Wednesday morning Chip, Allie and I attended the Imposition of Ashes, Holy Eucharist Rite II service at Christ Church Cathedral. This was my first Ash Wednesday service.My thoughts: It’s interesting to think about people all over the world, sharing in the Eucharist and having the ashes placed on their heads. We shared in something thousands … More [ashes and first Sunday]
If you read my previous post, you know I’m conducting my own personal Lenten Experiment, per say. Today is Shrove Tuesday. I didn’t realize until recently, Shrove Tuesday also means Pancake Tuesday. So, in honor of the day, I made this: David Eyre’s Pancake I’m trying to experience this season in a way I never … More Shrove Tuesday
Next Wednesday is [Ash Wednesday] which will usher in the Lenten Season. Maybe you already knew that. If not, now you do. . . . . Anyway, in past years we’ve encouraged each other [we, as in our immediate family] to give something up. One year my husband gave up driving and I gave up vanity … More {my.lenten.experiment}
I am all for the [thematic] gift. Or, put another way, the gift with some thought behind it. My husband could have had a dozen roses sent to my workplace today or he could have given me a piece of jewelry [not really his thing]. But instead, on Sunday he applied this to a spot … More {valentine}
Occasionally I’ll listen to a podcast with my husband. Or something like This American Life on NPR. Yet, I’m not one to take the time when I’m alone. Today, when looking at twitter.com, reading through all the tweets posted by those I follow, I came across this:@EricMetaxas More NPB commentary… http://www.dennyburk.com/eric-metaxas-in-rare-form-at-national-prayer-breakfast-2/ I just began to follow … More [happy.birthday.bonhoeffer]
happy.birthday.to.you Once upon a time, I didn’t know what it was like to be a mother. Then there was you. My first. And I wasn’t quite sure what to do with you. But your dad and I figured it out. Slowly but surely, we established a routine and we became familiar with each other. Now, … More {happy.birthday.dear.jamie}
I cried briefly in the shower this morning. I’m guessing many who don’t live alone find the shower a [safe] place to let out emotion. Sometimes bothering others with our fears.doubts.lows seems unnecessary. And sometimes I just need a moment of privacy to let out a few tears. And while it’s cliche, the water washes … More [sadness]
Twenty three years ago today was our first date. The day we really sort of met and began getting to know each other. Like today, it was a Saturday. Yet unlike today, it was a sunny San Diego day and not a gray Kentucky one. I remember Balboa Park and Corvette Diner. And I remember … More {Dear Chip}
Every once in a while, a day is out of the ordinary. Today is such a day for me. It’s a Tuesday, a normal workday, yet due to a medical appointment for me this morning, and my daughter’s dentist and ortho appointments this afternoon, I decided to utilize a sick day. So, after taking my … More a.different.sort.of.day
Last year I focused on the {fruit of the spirit}. One word, per day. It worked well, and I ended up with some key verses that really helped me. Here are two: Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, … More a word
Upon a Sunny Day 