~~Mosaic Monday~~

And the heart that is soonest awake to the 

flowers is always the first to be touch'd by the thorns.

Saint Thomas More

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Wishing all a very Happy Valentine's Day

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Thanks be to God!

Now please visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   And thought I have nothing to offer this week for Macro Monday pleas visit Lisa at  Macro Monday  for there is a lot to enjoy and admire there.  The pictures are grand.

~~Weekend Wrap-up~~

This last week has been a week of ups and downs.  So it's time to share...

The best thing that happened to me this week was the facial I had...Oh, my how rejuvenating!  Made me feel renewed!  And then gathering with my Ultreya   group for sharing and prayer...rejuvenated again!

The worst thing that happened to me this week was, though I'd don't think I'd say the word I would use is the "worst," when grandson, Jonathan, was hospitalized, sent home stable, and then readmitted yesterday.  Today he will undergo an appendectomy.  It's hard for us because we cannot be there.  I do have the power of prayer on my side, though.

The funniest thing I saw/heard/did this week was when I asked a patient the name of her GYN she told me he was new to her and she thought his name was "S-freakin-aroni.  Oh I can't pronounce it!"

The craziest thing I saw/heard/did this week was overlooked as if there was anything crazy out there I missed it with all else that was going on.

The thing I was most thankful for this week attentive and good doctors. 

Now, it's not too late for you to join Sue at In Him We Move And Live And Have Our Being for Weekend Wrap-up!

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Thanks be to God!

Progress Still!

Yes, indeed, I'm making serious progress on Xavier's baby afghan.

Hoping to finish it tonight!

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Thanks be to Gd!

 

Just a bit of wisdom for today, too.

Christ patiently awaits the return of the sinner and he gently receives the penitent.  This twofold mercy abounds in the heart of the Lord Jesus--his long-suffering in waiting for the sinner and his readiness in granting pardon.  ~~Saint Bernard of Clairvaux

~~Mosaic Monday/Macro Monday~~

Plaster and Paint!

The mudding and taping is done and the first coat of pain is on the walls!  The wallpaper is ordered and with any luck at all the floor will be started next weekend.  AND the cabinets are here!!!  I'm looking forward to the day when I might have a pretty mosaic again!

 Playing with the picture shows an all new side of the paint tray...

 Was a lot of fun!!!!!

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Thanks be to God 

Now please visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   Lisa at  Macro Monday  also has much to offer.  The pictures are grand.

~Weekend Wrap-up~

I'm a little late in starting as it has been a busy weekend here!  Bu here goes.


The best thing that happened to me this week was a wonderful dinner and evening with friends. The laughter and chatter and fun.

The worst thing that happened to me this week was finding out the cabinets were being delivered and we hadn't finished much of the kitchen projects.

The funniest thing I saw/heard/did this week were stories told about family antics and sharing some of my own.

The craziest thing I saw/heard/did this week was take a walk at lunch and even though the sun was out it was much colder than I thought.  I was determined to finish the walk, so when I returned to work my legs were just about numb from the cold...Everything else was well covered.  Silly me!

The thing I was most thankful for this week was the assistance of Roy and Laura in the work in the kitchen.  They have been a blessing!

Now, it's not too late for you to join Sue at In Him We Move And Live And Have Our Being for Weekend Wrap-up!

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Thanks be to God!

~~Bad Haiku Friday and Haiku My Heart~~

 No control of time

Lost control of space

Often called chaos!

But to gain control

In the end it requires

Organization.

I guess this came to mind today because right now I'm living in one dimension and hoping for the return of the other.  Soon and very soon I can see that happening, even if it will still be weeks in completion.  

Thanks be to God!!!!!

Please visit Laura at Catholic Teacher Musings the sponsor of Bad Haiku Friday.  Visit also Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart.

Bad Haiku Friday

Haiku My Heart

~Tea Talk~

If you are cold, tea will warm you.  

If you are too heated, it will cool you. 

If you are depressed, it will cheer you. 

If you are excited, it will calm you. 

~Gladstone, 1865~

I'm having...Constant Comment tea with a bit of Splenda to sweeten the beginning of this new day.

My teacup...Is a glass of orange juice right now, but the kettle is on.

I'm feeling...excited because I was able help by sanding the drywall and I removed the wallpaper.  I decided to take it down, reluctantly, because I was it would be faded or yellowed so that what I had left from having put up would not match.  Later yesterday after I had gotten it all down I found the roll that was left.......When I compared the two, old and new, I found there was no change in color. (SIGH)  Oh, well, live and learn (still!)!!!Another of life's lessons:  Even in the zeal to be prepared, always check the wallpaper with the leftover paper.  So now, I'll be wallpaper shopping!

On my mind...What color paint do I want in the kitchen and since I like the blue plaid wallpaper, will I be able to get something like it that I like?

Wishing all a wonderful Thursday!!

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Thanks be to God!

Now won't you join me and visit Ruth at Celebrate Friendship is hosting Tea Talk at her house?  Share a cup of tea or a cool refreshing drink with us.

~~Mosaic/Macro Monday~~

And the beat goes on!!!

Just look what the have been accomplishing and what wonderful weather in which to do it.  God I GOOD!!!  For next week we are to have snow and ice! 

Warming is the glow

It's soothing and comforting

Crimson and orange

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Thanks be to God!!

Now please visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   Lisa at  Macro Monday  also has much to offer.  The pictures are grand.

~~Tea Talk~~

Tea is liquid wisdom. 

~Anonymous~

I'm having...Constant Comment tea with a bit of Splenda to sweeten the beginning of this new day.


My teacup...I found this searching for something else this morning and thought it a good idea to use it. 

I'm feeling...excited about the weekend.  They are finishing the wiring in the kitchen.  The drywall will be up and in place and the "mud 'n' tape" done.  I think I'll shop for paint! 

 Before...

After...(and more to come)

On my mind...still is my preparation for the RCIA presentation I will give this Sunday along with the preparation for the discussion of this Sunday's scripture reading.  I always need prayer!

Wishing all a wonderful Thursday!!

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Thanks be to God!

Now won't you join me and visit Ruth at Celebrate Friendship is hosting Tea Talk at her house?  Share a cup of tea or a cool refreshing drink with us.

Snow! Again already...

Enough said!!!!

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Thanks be to God!!!