This morning I was doubtful about making it to mass but I strove to do it and we did. We were on time and in good spirits and I was gratful to be there. More and more I WANT to be there rather than go as a matter of duty.

Today was our yearly talk from the priest about our conduct and protocol in church. my sons did okay today although my oldest broke protocol and went to the bathroom during the Gospel.

During communion I felt a profound sense of contact with the LORD.

I also had a lot of doubt about the party we had schedule in the afternoon. About getting ready in time, about keeping in good spirits,and about whether people would be okay in the heat. It turned out great. We got the house in decent shape, I had fans outside for the heat, there was some shade, the house and the yard looked great, and we got through it with minimal stress.

Thanks be to God for a great weekend.