The Last Day of February Daybook

Outside My Window
it is foggy and rainy.  The temperature is going to the low sixties.
I am Listening
to rain hitting the windows.

I am so Grateful for
the quiet of the early morning.  It helps me to hear God's whispers to me.

I'm Reflecting on
Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him,
“You are lacking in one thing.
Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor
and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”
At that statement, his face fell,
and he went away sad, for he had many possessions.
- Mark 10:21-22

I am Reading
Wounded Healer by Henri Nouwen. 

I am Thinking
that sometimes I'm too focused on the goal that I forget to enjoy the journey.  I caught myself doing that yesterday and by the grace of God, I was able to change my focus to enjoy the rest of the day's journey.

I am Creating
a schedule for the month of March.  I've signed up to do short term classes/projects which are all converging at about the same time.  Add that to Confirmation preparations and everyday life and I'm feeling overwhelmed.  Schedules allow me to free my mind of worry.  All I have to do is read and act.

Education
It's been real life learning this month.  Six of the seven of us were sick.  Not much got done. It looks like that's how it's going to be for a few more days this week and next week.

Rhythm and Beauty
Ash Wednesday is next week.  I'd like to get out our Lenten books and Station of the Cross pictures this week.  I'd also like to work on some more "new" meatless meals for Fridays. 

I am Wearing
tan jeans and a navy turtleneck.

To Live the Liturgy
I've been incorporating the gospel readings with Lectio Divina.  It seems to mesh together nicely for me. I'm thinking about making journal entries out of it so I can look back on the year and see how God is working.

I am Inspired
by stories of people thinking they are helping the poor when in fact the poor are helping them.  God is so good. All the time.

I am Hoping and Praying
for continued good health.
those who are facing lay offs.
for those missing loved ones right now.
for those who are sick with the flu and other winter illnesses.
for our priests.

Around the House
Not much got done with a house full of sick people in February. There is a lot of catch up work to get done around here. 
From the Kitchen
I'm going to bake shortbread this week for my Jane Austen book club meeting.  I haven't baked shortbread since I've been married.  I think I'll bake a trial batch first.  I've got 6 quality control testers available.

One of My Favorite Things
a handwritten thank you note from my oldest after nursing her back to health. 

A Few Plans for the Rest of the Week
This week and next week, I'll be spending part of my day decorating for our school's fundraiser. My husband and I have a Habitat for Humanity fundraiser to attend.  I've also signed up to join a choir for an upcoming retreat day for moms.  Our first of three practices is tonight.