life safari 2008d

Wow, it has been a while since I've had or taken the time to blog. I seem to lose track of time.

It has been a period of trying to get back on a schedule after the Easter Celebration. What a wonderful and beautiful Mass we had at Easter Vigil (Sat. 3/22/08).
During that time I was having some back problems (too much weight) and not eager to get out of bed and start the day.

I am wondering what the summer will bring as far as scheduling at work. I may not be able to have Thursdays off after my RCIA program is over. I will miss the classes and people but will be very happy to be in full Communion with the Church on May 4th (Sunday 11:00 AM Mass). I have been very ready for the opportunity to exercise the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. I have been holding my breath for months, it seems. I am very excited to be close to being able to participate fully as a Catholic.

On the job front, I feel uninspired and a bit bored lately. I think I am in need of a real vacation !
Frank and I are going to France and Italy in Oct. or Nov. 2008. Time seems to be passing by so quickly - it will be vacation time before I know it. We must get our plans ironed out.

Well, my back is beginning to ache. I guess it's time for the heating pad. I am very disappointed that basketball is taking so much air-time on television. But,

I am Grateful and Thankful...

for the joy of living in Precious' domain
God's Grace and patience
to be sober, clean and smoke-free
tomorrow is Friday !
to be alive and well
for the folks that I love being alive and well
Spring break being over soon and the church schedule going back to normal (during the week)
for LOVE
coffee with milk and honey

Good Night

life safari #108

Wow, this week has flown by. I haven't been on the computer all week.

I enjoy going in and reading my friend's blogs.

Dave U. has been smoke free one year - hurray, dAAve !!!

Scott W has posted several new works of art - awesome talent !!!

Today, I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
I am healthy
I'm sober, clean and smoke free one more day
I will get out and mow the grass this morning
the week has been a good one - I have been centered and purpose-driven
I will learn some new things tonight and look forward to the evening
Precious and her company
God's Grace
thank YOU

life safari #94

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

I'm off and can run my errands
an outstanding clear and lovely sky
Fall is just around the corner
I'm clean, sober and smoke-free
dave's generosity - when I finish the book I will pass it to my boss
that I'm excited about tonight
the fun of going to Chappell Hill Saturday
I've made some changes I have wanted to make. Getting to sleep and getting up earlier are still problems
the more I pressure myself about the above, the worse I feel about myself
I hope I can get a quick fix on the car a/c so I can go to the noon meeting
I'd better get moving because I want to go to the meeting
AA
God's Grace
thank YOU

Life Safari #89

I haven't decided what to do with my afternoon. I need some clothes and I need to get my a/c looked at in the car. Neither of the two are things that I like to do.

Rather than sit here and dwell on my discomfort about some things, I think I'll get up from here and tear into the responsibilities of the day. Bills must be paid before I leave the house. Go get gas in the car. From that point, I'll just try and make the best choice that will get me to the noon meeting on time.

Today, I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
I am alive and have things to do
I'm sober, clean and smoke-free. And have the where-with-all to think things out
the hurricane missed us
I'm sorry for the ones that got it
Precious. She is really doing better on this new food
I'm nervous and excited about this evening and I'm so relieved that Frank will be with me
God's Grace
thank YOU