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20{4}40 – A Lenten Challenge

March 9, 2011 Angela Pea1 Comment

We are wading into the Lenten season, a time for reflection, for re-evaluating our lives and afor clearing out the spiritual clutter. Part of my own Lenten journey this year is to stop and be thankful, truly thankful for the abundant blessings in my life.

Following Ann, counting my blessings.

Lent, and the privilege of soul searching
Prayer
Wonderful husband, who loves me more than himself
Healthy kids
Grilled cheese sandwiches
Running Shoes
Oldest daughter – who comes home from college and cleans every bathroom in the house
A car that runs
Daffodils peeking up from the ground, especially the itty bitty Tete-a-Tete
Bob the Cat who loves me because I feed him
A refridgerator that works
A freezer in my garage that is stocked with food
My healing ITB that allows me to run again
Bananas – how easy we can get them!
Homemade granola
Tea – warm in the winter, iced in the summer
Friends who pick up the slack when I fall behind
My job – and I’m so grateful to get to keep it!
Christina A. – such a steady, peaceful influence in my life
The privilege of lectoring at Mass

Knit for Good

February 7, 2011 Angela PeaLeave a comment

Fr. Publius’ homily at mass this Sunday was about Charity. That’s Charity with a capital “C”. Why? Because as God’s children, we are called to be charitable, giving our time, talent and treasure to all of His creation.

The message couldn’t have been more timely! I’m participating in Snickerdoodle‘s Knit-a-Long, and donating my work to the Knit for Good program.

Consider this:

Nearly 4 million babies die each year in their first month of life – half within their first 24 hours -mostly from preventable or treatable causes. But by giving mothers and caregivers a package of simple tools, including guidance on healthy newborn care practices, the majority of these deaths could be prevented. Items crucial to saving more babies’ lives include:

• antibiotics to treat infection
• immunizations against tetanus
• skilled birth attendants at every birth
• counseling on breastfeeding
• information on basic newborn care such as keeping the cord clean and keeping the baby warm

And this:

Baby caps are a simple and effective tool that can keep babies warm and ultimately contribute to reducing newborn deaths in the developing world.

Don’t know how to knit, but still want to play, too? You are IN LUCK! Stephanie has posted beginner knitting tutorials at Snickerdoodle! These tutorials are comprehensive, with videos to show you exactly how and step by step instructions that will have you knitting baby caps in no time at all. So. Answering God’s call to charity, I’m knitting baby caps! Want to play along? Click on the Knit for Good button at the top right. It will take you to Snickerdoodle’s website where you can get all the info you need to get started, including a link back to Knit for Good. Don’t Wait! Caps need to be delivered by the end of February.