Sunday is a day of rest

You're kidding me, right?

Let's re-cap.

I had planned to make this a 'catch up' weekend because there is no way in heck to get everything done in just 48 hours, but I could give it a jump start! I need months, if not years!

Sometimes things don't turn out as planned.

I got a text Saturday night from a dear friend and that was the end of my 'catch up' weekend. I was off to see the very funny movie, 'Valentine's Day.' I strongly suggest seeing it! In fact, I'm sure I will see it again!

However, I still had 'must do' obligations.

Sunday, the Choir was hosting the final Lenten Soup and Bread Luncheon.

So after the movie, I trudged home, and whipped up 7 loaves of Irish Soda Bread! Cake! No, bread!

So what if my head did not hit the pillow until 430 a.m. and then the alarm went off barely 3 and 1/2 hours later.

This is a typical day in my life!

Every day Mom's words and actions reverberate time and time again. Mom always gave it her all. Always made every occasion special. I will never give 1/2. Mom taught us how to throw a good party and by golly I was gonna make sure our Lenten Soup and Bread was a success.

And it was! We had delicious soup, Irish Soda Bread (thanks Mom and Mrs. DeGrandis!!!), hot cross buns, decorations, Irish cups and plates and napkins. The works!

A total success!

Next stop (unexpected): the house of my best friend's Mom. I drove by on the way to my Aunt's and saw Claudia's car. So I popped in for just a few minutes and visited with Mrs. S., Claudia and her daughter. A nice treat for all involved. I had not seen them since Mom's birthday party. WOW! That seems so very long ago.

Mom taught me sometimes you have to go off track, veer off your schedule, take the path less traveled in order to fully engage and live a fulfilling life.

I vow to carry out Mom's words, follow her path, and keep her alive every single day of my life. Her legacy will live on in my actions now.

Next stop: My Aunt and Uncles to help them revamp their bathroom!

Yet again, success! My sister and oldest niece with her husband helped transform the bathroom to make it easier to navigate for my uncle, who is recuperating.

What a satisfying afternoon. Afterward, we all watched MY Cleveland Indians and spent quality time together.

It's days like these I can't get upset with myself. I may not have crossed much off of my original 'to do' list but I sure did accomplish tons. I truly do believe, life's richness consists of the journey along the way, not necessarily the final destination!