May 13

Happy Mother's Day!

 I was saying the rosary this morning when it occurred to me our Blessed Mother visited the children in Fatima on this date back in 1917.  I wished her a Happy Mother's Day also.  She is the best role model we will ever have.

In our church bulletin this morning was this beautiful prayer...

A Mother's Love

There are times when only a mother's love can understand our tears,
can soothe our disppoints, and calm all of our fears.
There are times when only a monther's love can share the joy we feel,
when something we've dreamed about quite suddenly is real.
There are times when only a mother's faith can help us on life's way,
and inspire in us the confidence we need from day to day.
For a mother's heart and a mother's faith, and a mother's steadfast love,
were fashioned by the angels and sent from God above.
(Author Unknown)

I am grateful both yesterday and today for having a 2 day celebration for Mother's Day.  Yesterday,
Stephen and Amber came and spent time with us.  We fixed stuffed green peppers for dinner as I was able to pick 8 peppers from the garden.  YUM!  Then we played a new trivia game they bought me which was fun, and then continued with other games we had on hand.  We were up until 1:30 this morning playing and enjoying each other's company.

Today, Clif and I went shopping so he could get smaller clothes.  He has lost 35 pounds since January.  Who knew bike riding would lead to such a huge reduction of weight loss!  He is now in a size he was wearing in high school.  I obviously should join on his 20+ mile rides.  Maybe I'd get thin too.

Anyway, after their work, Michael and Valerie came over.  She had made some yummy treats to share. :)  We too spent time playing the new game before we had to turn in for the night.  We all have to work tomorrow so no staying up until wee hours in the morning.

Hope everyone had a safe and blessed Mother's Day.  :)

May 10

It's nice to have an unexpected day off in the middle of the week.  The much needed cleaning that I intended to do last weekend finally was tackled today.

I am thankful for the time available.  I am also grateful to have been able to go out for lunch with 2 dear friends.  We developed our friendship on the PTA when our kids were in elementary school, and have remained friends ever since.  As a matter of fact, one friend's daughter graduated college last week (went to the Grad Party), and the other one's daughter went to Prom (her picture is on my Kodak Pulse).

Then it was off to Planet Fitness for an hour and a half workout.  Came home to harvest the garden.  I got a nice eggplant, along with more green beans, green peppers, mint, and carrots.  I was able to make a nice salad to go along with dinner.  Michael and Valerie popped in for a nice visit so we had them stay for dinner. 

All in all, it was a great day!

May 8

Today I was at a school I haven't been to since the Fall.  It has been under construction, and I was amazed with how much progress they've made.  I was thankful the class was well behaved because the teacher gave me a heads up that they have felt school is done for a few weeks now.  I was glad they were all in a learning mood for me!

I was also grateful that the prayer group was cancelled tonight.  Too many members weren't able to attend.  It was supposed to be here, but since I didn't feel well over the weekend, I didn't get things cleaned and organized as I would have like to.  I am very relaxed and tired, and I am looking forward to a good night's sleep. :)

May 7

Today I was grateful to make it through a relatively quiet day.  I had to laugh though because I haven't been watching much news since I gave it up for Lent.  I have enjoyed the "blissfulness" of not knowing what is going on.  Well... it would be helpful to at least watch the weather!  I decided to walk to work today being I was at the school in the neighborhood.  At dismissal time, and for 2 hours after, the rain came...lightning, thunder, hail.  I am thankful one of the teachers gave me a ride home. But now that I think about it, even more so that the car was in the garage and didn't get hail damage!

In between the rain bands, I headed off to the gym.  Lightning had struck the woods behind the plaza and set the forest ablaze.  The fire department did a good job containing the fire, and business went on as usual. It was productive, a good workout, and grocery shopping when done. :)

May 6

Today was a restful day as I had woke up with a sore throat and minimal sound.  I had contacted the teacher I was to be subbing for tomorrow in hopes of cancelling out, especially since she hadn't put in the job yet.  Long story short, no one was available to take the job, so I guess God has other plans.  After taking a 2 1/2 hour nap, and spending 35 minutes of an intense cardio workout, I feel much better. Thanks God for such quick healing!

Yesterday, I was grateful to have been able to get a 2 hour message with aroma therapy for anxiety relief.  It was exactly what I needed. :) Then on my way home, I people were on the side of the road taking pictures of the beautiful full moon.  I came home to share the news with Clif.  He did some research on NASA's website and found there were several celestial events happening. I was so excited  when Clif and I used the spotting scope to see Saturn and its rings.   Who knew it would be so clearly visible?  God is so magnificent with His creations!

May 2

I am glad I had choir tonight.  Nothing sooths the soul like good music, especially when it's praising the Lord. :)

May 1

I am back in a classroom I have already subbed in for 9 days.  This is the teacher they can't figure out
what is wrong with her.  Anyway, yesterday was challenging.  I wasn't able to be in the class last week because of a different assignment.  But, I am back this week.  With that being said, I am grateful today that the students decided to get back on track.  I had asked them at day's end yesterday why they thought they could be "wild".  Their reply is that they were able to get away with that behavior for the past week!  I let them know it was unacceptable, and they responded favorably today. 


Oh, and I just realized I forgot to blog yesterday.  I was grateful first that the school day had ended.  Then I was grateful to be able to exercise with a friend at the Y.  We decided to do a STEP class.  What a trip, literally.  I am just glad I didn't land on my butt!  I must have benefited from it as I was sore today. :)