Recap.

A few of my favorite things from this past week:

- Fresh seasonal fruit every morning.

- 2 dinners invites from friends:
a spontaneous birthday dinner for Andrew (thanks RT!) &
a curry dinner made be a lovely British girl (thanks Lorna!)
- Lots of much needed laughter.

- A successful first week of teaching. Glad to be back with the kids.
- Time to read before bed every night.
- Promises of prayers, phone calls, and hugs from friends.

- A new library card and stack of free movies.

- Crazy lightening/thunder storms.

- Board games w/hubby.

- A tidy house...mostly.

- Confession/anointing of the sick = ready for surgery! ;)

- Breyers natural ice cream on sale for $2.50. A scoop of mint chip, yes please!

- Goodwill books finds including 2 stacks of children/young adult books. I have such fond memories of reading extensively as a child (thanks, Dad!) and I hope to be able to provide that opportunity for my children in addition to having a supplemental library for homeschooling.

- An engagement: Congrats Amy and Harrison!! :D

- From Sunday's Mass opening prayer: "Give Your people the joy of hearing Your

word in every sound and of longing for Your presence more than for life itself. May

the attractions of a changing world serve only to bring us the peace of your kingdom which this world does not give."
- Mercy and hope.

Happy 35th Birthday, Andrew!