Has it really been that long?

Given the lack of attention I've given this blog, I hold little hope that anyone is even reading this. However, with a smidgen of hope, I'll go ahead and post some thoughts.

Since posting last May our family has been blessed with a daughter graduating from university, and then marrying. We purchased a home, and moved from a small rental into a nice, private home. This new year has another daughter engaged to be married next year, another one with only one remaining semester toward her degree, a son anxious to take his G-2 test for driving on March 12, and our youngest daughter learning her new ballet routine for the May recital.

My husband has been traveling quite a bit for work, and in fact, is away today. I've completed "Women of Grace" study last spring, helped plan a wedding with our oldest daughter, decided to permanently retire from any role with La Leche League, introduced and received permission from our Bishop to bring the ENDOW program to this diocese, joined with other Catholic homeschool mums here to form a new group for First Fridays, designed and helped to create a large quited banner for Advent (currently working on a Pentecost one), and have kept pushing the idea of finishing the "book" into the background. None of these were planned or even thought of when I looked out on the brink of 2009!

This next year promises much, including an obvious spring thaw that started right on time yesterday, March 1. While reading "The Yearling" we were treated to a bright red cardinal perched on the rain gutter, as if to remind us that the seasons continue on, without any of our help. I suspect 2010 will be at least as full of surprises with only a few planned.

So, what does this have to do with living "The Little Way"? Everything. Take each moment as it comes, plan what you can, but don't overlook the adventures as they unfold.

Take care, and enjoy your Lenten preparation for Easter.