Weekly Musings of the 21st

 

I am loving my morning walks once more, oh sure, there are a few moments where I lay there thinking about staying put in the warm and cozy bed but it last only a few moments and I am dressing and heading out the door at sunrise.  I love that time of morning, in the quiet just walking for a time.  Hubby and I have tried it together several times but both of us agree we like our alone walks best, both of us walk a different pace, both like listening to different things and both of us like going at different times of the day.  

On Saturday when I was walking I took these three shots, the first when I started out, the second when I turned to face the west and saw the weather changing and lastly safely inside as the clouds started getting heavy.

Sunday became too stormy for a safe walk but the rest of the week was pretty lovely.  I had skipped the meal planning the previous week but regretted it and had a plan and a list ready for Monday when I took DD to her first shift of the week.  

Tuesday DD the 2nd was celebrating her 42nd birthday and happy wishes were sent early that morning.  

She is the one doing her walking videos of our old home town which are a lot of fun to watch.  I always say though, it isn't my birthdays that get to me, it is how old my babies are now.  

Hubby ended up with having his dentist appointment Tuesday as his dental hygienist had to cancel her appointments for the 28th, the poor girl that had to do the re-booking was thrilled that hubby was willing to come in that very afternoon.  She exclaimed that she loved him when he said 'sure, why not.  I laughed and said  - me too.  At that she got pretty flustered but I knew how she felt as there is nothing worse than having to reschedule people and most are pretty grumpy about it.   It is wonderful when someone actually is easy going about it.  

I was sad to read this week of a blogger friend's hubby passing away.  No matter if it is expected or sudden it is always a shock when it comes.  I am sure she will be away awhile but I do really feel for her and keep her in my prayers.

My book this week was a Lenten favourite,

one of several that really focus on the season.  

“As I stood at the foot of the cross, this pure white garment became saturated with the streams of crimson blood which gushed from His precious body!”
—Our Lady to Saint Anselm

'There is no human person who loved Christ more than Mary. And there is no greater act of love than Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.
In these pages, you will find two of the most stirring revelations of Christ’s passion and death ever recorded by Doctors of the Church—Saint Anselm, the Magnificent Doctor, along with writings attributed to Saint Bernard, the Mellifluous Doctor. These private revelations given by Our Lady will enhance one’s prayer life while drawing one deeper into the passion narratives of the Gospels. But what makes this book unique is the heartfelt dialogue between Our Lady and her spiritual sons. Those who read this book will be profoundly moved to not only weep for their sins but to weep for Him whose blood was completely emptied for our salvation.
The Mother of Sorrows is the woman of the interior life who leads us to the Master of the interior life, the Man of Sorrows. There is no better way to contemplate the passion of Christ than through the eyes of Mary, she who loved Him above everything, she who loved Him with a mother’s heart, and she who stood firmly when everyone else fled.'

It is an easy but deep read with lots to reflect on and truly worth reading during the season.  This one will come out again each year for sure.

No new recipes tried this week just family favourites.  Hubby got back on Facebook after the hack a couple months back and I believe he is working on a piece to write in his head at the moment so something will be coming soon I am sure.  

So, just a regular week all the way around.  

Really, honestly I do try really hard.

Have a great weekend.