rainy five

:: Rain! We have had rain the last two days and our burned Texas earth needs it. I'm not a fan of rain, but even I was happy to see it after all these months! Only downfall is our pups. Especially Poppy. In her short 9 month life, she has seen very little rain, so she was not sure at all what to make of it. She refused to potty and ended up with four muddy paws for nothing.

:: Today was Chapter 6 of our Forgiveness book study, and it was a good one. Next week is the last chapter, and then the following week we'll have a recap. I will be sad for it to be over, I have learned so much and am trying to apply it. When I have time (when will that be??) I will try to share the highlights.

:: Ready for the weekend!!! One more crazy work day and then I hope for two days of relaxing.

:: Bought "One Day" for my next read. Not very far into the first chapter yet, but we'll see how it goes. My friend Kathy said that she has no idea when I find the time to read all these books. I mean, last year, I read 22 books, if I remember correctly. With as little down time as I seem to have, where do I squeeze it in?? I really couldn't tell you! I make concerted efforts to set aside time to read for any book studies that I might be participating in, but the novels I just fit into odd pockets of time that crop up. I love to read too much...I can't not do it!

:: Speaking of forgiveness...if you're a long-term reader, you know that I worked hard on forgiving of my dad during my sabbatical last year, and I do feel that my heart is 100% behind that still today. The other day, I solidified that forgiveness and framed a photo of my dad and set it on my desk. I honestly do not know the last time I had a visible photo of my dad anywhere. Maybe high school? Maybe not even then. It actually makes me happy to look at it. It makes me happy to realize how far I have come on my journey and how I am still always striving to be a better version of me. The photo I framed is his senior picture, I believe. To me, this is my dad in his prime, before life got in the way...before bad decisions and a woman who negatively influenced his entire life...he looks happy and hopeful and I wish I had know him then...