Ahh...Quiet!

I have to say that I REALLY enjoy the quiet of the evening. I would really enjoy the quiet time of the morning, but having two little goofballs who insist upon getting up while it's still pitch dark limits my ability to have quiet time in the morning. To make it even more enjoyable, Gary's at his last financial aid meeting of the season, so I have the place totally to myself. Now, don't get me wrong, I love it when he's around. I am, however, a person who rather enjoys being alone. I get so little time with no one needing/wanting my help or companionship that I take full advantage of the time I spend alone. I've been catching up with friends, finishing up the household chores for the day and reading in my quiet time. It's the reading that I've really been enjoying.

I have been reading Max Lucado's books in the last couple months. I highly recommend any and all of his books. The first one I read was Traveling Light, which focused on Lord's Prayer. The most recent one I finished was In the Grip of Grace. It too was insightful and thought-provoking, as all of his books are. The man can make a point like no one I've ever heard/read. I would love to hear him preach someday. I am now ready to start another of his books, A Love Worth Giving, and am really looking forward to getting into it. In fact, I think I'll head there now. I need to take advantage of this quiet time because it will be time to head to bed before I know it. :)

Before I go, though, Boo has her tooth hanging by a thread. I know. It gives me the heeby-jeebies. Hanny told me the other day that it gives her the "freaks" - I think she's heard me say it gives me the creeps. It's going to have to come out tomorrow, because I can't handle that thing blowing in and out with every breath for much longer. It doesn't help that she has a cold and all of her breathing is done through her mouth. :) As for the colds, we're all in various stages at this point. I'm feeling crummy tonight (surprise, surprise), so I'm just beginning. I hope we get through this quickly. We're celebrating our 12th anniversary on Sunday, so it would be nice to be able to go out to eat or something. Hopefully that will happen. We're praying for a speedy recovery!