March 31

I am having a wonderful time at Cathy's house in Cummings.  Yesterday, we had a productive day.  I was grateful that she still had Stephen's FHP graduation book she made on her computer.  Somehow, it went missing when we had the water damage last year....never to be located.  I ordered a new one, yeah!

Then we were able to work on a memory album for Michael and Valerie's wedding.  Being they had amatuer photographers, I wasn't able to have a "parent album".  Cathy was kind enough to work with me in creating one.  It is inspired by The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie OMartian.  We aren't yet finished, but I am excited with how it is coming together.  She knows what I want, and will finish when she returns from her Spring Break trip to Florida.

    Her kids on the other hand, wake up this morning, and are asking....
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Seriously, are you really going to work on this album for a whole other day??  We're bored.  Can we do something else?

Because we were busy working on the album for the entire day yesterday, we decided to take a break and go sightseeing today.  We went to Gary Pirckle Park.  It had a flat walking trail, a creek, and a nice playground for the kids.  Well, I guess you can tell by the pictures, that us adults were the kids!



Cathy and Averi on the stand up teeter totter with Aunt Trish.



Not to be outdone, Diane decided to give it a try! :)




We had a great time.  Thanks God for giving us fun ideas to try.  We enjoyed your promptings. :)

March 29

I did have full intention of blogging last night.  My sister Diane and her husband Jim came up from Winter Haven.  The kids and the girls each came over to spend and evening with us (dinner, games, fellowship).  I had choir practice for the Easter Masses, and didn't get home until 9:15.  But after everyone left, I sat to say my Rosary (one of my Lenten commitments).  I woke up at 12:15 to realize I was still on the last decade, 5th bead, and I had to be up 6am for a drive to Atlanta!  I quickly finished the rosary, and decided because it was already March 29 I would just wait until tonight.  So here I am at my niece Cathy's house safe and sound.  Cathy is married and has a daughter age 7 and a son age 2.

I am still on Spring Break, and thought it would be a perfect opportunity for a road trip.  Diane decided she could come with me especially being I am visiting her daughter.  We will be here for 3 days, doing  crafting, and outdoor adventures.

Thank you God for this opportunity for a change of scenery, and for getting us here safely. :)

March 27

It's another beautiful day in Central Florida.  Michael came over early this morning to load his truck, and it was off to Clearwater to trim Grandpa's oak trees.  I am grateful Michael was able to do this on his day off, and Grandpa was equally excited to have it done.  Best of all, Uncle Pete came over and assisted us, so we were able to have the pruning done within 2 hours!  Many hands make for light work.  After lunch, it was back to Orlando to finish other chores to be done around here.  Thank you Lord for safe travels, and safe trimmings. :)

March 26

Spring Break is going by quicker than I anticipated.  I am grateful today to have been able to go out with my prayer group ladies to pick out a new Bible Study book followed by lunch.  It was nice to spend time with them outside of our normal prayer time. 

 I am also thankful to have been able to get things done around the house AND go to the gym to exercise for just over an hour.  There was enough daylight when I got home to pick produce from the garden and fix a nice dinner.  Thanks Lord for a wonderul, productive day. :)

March 25

A cool front came through last night, and what gorgeous weather today!  Clif and I ventured out to the Cross Seminole County Bike Trail, and road 5 1/2 miles until we reached the point we did a couple months ago when we couldn't find the link to the other completed portion of the trail.  We found it today, so our ride ended up being 21 miles roundtrip going from downtown Oviedo to Big Tree Park in Sanford.  What a tranquil ride through much green space.  It was refreshing.  And the best part was there were only 2 bridges to go over, and mostly flat terrain.  Thank you Lord for providing a beautiful day to enjoy your creations. :)

March 24

I am grateful today because I was able to go to Clearwater for the day to enjoy my Dad's company.  We watched Troopers which is a documentary made while Stephen was going through the FHP Academy, we went to Dunedin to enjoy and Antique Car and Craft Show, we went to the beach to 'people watch', and had dinner out.  It's always treasured time to spend with him.  Thank you God for the available time to spend with Dad. :)

March 23

Today seems like a Saturday..why?  It's Spring Break!  Yeah!  I am very happy to have a break from work.  I have lots planned for this valuable time. 

Today was devoted to meditating.  It seemed fitting to do so on a Friday during Lent.  I was able to reflect more fully on each of the readings from the week.  Then it was topped off by attending the Living Stations of the Cross with 2 of my friends.  It was a wonderful evening, and the music was moving.  I just had to buy the CD!

Also, I was grateful to have the opportunity to run a 5K on the treadmill this afternoon.  It's been over a month since the last time I did so, and it showed.  I didn't do it nearly as quickly the last time, but the good news is that I completed it and burned 550 calories in the process. :)