After a five week hiatus, I am back with 7 Quick Takes Friday hosted by the amazing Jennifer Fulwiler at the Conversion Diary. For more Quick Takes, check her out!
It's been a long cool February and March, but spring is finally here in Tidewater Virginia. This week I am thankful for:
1.
The Return of Good Health
No more colds, sinus infections, strep throats around here! With the pine pollen everywhere, allergies abound, but I finally found a medication my Ladybug can take that works! We are all sleeping better,and feeling better!
2.
The Weather
This past week the weather has been lovely and we are enjoying istening to the robins, counting the cardinal and blue jays, and playing in the backyard. Hurrah for spring!
3.
Home Schooling
Ladybug started her first grade Math book on Monday she is enjoying the challenge. I an enjoying the more independent work, and am able to work more with Bumblebee on her letters and numbers. Bumblebee is loving the extra attention, and is now able to identify many more of her upper and lower case letters.
4.
The Gospel of John & My Bible Study Group
For the past 13 weeks, my Bible Study Group has been reading the Gospel of John. During the past four weeks, the chapters we have read correspond directly with the upcoming Sunday gospel readings. First, it was the Women at the Well, en the Blind Man, then Jesus Raising Lazarus from the dead. Yesterday's lesson, Chapter 12, and Jesus' procession into Jerusalem. Next week, when we meet on Holy Thursday, we will be discussing Chapter 13, Jesus washing the feet of his disciplines.
5.
Unfortunately, due to illness, I was unable to be as active as I was in the fall, however I was able to hold a prayful vigil for four of the Fridays. Standing in front of the Planned Parenthood on a busy street during rush hour traffic is a humbling, and vulnerable experience. As I write this 404 babies have been saved nationwide in this campaign which spans March 9-April 17. Thank you all for your participation with prayers, fasting and alms giving.
6.
The Generosity of Others
I thank everyone who helped make Ladybug's birthday special. We had a wonderful time, and thoroughly appreciate generosity of all. I thank Stephanie for the box of beautiful spring clothes you send just in time of the warm weather.
7.
Project Simplify & 40 Bags in 40 Days
For the past five weeks I participated in Project Simplify hosted by Tsh at Simple Mom. Part of my Lenten journey, was to do some old fashion spring cleaning and it really helped clear out my mind.
I am donating my abundance to the Salvation Army and to my new niece as part of 40 Bags in 40 Days. I only got up to 13 bags, but I am still working on it. Slow but steady wins the race, and that has been the story of my life.
Glad you are feeling better it is so hard when mom is down, the picture is adorable. take care
Posted by: Sharon O | 04/15/2011 at 12:15 PM
13 bags? wow!!!!!!
Posted by: kyooty | 04/15/2011 at 02:40 PM
I am glad you are all feeling better! I am amazed at how much you accomplish all the time! I think it is great. I sure do miss you! Love you too!
Posted by: Stephanie | 04/15/2011 at 07:37 PM
Steph,
I would love to visit you in Germany, one day, one day!
Posted by: Mary @ A Simple Twist of Faith | 04/15/2011 at 10:29 PM
Yay for Spring! Must be lovely after a long winter. We are saying YAY for winter - not so HOT! Its the hottest here in February and March and we are looking forward to the next few months - cosy fires and actually being able to be outside in the sunshine during the day. Wonderful to get little glimpses of your life, life the bible study and prayer vigil and project simplify. love, Karyn
Posted by: Karyn | 04/18/2011 at 02:49 PM
Hurray for spring! The picture of your little girl is darling. I enjoyed your gratitude list. Thank you for participating in 40 days for life. I know it wasn't easy praying in front of Planned Parenthood, but God hears and honors our prayers. God bless you.
Posted by: Patti | 04/18/2011 at 03:05 PM