Gonzaga

My daughter has now confirmed her acceptance into Gonzaga University for Fall, 2011.  Right on!  I am one proud mom.  She is transferring from a 2 year college and is currently debt-free.  I am very impressed with her motivation, thoughtfulness and persistence in moving her education forward.

She just finished finals and is on spring break.  After Spring quarter, she is even taking a class in the summer to get a bit ahead of the game for next school year.  She has chosen to live at home and I am all for that.  It is easing me into the "empty nester" season of life.  Even though she is living here, she is busy with school, work and her boyfriend. 

Furniture

My latest purchase for my home.  Now I have a completed living room ~ two chairs, a loveseat and an oversized ottoman.  I eventually need to get a smaller dining set.  The one I am using is from my dad and his wife.  It is a wonderful oval-shaped table seating 6 or more; however, my house is too small for the set.  I need to find a 2-4 (at the most) chair and table set.  No hurry or worry :-)

I am so blessed to have been able to find my little home for my daughter and I ~ even though she is now 20 and won't be here much longer.  I will soon be an empty nester.  I am enjoying her input on the house and landscaping.  I thank the Lord for our relationship and bond that will last a lifetime.

Lent

I grew up Catholic ~ first communion, church on Sundays, confession, confirmation... As an adult, I belong to a Non-denominational Christian church.  I have decided to observe Lent this year.  I have in years past, but not the last few.  I am going to abstain from dairy products and I am going to read in the Bible on a daily basis.  I am writing this in my blog to stay accountable.  I will update on a regular basis, even if it is a sentence or two with another blog posting.

My goal is to have both of those habits ingrained by the time Easter is here and keep on going strong.