week eight

 who knew??

I will be putting this on my calendar. hehe.  :)

Sunday was another day of painting.  LOTS more painting... getting ready for Jamie and Jeff to come take a tour and tell us what our house is worth.

Hubby and I both had the day off on Monday (Presidents' Day).  Thank goodness, because we still had lots to do to get the house ready.  We finished up the painting and did a crazy-quick clean up... the place looked pretty darn good!

Jamie and Jeff Colyer (our realtors) came over -- great time hanging out with them!  They look very dignified in this picture, but they're not.  Haha!  (just kidding, J&J)... That's why we like them.  :)  Anyhow, they are amazingly helpful and gave us pretty good news about the house, so I'm really excited!  Just a few more little things to get finished and then it'll be time to put a sign in the yard!  Hard to believe.

Tuesday didn't start out too well (stinky allergies) but it ended up being a great day.  I spent the afternoon in Xenia at an event called COPE.

The Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE) is a 3 hour poverty simulation experience that gives you a little glimpse into the life of those living below the poverty line everyday in our community. It helps you realize the obstacles that are faced, the decisions that are made and the consequences that impact these families every day.  It was so interesting.  I think high school seniors should be required to do this.  Very eye opening.

Today, I ran 3.5 miles, went to work, took a little nap :), then went to Applebee's with Sandy and Robert.  After dinner we went to the new Christian bookstore, Beacon of Hope -- it's awesome! -- and then to church for Ash Wednesday worship.  What's my commitment going to be for Lent this year?  I have lots of ideas, but I need to pray about it.  

My devotional verse this morning was "Be still and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10).  Be still.  Be still with God.  Still my mind... still my thoughts... still my mouth... just be still.  And be with God. That's a good place to start Lent.