It has been a busy month. I was in an exercise from the last week of February through the first week of March. I can't complain too much. Although the hours were very long, at least I slept in my own bed each night. Another mixed blessing is the fact that are kids are normally up at the crack of dawn, if not sooner! Good for me, as I was able to see them before heading to work; not so good for Chip! I am also very fortunate to work for a great boss. Nate's Confirmation was scheduled in the middle of the exercise, but I was cut loose so I could attend. Nate and his friends are now proud of the fact that they are considered men, albiet young, of the Church. After Confirmation, the group talked in deep voices and shook hands firmly. Nate has joined Chip and I in reading the Bible each evening during Lent. We hope to continue afterwards and have it become part of the regular routine.

Well, lunch break is over and I have to head back to work. I will post later on the dual birthdays. God bless! Mona