Wednesday, March 18, 2009

cheery cheery cheery

Today it was around 60 degrees, and sunny. I saw green points poking out of the ground, and went for a walk without a proper coat, without gloves, without snow-proof shoes. I've been getting emails from a seed catalog company and it's full of temptations. I think we've planted mostly perennials in our little garden at this point, but I seem to recall a few empty spots.
I can feel a difference, physically, when it starts to warm up like this. This morning I cleaned the whole kitchen and part of the bathroom, made myself breakfast and lunch, and got it all done before going to work!
I always think about how brilliant it is that Lent happens in the Spring. I know, I know it's no coincidence but I really love how we start in darkness and each day as we grow closer and closer to the glory of Easter, the days become brighter and warmer and all around are signs of new and renewed life. It really is a hope-filled time and I can feel my heart warming along with my fingers.
Right after Easter we leave for California for a religious education conference, and I can't wait! I love having something to look forward to. I feel happy and lucky to have the life I have!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

OOOOOhhhh, I hate you. I mean, in a loving, oldest-friend hate kind of way. Green?! Spring?! Meanie!

Her Harlequin said...

And we are lucky to have you! Of course I would feel even luckier if you came over and cleaned MY kitchen and bathroom and made me food:>)

Anonymous said...

OK Mary-Catherine Gallagher you're a superstar!