Today...

 Today has already been interesting.

God gives us so many choices each day and the choices we make are so important. 

Do I stay in bed or go to Mass? Do I head straight home, or go over to talk to the friend who seemed to be struggling at Mass? Do I go straight to my work, or take time to chat with my family?

It seems like those should be easy to answer, so why do I ever equivocate? Why do I ever choose the one that isn't where God would have me?

Today I think I may have made better choices, but my default is not that direction. Please God, help me to see You, hear You, find You in the situations that I find you putting before me. Help me to make the loving choice.

I do have a lot to do, but if it isn't God's work, it's just busy work.

The Tree is Out!!

 What a beautiful surprise this morning! I was so happy to look out the back and see that the weeping cherry tree has blossomed. In spite of a very windy day yesterday and overnight. 

This is a very big deal every year, because it really means that Spring is springing!

I went for a walk with Celeste this morning and it didn't feel like Spring. Winter wanted a little more attention. We did enjoy the morning! We saw two Osprey and a Canvasback duck. Lots of trees budding too. 

I went and got Lilly for school and now I am doing stuff around the house. It's clean sheets day!

I will head over to Michelle's this evening, for our book study. 

It's Holy Week! Have to get the Lamb from Nina's house!

Rainy Sunday

 What a difference a day makes!

It's gray and wet out there. We went to Mass last night, so we don't have to go out in this, which is nice. Just get to stay in and do homey things, 

I want to sew some on my quilt, watch the race, and do some crocheting. I also want to work on my presentation for the parish some more. I have a lot of reading to catch up on too. Yes, this rainy day is a gift.

We are moving Ivy! More on that later!

Well, Lewis Hamilton won the first race of the 2021 season in Bahrain. I was pulling for Max Verstappen. He did well, but in the end he just couldn't pull it off. 

Well, the presentation is coming along, but I have a headache so I am quitting for now. 

Spring Glory

 What a glorious day we had today! The sun was out and there was hardly a cloud in the sky!

I got going pretty early because I had a lot to get done, and so I got started with laundry and some other housework, but as soon as I could I got out the door to walk in the fresh air and sunshine.

After I got back I had to head down to BJs to shop for groceries and get back to get ready for Mass. Oh and I also watched the time trials for the Bahrain Formula 1 race that is set to happen tomorrow. Looking forward to that!!

I was able to grill for the first time this year, so we had wonderful grilled chicken for dinner!

Mercy

What a beautiful consecration this is! I am enjoying it once again.

Spring Creeps In

 Wow.

It's been a few days!

Spring is here and I am so happy for the warmer temperatures! I am just not a lover of Winter. I have been able to walk downtown several days and I have enjoyed seeing things "waking up".

Today is a rain day. Really pouring, but the plants are loving it I'm sure. We'll have to start mowing soon!

I am listening to a fascinating book, "Dead Wake", about the sinking of the Lusitania during WWI. It is by Eric Larson. I love his books!! I learn so much. This is such an interesting story. 

I bought a couple of dresses in anticipation of the warmer weather and the trip to Washington. Have to have a dress for the wedding, and dresses are so comfortable. Of course, the heat isn't a problem in Port Angeles. I have been known to wear a turtleneck and sweatshirt in July there. 

I am working on my TOB presentation. I guess I will give it after Easter. I think there is so much to be said for sharing the Faith through the eyes of the Theology of the Body!

John is enjoying his space up at Nina's. He says it is so nice and quiet. 

Brendan and Paul are both trying to figure out what they will do in the Fall, as far as school.

We have found a new home for Ivy, with a nice ring and trails!! So exciting! I am not sure when we will move her, but we are going up to sign the contract on Friday. 

Tonight is Adoration, Mass, and the study of James with Fr Dale. I am looking forward to that! The guys are going to get Chick Fila. 

Friday

 I've been way less busy than I'd like to be. After we came home from Georgia we had to quarantine for the week. I have been missing Mass and Adoration so much!!

I have gotten a lot of laundry and housework done. I have been working on something for the parish, a talk on Theology of the Body. 

We have had some Zoom meetings of a couple of groups and we met with our couple for marriage prep last night. That was wonderful.

I have also been watching a Netflix documentary on Formula One to get me ready for the start of the season. Next week!!

And I am going to start a new Crochet project!