Catch Up, Fun Clothes, and Only a Dash of Guilt

This weekend I had a cold, binge watched Season 3 of Call the Midwife, and the Internet went down.  It was a great week though.  To play catch up with my Lent pictures (soup, alone, sacrifice, path, returning, grace, love in action) I took Lucy with me to my old college.  That place is FULL of stairs and great little paths, walking around, remembering, and enjoying the warm winter day with a 3 year old was a unique and fun experience.  She wanted to see everything.  She was a trooper and fell asleep almost the instant we got back in the car.

 

I have been getting up ridiculously early to be alone with God, to memorize my prayers, and read the Bible.  I love this time so much, but it can really wear me out by the middle of the week.  The only reason I am awake right now is because of Monster.  I haven't had an energy drink in a long time so I am slightly ashamed but honestly right now I feel really good.  So I have mixed feelings...

I got my Spring Wardrobe on Wednesday.  I was SO excited!  Now I am in eager expectation for spring though I will probably bring some of it with me for CB Northwest Conference next week.  I only need a couple of extra pieces that I hope to get this weekend.

The dash of guilt is from my failure to fast from sugar during Lent.  I keep suffering from symptoms of reactive hypoglycemia from high carb foods.  This is a health issue, a self-discipline issue, and a heart issue.  I need to keep the blender clean.  God needs to move into focus instead of my own personal goals being the issue.  I have succeeded in no snacks after dinner though- so praise God!  It is for His glory.  I am praying for a better way to fast that is healthy for me and a way of  being consistent. 

All this to say- no homemaking progress.  I keep making plans but circumstances keep me from seeing them through.  I didn't count on Lent taking up so much of my time and plans.  I did make this soup for Lent, though.  It was a little bland but with a pinch of salt and piece of toast it made a perfect, simple meatless meal. 

Next week I will be in Seaside so another week with not much homemaking, but it will be relaxing, a chance to get away, and refreshing for our family.  I hope you are having a great Lenten-tide.  Keep fasting, praying and giving.