Today was a GOOD Day!

My days have been long and at times difficult since our family tragedy (I am working on a post to fill you all in). I don't go many places or see many people other than those I am very, very close to. Yet, today felt normal...maybe the new normal. I woke up slow, thanks to my super, awesome husband who stayed late to take the kids to school. I baked today, too.  Dominic played in flour, salt and sugar and got ridiculously messy. The rain was beautiful and when the sun peeked out, I ran outside to see if I could see a rainbow...none today...but it was still fun looking. I got a call from a dear friend who invited me and the kids to go bowling. We had a great, fun time all three of my kids, whom all love bowling. I made dinner and left to the gym and worked it out there. I was happy today, I felt Joy all day. It's been the first time in a long time.
I, attribute this to the positive, healthy decisions I have made only within the last week. I decided I wanted peace and Joy again and  I went back to Church and joined a bible study group with one my best friends. Positive decisions = positive results. I hope you all had a beautiful day. I'd love to hear about your favorite moments, if you'd like to share.

Here's what I baked.

The recipe is  from Broke Ass Gourmet's blog. Try them, they are fabulous!

Coming back ...STRONG.

Since I have last posted so much has happened, which I can't fully discuss right now. Simply because it's too much and it's too hard to put into words. I am in a different space these days.

My husband works a lot! I feel like I am single mom right now. It's hard and I am tired. Thankfully yet sadly when my husband comes home from a 12 hour work day, he does the laundry and cleans up as much as possible...he's a hard working man and I have so much respect for him. I feel as if we haven't spent much time together in a while. I miss him. We need a weekend without the kids. Enter issue #2

Dominic is sick with the stomach flu. So the thought of my kids going anywhere, anytime soon is out of the question. My poor guy. I hate seeing him this way.

I also hate cleaning up the throw up. I pray he's better soon. I also pray that it doesn't spread around the house.

I am loving photos. It's only way to describe my next issue (#3). Which is what's going on with my man-boy...

Dear Parents...think LONG and HARD before you buy your child a cell phone ( I must say I did NOT buy him the first cell phone or any of the above, his dad did without my consent...UGH). The top phone is his latest indiscretion (he's been grounded from cell phones and any personal electronic device where he's allowed outside contact with that world out there). That will be dealt with today after school. YAY for me!

Yeah, I think once he graduates high school I will have enough to go into a resale business.

Anyhow, all the above along with my personal, intense family issues I was struggling. Yesterday was the first day of lent. I haven't been to church in a few months. I have been to their functions but I haven't heard the Word in a long time. I went on Ash Wednesday and I cried so hard. It felt so healthy, I felt lifted. It's what I needed. It's what I need. I typically do not give up anything for lent. I study and strengthen my relationship with God. I teach my children to do that also. With all my struggles, my marriage, my children, my family. I, for the first time, have given them all to God. That's why I cried. For this year, I have given up something. I have given up the control over my life. I am here to live by my faith.  With all this going on, I feel STRONG. Even in my weakest moments, I have God.