345 / 365: Family Fun Day!

I had a wonderful day playing Mommy!

The boys and I really got into the spirit of things: attended a church Christmas party, hit the mall to see Santa and the Polar Express and soaked in all the hustle and bustle of the season.

Aside from a few minute "issues", they were an absolute pleasure! I got to see what everyone else sees: two polite, funny, talented young men. I am proud to call them my sons!!

But then again, there's always tomorrow....

Until next time....enjoy away!

344 / 365: Shopping.....

Went Christmas shopping tonight. UGH!!!!

Brain is toast. Time for bed.

Until next time....shop away!

343 / 365: Cold.....

Winter has arrived early. Yes, it's cold. Yes, it's uncomfortable. Yes, I can't feel my toes.

However, I have a sort of warm house and gas to heat it. I'm also lucky enough to have blankets and slippers. There are many people wandering around Richmond tonight that aren't as lucky as me. I pray that get through the night.

Until next time...heat away!

342 / 365: Nuts over NEOs

NEO2s are devices used to teach keyboarding to upper elementary students. Today I had the honor of facilitating eight classes through this process.

Eight classes of "Keep your fingers on the home row keys", "Arms straight", "Elbows to your sides", ad nauseum........

There are days I miss the pen.

Until next time.....type away!!

341 / 365: The Secret Life of....forgiveness

I finally read the book. Wonderful read!

Ironically, as the story develops into a daughter's battle to forgive and be forgiven by her mother, I was commemorating my own late mother's 73rd birthday.

I've written about my mother's struggles before, but today I had the opportunity to reflect on the struggles we had as mother and daughter. Yes, we had battles, LOTS of battles. Ugly words were exchanged loudly and doors were slammed til they almost came off the hinges. In fact, we were not speaking to each other when I found out about her death.

Being the dutiful daughter that I am, I had always tried to reconcile: numerous phone calls to her went unanswered and letters were returned. I persisted, but to no avail. Coming to terms with this has been a rocky road, but with a peaceful ending. I have forgiven myself, as I know I did my best. Hopefully, she has forgiven me as well. The only thing I can do now is pray that she's at peace.

Happy Birthday Mom! I love you!

Until next time...forgive away!

340 / 365: The Sing Off

A refreshing and therapeutic two hours! Lame blog, but great TV!

SO needed!!! Bring on the fun!!

Until next time....sing away!!

339 / 365: Church musician

Busy day:
-8:30 Mass with the boys at St. Ann's.
-11am Service at Bermuda Hundred UMC (my work church).
-3pm Rehearsal at St. Augustine's.
-6:30pm "Hanging of the Greens" Service back at BHUMC.

Such is a Sunday in the life of a church musician. Although crazy, it's keeping me grounded about the real "Reason for the Season". I need that this year!

Until next time...praise away!