your best effort—but also realize that if it doesn’t work out, you’ll be fine. There are many ways to live a great life.”
6. Today is National Date Nut Bread Day… who knew there was such a thing?! Luckily, I have a delicious date nut spice bread perfect for the occasion.
7. I saw Nordic Ware post on Instagram about their loaf cake keeper that has a snap-on lid, and I immediately searched for it. I’m pretty sure my husband would appreciate this over the layers of plastic wrap he has to wrestle with when I wrap up any type of quick bread or pound cake 😅
8. Are you excited for the start of football this weekend? We enjoyed watching college last weekend; I think we’ve definitely been transformed into a college football-loving house over the last couple of years. We’ve found it so much more enjoyable and more exciting than watching NFL games (though we’ll still watch those, too).
9. Last week, we were talking with our parents about some of the classic shows from the 1980’s… I wish so many of them were on reruns somewhere. What were some of your favorites?
10. TGIF! Always on high alert around here!
Awesome post – thanks for all the info/links, Michelle! Are you familiar with MeTV? I know there’s 50s/60s/70s shows on there. We love it, lol! Recently purchased the FrndlyTV App and watch it on there. My husband’s favorite is Mannix.Â
Prayers do work and reading that he was in remission was wonderful;. Â Will pray that his visit to New York will go well.
Where is your other golden retriever ? Usually see photos of them both…
Hope they are both well…Continued prayers for Dominic…
He is good! I honestly sometimes just haven’t snapped new photos of both of them in any given week :)
Mmm, date nut loaf!  I’ve been wanting a good recipe for this for a long time.  I would love to reproduce the loaf my mom bought at Safeway when we were kids.  It’s was darker than the photo of this one and very moist.  We loved finding it in our packed lunch.  I’m going to try this one but leave out the spices.
So happy Dominic is doing so well. Â He looks so grow up in the latest photo.
All praises to God, your higher power, the universe whatever you believe in, I’m so happy Dom is clear and hoping you all can cozy up this Fall and have some good food and family time. Blessings.Â
Welcome to college football!! LOL There’s nothing like it. We look forward to football season every year. So very happy for you all with Dominic’s good news – what a precious and brave boy he is! Thanks for sharing about the loaf keeper – definitely gonna have to order that one.
For the classic shows you should check out Tubi. It’s a free streaming app, you don’t even have to sign in if you don’t want to. My husband found all seasons of Red Dwarf on there!
Hi Michelle! I bought several of the Nordic Ware loaf keepers from Amazon — one for me and one for a friend who brings banana bread to church every week. It is a little pricey but very sturdy and well made. Really handy! I had been looking for something like this for a while. Have a wonderful weekend!
Blessings to you and your family!
I bought this loaf keeper https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0887XKWJ3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
and couldn’t be happier with it.  I find the snap closure easier to use, and the handle is convenient for moving it around.
Continued prayers for Dominic and your family. I hope the vaccine is not that painful. Dominic is so brave, he has gone through so much.
I will look into the Etsy bracelet. I will watch for updates and I will send my prayers.
Love the Explore Life from a position of power inspiration. Prayers for Dominic with his upcoming vaccines. His sweet little body has been through a lot these last 17 months. Hopefully it won’t be very painful for him. Blessings for all of you. Thanks for the link for the bracelets too!
Prayers are constantly being said for Dominic, your family, and everyone connected with his medical needs. Stay strong.