So Thankful My Family is Safe

I am a day late with my 6 word Saturday.  But, I was so busy yesterday that I didn't spend much time at the computer.  With so many tragedies this past week, I am thankful my little family is safe today.  We are saying many prayers for the 7 children that died in the Pennsylvania house fire.  I can't even begin to imagine their pain and grief.  Then, the tsunami that has affected the millions of people around the world.  All within a few minutes.  Prayers for the folks who are still looking for their family.  And, the fatal tour bus wreck in NY.  Yes, I have lots to be thankful for this morning.  

New Haircuts

 

Even Nicholas had to check out the new haircuts.  Deniska has gotten Bieber fever, while Nikolai chose a more militant style.  Both of them look so grown-up.  They are growing too fast!

Count Your Many Blessings

I love the old hymn Count Your Many Blessings. The refrain sings, "Count your blessings, name them one by one,  Count your blessings, see what God hath done!  Count your blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done."  What true words in this hymn.  This brings me to the 20/4/40 challenge.







Jenny, at A Minute Captured, is sponsoring a 20/4/40 challenge.  You must list 20 things a day for 40 days that you are thankful for.  I am going to give this a try.  One, because it will do me good to focus on my blessings, and two, I think it is a great Lenten exercise.  So, if you would like to join in, go check out her blog.

Litany of Humility

O Jesus! meek and humble of heart,
Hear me.
From the desire of being esteemed,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being loved,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being extolled,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being honored,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being praised,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being preferred to others,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being consulted,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being approved,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being humiliated,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being despised,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of suffering rebukes,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being calumniated,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being forgotten,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being ridiculed,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being wronged,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being suspected,
Deliver me, Jesus.

That others may be loved more than I,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be esteemed more than I,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That, in the opinion of the world, others may increase and I may decrease,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be chosen and I set aside,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be praised and I unnoticed,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be preferred to me in everything,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

~Rafael Cardinal Merry del Val (1865-1930)

Flat Tuesday!

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Fat Tuesday, nope, today was FLAT Tuesday!   Yes, it's that time of year again where I went in and had my mammogram.  I went to a new place today since my former office closed its doors in my county.  I really didn't want to drive an hour to have a mammogram when I could drive 10 minutes for the same thing.  It was a really nice office with a sweet technician.  (I wonder if she gets tired of doing that all day?)  I was very happy with my decision to transfer to this new office.  I am always anxious when I have my mammogram and wonder if they will find something.  Been there, done that.  Don't want to do it again!  So, if you are reading this, and have not had your yearly mammogram, pick up the phone and make your appointment.  A few minutes could save your life!

Monday - pork tenderloin medallions, biscuits, green beans, mashed potatoes
Tuesday - cubed steak, rice, gravy, cabbage (I didn't buy a cabbage head today), English peas
Wednesday - (Lent begins) - salmon patties, turnip greens, peas, macaroni & cheese
Thursday - Chicken pot pie Dirty rice, turnip greens, fruit salad (revised 3-8-2011)
Friday - popcorn shrimp, pasta salad or green salad grits, peas (revised 3-11-11)

Saturday - spaghetti, garlic bread, salad
Sunday - Oven baked chicken, stuffing, green beans or peas

A Sick Headache Is No FUN!!

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This is how I felt today.  I had one of those migraine headaches - you know the kind that has severe, stabbing pain, accompanied by nausea, and lasting for hours with no relief.  It started this morning when I woke up.  It is now 12 hours later and it has only gotten worse.  I hope it goes away by tomorrow.  Nothing I have taken today has helped it ease off any.