Believing; a book review

Each year, I make a small list of books I would like to read. I usually find the titles on the NY Times best seller list but not all the time. This particular book, I've had written down for a little over a year, and I finally went to the library and borrowed it.
Boy, am I glad that I did. What a truly beautiful testimony of God and Heaven's existence. If you needed some affirmation in your life, I sincerely hope you'll pick this up and give it a read. Amazing, true story of a 4 year old who nearly died and recants his experience with Jesus and his visit to Heaven, much to his parents' surprise and utter shock.
I actually shared some of the more confounding parts of this book with my husband, as I read through them. He was very intrigued and at the end of it, I really discussed the book and how I felt about it. All through my tears! I don't know why I cried but I had such a sense of belief and a feeling of encouragement. I really need this, right now, in my life. I was so struck with the testimony of this little boy's journey to Heaven and back. I feel such a peace within, today. Definitely check it out, if you're looking for a new book to read or just need a little uplifting.

what's your sacrifice?

I know that Lent doesn't apply to all my blog friends but if you're a practicing Catholic, you've probably contemplated what you're "giving up" for 40 days. Or maybe you're still not sure! I asked my sister yesterday, what she was giving up for Lent and she said "NOTHING"... I gasped out loud and said "You're not willing to sacrifice anything? After what Jesus gave up for you??" - She chuckled and responded "No, I'm sorry, Sister Dawn". I have many things that I should learn to live without, even if just for 40 days. Last year, a friend of mine gave up Facebook for Lent. I could do that. Or could I? I chose to give up soda this time around. It doesn't seem like much but it is for me. - and hey, maybe I'll lose a few pounds! I could've given up foul language but not sure I could've done that either.. My life is pretty stressful right now. I know that is a lame excuse, but anyhoo --- We'll see how I fare with this for the next 40 days. It really shouldn't be so hard to sacrifice things that we think we can't live without - for only 40 days! Think about what Jesus gave up for us!

updates on Mom

It will be a fairly long post, but I want to share with you, what has been going on since the beginning. It sucks. That pretty much sums it up - but we're going to deal with it the best we can. I promise to post at length when I get a few minutes of down time. Between work, home and hospital runs every day, it's hard to find those few minutes.