Sisters

Okay: Only three or four hours sleep last night traveling to NJ with the dog and the cat. They liked La Quinta but gave me little rest.  Today I am tired. I arrived at my sister's house with the animals. This is the way I need to think of us - two beautiful children.

Patience, love, faith.

Peace, strength, wisdom, joy

Closing on the house today. With many thanks to God  who I pray is leading me to my new home. God let me be an instrument of faith and love. Guide my thoughts and actions in love that my family may grow in peace, faith, and harmony.  "If I love you.  God, I will want for nothing. You alone suffice." St. Teresa of Avila

This is truly another great adventure in my life. Let me savor it with joy and experience the gifts of the Holy Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-Control. Seven very good gifts to have.

Write it down

The daily struggle to organize and pack for this move is a real test of my patience. As a matter of fact yesterday I reverted to the impatient, frazzled, and not happy me.

"Give the control of your time and your life to Me, not to the world. It is true I have given you much to do, but these things must be done in proper order. They must not gain control over you or your life."
"Trust Me, I will help you. Let Me  be the Master of your schedule, the Great Organizer and Teacher and Friend."

Write it down to help make it happen. This advice in one of my readings and the above quot from the lovely book - "Good Morning ... God" by Pamela Steinke

Ash Wednesday

YES - today is the perfect day to give up alcohol for Lent. Had a wonderful dinner  last night with Chan, Ginger and baby Mae. Too bad it included too much wine. Thank you God for a happy Fat Tuesday and  the willingness to abstain from that so called happiness for Lent.

Thanks for this day!

Dear God, Thank you for my many blessings. May I enjoy the many gifts of everyday life. Help me to see and act with a loving, joyful heart. Today is Valentine's Day. I send You a message of love and thanks. I have much to do to move - help me to do it with peace.

Snow in B'ham

What a lovely day to stay in and pack and relax. The snow followed me from Philadelphia but I am content with my soup and chicken salad from Nabeels. I went to mass this morning and said the rosary with Marie and Jean. They are two lovely ladies who prayed I for me to make the right decision about moving. I will miss them.

I almost forgot to mention that I did dig up St. Joseph from the front lawn.  He was still there in a plastic bag standing on his head. Thankfully that is over for him and he is resting comfortably next to the Sacred heart of Jesus picture in my bedroom. Thank you St. Joseph. I trust you are guiding me.

WELL SAID 
'A sister can be seen as someone who is both ourselves and very much not ourselves—a special kind of double.'
—Toni Morrison

Thought for Today

"Dear God, whose name is love, help me always to respond with love, even when I don't feel very loving."
 From Surrendering Our Stress by Joan Gentzelman.
This book is so calming - it is an anti-anxiety pill.

Prayer

Dearest Jesus let my heart and mind know that you are with me every moment of this day to help and guide me in  love for those around me and happiness with you. Thank you for my many blessings  - let my heart grow in love. Love - Prayer - Patience    Prayer - Patience - Love   Patience - Prayer - Love

 I need Your help, dear God.

Strengthen me with Your love and Your grace.

Console me with Your blessed Presence 

and grant me the courage to persevere 

until I am with You forever in heaven.

It's settled!

Signed a lease for the first floor of a little Dutch colonial in Haddonfield NJ. I can bring the dog and cat. It is a very good thing - one I am thankful to have settled. I move in March1. Life changes, and with prayer I feel I am walking in the path God wants. Traveling home.

Hunting

Searching for an apartment in Philadelphia.  Spent most of the day with Brad looking. We have networked and I will still be looking some more today.

Rory is BEAUTIFUL and so smart!

Resolve

"Make love the currency of my interactions with everyone." This thought from my readings this morning is a prayer and resolve for me to do every day.