Fat Tuesday

Day before Ash Wednesday...Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, last day before Lent. I was reminded today that "Lent" means "springtime." Perfect!

I thought I would spend the day getting my home in order, but then I realized: that's what the Lenten fast will be for. Today was my Sabbath (Tuesdays work better for me). I decided to take it easy, but do a few things that would prepare the way for the disciplines that begin tomorrow.

I took some "before" pictures of my home, but the only reason I would post them is as a contrast to the "after" pictures. No need to wallow in the mess -- I'll post the pictures when it's time to rejoice in the progress!

Tomorrow I'll post my physical starting points: weight, blood pressure, measurements, etc. I'll have more after I go in for some lab work on Friday. I'll take some "before" pictures of my body, too -- in the stretchy black jumpsuit thingie I bought a few weeks ago just for this purpose.

By the way...OMG...if you get a chance to YouTube the president's speech on the economy that I'm watching right now, do it. Now THIS is a president. Thank you, Lord!!