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Sunday, February 19, 2012

Because it is Sunday ...

I took mom to church.

I have been taking her to church since about 1997. That year she was in an automobile accident and couldn't drive, but once she was recovered she said she enjoyed going to church with me so the tradition continued.

Now that she is in Assisted Living, we changed churches. We now attend St. Peter's Church - Roman Catholic. I believe I have mentioned before that I was raised Catholic, but do not actually practice my faith as an adult the way it was taught to me as a child. I consider myself a spiritual person with a strong belief in God. I have had many conversations with him of the last 5 years ... most of them being with the word ... "Why ..." :-) And I enjoy attending church on occasion, but my inspiration and peace hardly ever is obtained within the confines of a building.

But to mom, attending church on Sunday is very very important to her and so our tradition continues ... for her sake.

St. Peter's church is a very traditional church and new within the last 10 years or so. I admire its strong architectural features, simple lines and white uncluttered feeling. The congregation has been very welcoming in many small ways and it is evident there is sincere devotion among the parishioners. It is also about 5 minutes from mom. It has been a good choice for us.

Today I put on my walking shoes and took that walk I was moaning about several posts before. Here are some picture proofs!
My right foot!

My left foot!

I brought them both with me this time!

This walking habit I want to encourage has never been that big a deal to start - I have started it hundreds of times (as the old joke goes). Usually several simple tricks get me going: gimmicks to track progress, audio books, picture taking, etc. This time the problem has a different twist - it is logistics. I am simply never home. Now that mom lives outside my home I am on the road a lot with visits 4 times a week to see her and other activities that I put a halt to previously (because they took me out of the house away from mom), other activities have now exploded because I am not tied to the home.

But it is just another challenge - and I know with time all this will settle out.

I have a to-do list of things I need to complete today (church and walking can be marked off), so I am off to do the other stuff.

And so another Sunday passes! Hope yours has been good.


8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Your mom is very lucky to have such a devoted daughter....and good for you to be out walking. Lefty and Righty look good.

Linda said...

I have been focused on long neglected cleaning today - a "shovel out"! After dinner - spinning! Glad you got out for a walk. I got a shipping notice, Pilates CD is on the way along with my new camera. Tomorrow I will be home all day for President's day, fiber fun all day!

LindaGM, Spinning First

Hold my hand: a social worker's blog said...

What a lovely time with your mom at church. Very nice.

You actually took pictures of your walk! woohoo! :-))

By the way, there's an award for you on my blog :-)

Doris

Cloudia said...

Somehow I know you will find time for what matters.



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happyone said...

Glad to see you've started walking again. : )

g-girl said...

Yay for walking again! I, like you, was raised Catholic but don't practice it as an adult in the same as it was taught to me. I share the same thoughts that I am a spiritual person and have a strong belief in God too. And I don't think he exists within the confines of a church/chapel. He is everywhere.

Amrita said...

My Mom couldn 't go to church since the past 3 years, she prayed at home and towards the end I used to read the Bible aloud to her and prayer with her.

Keep on walking

Unknown said...

Happy Saturday, Retired Knitter!
I am new to blogging, just started this week in fact, and am perusing sites when yours jumped out @ me!
Nice to "see" you.
Patricia