Lent

So it is Lent again and once again I have given up something I love-desserts! Why I do this, I do not know but I do. Today while I was at church, Mother Abby talked about temptation. I really took this to heart. Some of my friends ease the Lenten burden by allowing themselves to eat or have the item they have given up during the week on Sunday. We never did this growing up so I always continue my Lenten observance on Sunday as well.

This weekend has been tougher. My niece, Kelsey Baby made cupcakes. They are vanilla with white icing my favorite. They are sitting on the counter calling my name. I am avoiding temptation and writing a blog:) I figure if Jesus could die on a cross, I can avoid a cupcake. His strength was greater than mine but I am going to live up to him because I can.

I also am trying to do something nice daily which my friend Tracy does. Again not the easiest weekend but I am channeling my Aunt Marion. She always has a big heart and is the most forgiving person I know. So I am thinking about her when I need to do the right thing.

Well one week down and five more to go!

Thoughts found

Sometimes it's hard to figure what life is about. My brain is finally working now my body,s giving out.

Or perhaps

I'm right on schedule for a very special date. My body's is running right on time, but my mind is running late.

Presents

Back on January 10, Jim turned 44. It was a very special birthday because he got to spend the whole day with his mom. He has not done that since he was little. Between school, activities and working, this was the first time in a long time.

Mom loved presents. She liked to pick out just the right gift for you. She would watch intently as you opened your gift. Beaming brightly when she saw the joy in your face. She probably liked getting gifts just as much. She would study the package. She would shake the box. She would carefully unwrap and save the paper. She savored opening the present and how much thought and love you put into it.

Jim says he got the best present by spending the day with her. He even joked he did not have her at the hospital at 2:00 am on his day of birth. She became an angel on 1/11/11. I am sure she is still giving out presents in Heaven. I know she me the best present-my family.