life safari 2008i

i,i,i,i,i ! It's all about ME !!!!! Oh, now I feel better.

It really isn't. There is no i in WE.

Today, I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...

a fantastic topic and speaker at RCIA last night
a listening friend who told me her "stuff" too
I am extremely hard on myself and after our talk last night believe that I can let up - I am NOT the worst of the worst as I build it up in my mind (I feel I am Graced with God's Love and abundance in the morning hours and condemned and out of God's Grace in the evening hours)
that I have my reasons for the way I feel but that, other people are more prone to reverence and prayer in the morning as opposed to evening as well
for the courage to talk about this issue and get another person's experience
seems I am a pretty normal Christian
God's Grace
thank YOU

life safari 2008h

Thursday evening, back to RCIA. Had a wonderful talk about Vatican II and history behind of the changes it brought.

It was pizza night - always one of my favorites.

Helped a few folks find some clothes this morning. Was a bit slow today.

I am happy that tomorrow is Friday. It is my Nephew's birthday. Happy Birthday John !!

I am Grateful and Thankful that/for...

feeling better tonight than I did today (emotionally)
sharing with another human being really helps me get in touch with the fact that other people feel, do, think, some of the same things as I - I am not the only one
armed with the knowledge of the above, I can go easier on myself
I have some investment business to do this next week
this year I am really dragging my feet about getting my taxes done
I have been dragging my feet this year PERIOD !!
the promise of a new day tomorrow
Divine Mercy and saving Grace
ThankYOU

life safari 2008g

What a wonderful day to be a new catholic ! The dedication and consecration of the new Co-Cathedral is exciting and beautiful.

The damper for me is that it is the day that Pope John Paul II died. But, He is looking in on the celebration ! This is quite a learning experience also. Many things are being explained that I have never heard because this type of experience has never come up until today-awesome !

I have seen many shows on tv of the Co-Cathedral - inside and out but I am chomping at the bit (as are many of us) to get inside to see it all in person ! Just beautiful, Heavenly and brought together with a lot of love by many folks who love their faith and religion.

I, and the rest of the RCIA students in the Arch Diocese were fortunate to be welcomed into the catholic faith recently by Arch Bishop Firorenza.

I am Grateful and Thankful...

to be in a religion and faith that I love and enjoy
to be sober, clean and smoke-free another day
to be able to witness the dedication of the Co-Cathedral today
for the gift of faith today
for the gift of Precious and her love in our home
God's abundant Grace, Forgiveness, Patience and Mercy
Thank YOU

life safari 2008f

The past week at work has been very difficult. Actually, since Mike was moved I have been rather uptight and on edge - unhappy. A period of mourning which I always tend to deny I am going through. OK, I've been mourning the loss and change. That doesn't mean I do not like my new boss, I do. He is very patient (like Mike), a very hard worker and has a very even temperment.

Today was a trying day with several customers. Sometimes problems pile up. On after the other and I am not able to cath my breath and re-group. It was one of those kind of days.
But, tomorrow is a new day and I intend to relax at home in the morning before going in.

I am just very glad that this work day is over.

I am Grateful and Thankful...

to be sober, clean and smoke-free
to see some old friends today - miss you guys
to have settled some things in my own mind that relieve me of some stress and worry
for the gift of my very sweet and loving cat, Precious. Thank you Lord ! She is a joy.
for God's Grace
for Frank and his patience, love and understanding. He is a rock and a Blessing to me
that Spring Break is over and back to RCIA Thursday
Thank YOU