Monday, April 13, 2009

The Lenten Lesson...

We had a family dinner on Easter Sunday... about 25 local family members attended... my sweet father-in-law arranged to have the dinner at a local restaurant... nothing to cook... nothing to clean...

While we were ordering, a little niece asked her daddy... "Is Lent over? Can I have a soda!?"... to which he replied "yes." to her... then looked at me and said, "she gave up soda for Lent"...


I couldn't help but think of my own "Lenten Fasts" of the past... one in particular, that I anxiously awaited the end, so the "fast" would be over... Once it was done... I realized I'd spent all my time thinking about the end, never having taken the journey... I vowed never to make that mistake again. Thankfully, so far, I have not. Which brings me to today's thoughts... of the Lenten lesson...

I spent more time reading during the season of Lent this year... I read several books; numerous magazine articles; found and read many new blogs (though I didn't always leave a comment); read my Bible more; read daily posts of my favorite Catholic blog... I even read the church bulletin cover to cover every week...

I spent more time talking to my husband... I am always delightfully surprised by his funny wit and sense of humor... and by his wonderful way of thinking before speaking... a trait we seldom share... Ricky is the strong silent type... so I suppose during our long talks, I did most of the talking... but I did a good bit of the listening too...

I spent more time outdoors... we're fortunate to live in south Texas... spring comes early... and the weather is unbelievably beautiful for weeks at a time...

I spent time thinking, pondering, evaluating, wondering...

I didn't finish my office redo... but I made progress...

I cooked a few new dishes... and copied some wonderful recipes to cook later...

I made a new friend... Candy... who is a delight... I think we are kindred spirits... I..the dark... she.. the light...

I made some decisions... righted a wrong... found a painter... and a photo of a cowgirl... framed a photo... bought two little french mice... and a bunch of books... baked a few cakes for a church celebration... attended a wedding and... a funeral...

I think this has been a good Lenten season for me... I feel renewed...

and so... life continues... down here in French Lique...
at

14 comments:

  1. CandyApril 13, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    What a beautiful story and lesson learned. Life is such a wonderful journey when one takes the time to do it on purpose. And such kind words for your new friend.
    Have a great day, Candy

    ReplyDelete
  2. KittApril 13, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    Thanks for the inspirational musings of your lenten season.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Marjorie (Molly) SmithApril 13, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    Thanks for sharing your little journey through Lenten Season with us. Sounds like you put your time to good use. You convers with DH sounded great, A little lady friend of mine celebrated her, 74th wedding Annivesary a couple of month's ago and when asked the secret of their long and happy marrige, she said "we talked, we knew what the other was thinking and always shared every problem, we never set in front of the TV alnight, as entertainment, we simply talked and laughed together" .
    Molly

    ReplyDelete
  4. vintage girl at heartApril 13, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    Beautiful post and lovin' your new header too!!!

    ReplyDelete
  5. The Raggedy GirlApril 13, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    What a lovely thoughtful post. I really appreciated it.

    Have A Marvelous Monday
    from Roberta Anne
    "The Raggedy Girl"

    ReplyDelete
  6. SmilingSallyApril 13, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    You spent your Lent reflecting on what HE HAS DONE instead of what you are NOT DOING.

    ReplyDelete
  7. nikkicrumpetApril 13, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    It seems you've been in a beautiful place recently...thank you for taking us there with you by writing this lovely post....it made me smile.

    ReplyDelete
  8. ChrisApril 13, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Have a great week Dixie!

    ReplyDelete
  9. ChandyApril 13, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    Dixie, I love this post... We had an eye-opening Easter,too... I think it's a miracle when at some point in time, you understand what it all meant... Even if it's just for a day to those you love...

    ReplyDelete
  10. CharlotteApril 13, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    Sounds like your life is going well. I like your new header picture and I always like it when Rush is quoted.
    Have a wonderful week.
    Charlotte

    ReplyDelete
  11. KathyApril 13, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Hello Dixie, your beautiful post made me smile too, have a wonderful week, Kathy.

    ReplyDelete
  12. trash talkApril 13, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    Makes me think Lenten shouldn't be a season but a way of life.
    Beautiful post.
    Debbie

    ReplyDelete
  13. LeeApril 15, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    Honest, simple, transparent thoughts...viewed through misty heartwarmed eyes...you gave us a glimpse of treasures rarely discovered, lost in the shuffle...I am glad you took the time to reflect your faith and thoughts, a good reminder to keep on keeping on.

    ReplyDelete
  14. The MuseApril 20, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    You have left me hopeful and peaceful!

    ReplyDelete

To those dear readers that come by to look and read the musings of a farm woman, thank you for stopping by.

I hope that you'll leave a little comment (I love comments) so I know that you have visited... I'd like to visit you too!

I've recently had to exclude "Anonymous Users" due to all the spam I've been getting... so sorry...

Welcome to French Lique, Texas...