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FOR TODAY – February 2, 2009

Outside my Window…Brilliantly blue sky, wispy clouds edged pink as the sun begins to set.  A beautiful day, just perfect for celebrating Candlemas…

I am thinking…about what a rich deposit of faith the Church offers God’s people.  The traditions, the comfort of continuity as we live our life according to the rhythms of the Church year…today’s Mass was exquisite.  The blessing of candles, processing around the church in candlelight, the beauty of the Latin liturgy…we are soooo blessed to share in such loveliness…

I am thankful for…beauty.  Written in the seasons, upon faces young and old, in the sky, in God’s Holy Word…beauty is never mundane, is always transcendent…

From the kitchen…mom fasts before Mass, the children ate a light breakfast.  Home to feast!  A feast of pancakes, in accordance with the traditional observation of Candlemas. Hot tea, cakes and cookies of all sorts, fresh strawberries (they remind us of our Lady’s heart…”pierced by a sword” as prophesied by Simeon).  Tonight:  rib roast, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, strawberries and whole wheat rolls.

In our school room…progress for readers and spellers!  Still no verdict on Arthur…For today’s Feast Day:  readings from Sacred Scripture, discussion about the Feast of the Purification, decorating blessed candles, coloring sheets and fellowship with our dear friends!

I am creating…Taking a bit of a break from crocheting and knitting.  I may pull out the patterns and do a bit of sewing.  Not quite sure…

I am going…to play a game with my 12yo son shortly…

I am wearing…brown micro-suede skirt, tights, cream turtleneck, navy fairisle cardigan, Birkenstocks, hair in a very cumbersome and messy twist!

I am reading…haven’t read much this week.  The Bible…that’s about it!

I am hoping…that spring comes sooner rather than later!

I am hearing…the children are rather subdued, watching a movie in the livingroom.  The jingling of bells on the back door tells me that Galahad has gone outside to work on his fort a bit longer…

Around the house…I’m contemplating taking each room completely apart, one corner at a time.  Literally pulling every piece of furniture out of one corner, including curtains, pictures and photos, etc., and cleaning from top to bottom.  I’ll let you know how that works out.  Oh yes…and painting.  Too many fingerprints…we need a little color to liven things up a bit!

One of my favorite things…candles and candlelight.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week…order assessment tests, start looking at curriculum for next year…I’m not waiting as I have so often only to make impulsive decisions…also considering a short family trip…a memory-maker that isn’t too far from home nor too expensive.  That’s a tall order for a family of nine!

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you…

Images from this afternoon’s Candlemas Tea and Pancake Party:

Have a blessed week!