LENTEN SEASON 2010

I was thinking the other day that we are in the 2000's. My dad made it and surpassed the year 2000. Wow. I remembered how as a kid I thought it was really going to be major just getting to 1970.

I don't feel as old as I really am. I wonder how many other people feel younger, as I do. I see my grandchildren and they're so beautiful and handsome and wonderful. I look at my children, they're also all these things and can't believe they're as old as they are. Wow.

Here I am, at Lent 2010. I made all the traditional Lenten meals that my grandma and mom always prepared and of course I made my dad's favorite whole wheat pudding. Of course I missed serving all those dishes to him. He's proud that I'm still doing it, I'm sure.

I was this morning watching some videos of the grandkids and of course there was my sweet father, I stopped them so I wouldn't cry. Writing here now I'm in tears. It hurts so bad.

He's with me always, still guiding me by jarring my memories with his wisdom of staying in constant prayer for the family and friends. Teaching me to "be there" when I'm needed.

I am so grateful to my dad and mom that they gave me their Faith and their Church to help me live a good life and teach my family to do the same. To Know, Love and Serve the LORD daily.

I'm looking forward to Easter and my newest grandbaby's Baptism in April. But first, I'm looking forward to Saint Patty's Day! My 2nd most favorite day of the year next to Christmas!

PEACE TO EVERYONE!!! Joy