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This week, I was deeply affected by the quote below…and I wanted to share it with y’all.
“The meaning of earthly existence lies not, as we have grown used to thinking, in prospering but in the development of the soul.”
–Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Do a little bit of background research on Mr. Solzhenitsyn…Perhaps, you’ll be even more affected by his quote above…
And now for some Friday FUN for Thought!
Click The Picture – Dinner & Dessert In One?
YUCK!!! Would any of you eat that???
and
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I can totally relate because I do the exact same thing – with sneakers, too! Wondering if I’m alone?
and
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One of the songs on our playlist right now… 😉 Colton Dixon performed this song at WinterJam this year and I think it’s a really wonderful worship tune.
Be blessed this weekend!
We’ll return on Monday – St. Patrick’s Day! – with a WINNER for the giveaway! So today is your LAST DAY to enter to win! Check back here for the details!
Today is Ash Wednesday, which begins the season of Lent – a time for us to do some spiritual spring cleaning and focus on the Lord – we will focus a lot more on Lent and what it really is all about tomorrow. 🙂
Ash Wednesday is one of my favorite days of the Liturgical Calendar. Why? Because it gives us an opportunity to truly wear our hearts on our sleeves. Even wearing a cross around your neck could be taken for granted in today’s society. It could be just a fashion statement, or even a mockery. However, wearing a black smudge of ashes on your forehead is noticed. And thus, a wonderful opportunity to share a small part of your faith.
My personal tradition (since Craig is never in town for Ash Wednesday) is to wake up early (now, I’m typically up and out so early it felt late!) and go to the 6:55AM Mass at a church close to my office, and head to work afterwards. I cannot tell you what an amazing (hidden) opportunity this is! It’s 1:45pm in the afternoon and I have had no less than fifteen conversations about Ash Wednesday and Lent and the meaning of it all since I arrived at the office at 7:55AM – and these were both in the office and when I headed out for a quick bite of tuna salad around lunch time.
If not enlightening others about the meaning behind the ashes, it is discovering others in your place of work or around town who share your Christian faith. Community is a wonderful thing, and you don’t have to be Catholic to participate in Lent or Ash Wednesday. Head to a service right now!
Like I said, more tomorrow on Lent! Don’t miss it!
In other newlywed news, I’ve been ramping up my workout by adding in two days of cardio every week, in addition to 3 days of Pure Barre. I’m getting very very addicted to exercise – a concept I never thought I would understand!!!! If I can get excited about working out, any one can. Trust me. There is hope for us all!
Most of our other time this past week was spent with the furs – as usual – when we weren’t at work or working out:
Our little Lucy is a mama’s girl and she does NOT realize she is enormous and no longer a puppy! She is such a big girl nowadays she literally steps up onto the couch and lays down on top of me – and that’s the end of it. ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz! and not a thing we can do about it! (And we wouldn’t have it any other way!)
Lucy Lefebvre
Just look how much she’s grown!!!! This was taken just a year ago!
And finally, on Saturday, we went to LaGrange and had our hair done (Yes, Craig too!) 🙂 . Then we had a sweet visit with my grandmother, Mama Dee, and ended up going to dinner with my parents.
Pardon my red eyes! 🙂
We ate at The Farmhouse At Serenbe, and it was such a wonderful experience! I wish we had taken a picture with my lovely parents, but I think we were too mesmerized by the dessert to think about such things! Yum!
*Don’t forget about our giveaway! iParent.tv graciously donated this free one-year subscription to us, and we can’t keep it for ourselves! Maybe you know parents who could benefit? Enter to gift the subscription to them! Today – All you have to do is comment below. ANY (NICE) COMMENT AT ALL – wins you one entry!*
Join us tomorrow for our first Lenten Edition of Thirsty For Christ Thursday, and right now – head to an Ash Wednesday Service near you!
Oh, and one more thing! CLICK THE IMAGE for a beautiful and FREE Lenten devotional by the amazing Ann Voskamp, brought to you free of charge by Ann herself at A Holy Experience.
Your Devotional Is At The Bottom Of Her Blog Post – But Make Sure You Read That Too! How Beautiful!
Weekends just aren’t ever long enough, are they? My 4AM alarm to get up and head to my nemesis, the elliptical machine, came WAY too early this morning. I could have sworn I had JUST closed my eyes…In any event, Monday is upon us! And that means…it’s MY CHOICE!
We are so grateful to begin this week with ANOTHER giveaway! That’s right, folks!
iParent.TV Subscription Giveaway!
iParent.tv has graciously donated a one-year subscription (valued at $49) to giveaway to one lucky reader! While Craig & I aren’t parents (yet), we recognize that some of you are, and we couldn’t wait to share this awesome deal and opportunity with you!
All you have to do to enter to win is watch the video below & comment in our “Comments Section”, posting about what you think the best part of the iParent.tv platform is!
Each household is only eligible to win One (1) Subscription to iparent.tv. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.
Good luck, parents!! 🙂
Don’t forget! Lent begins this week! What will you be giving up? What will you be adding to your daily faith walk? Take this opportunity to do some spiritual spring cleaning, and grow closer to the Lord. You won’t regret it one single bit!
Join us again tomorrow for a hope-filled TTC Tuesday!
Today’s post is a random assortment of great places to visit around the web or in your city.
Pray The Rosary Online (or just discover what this beautiful prayer is all about!)
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Run/Walk/Enjoy The Color Fun Fest In Your City
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A Great Deal On A Great (hint hint) Date In Atlanta
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For Those With Kids: GraceMats!!
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We hope your weekend is wonderful!! Don’t forget to tune-in SATURDAY (tomorrow) to Footprints On My Heart where we are guest posting!!
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And one FINAL reminder, today is the LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR OUR GIVEAWAY!! Trust me, you’re going to want this precious little book!! Enter to win before it’s too late!
…you are much too excited about your brand new…kitchen sink.
Here is our old one. I must say, I was not a fan…
Here is our new sink & faucet fixture!
Seriously, how much better does that look? I know you are not able to see the rest of the kitchen & the lighting for the picture is horrible, but the backsplash tiles and cabinet hardware really pop with the new sink’s colors and textures! What an easy (we installed this ourselves) & inexpensive upgrade for any kitchen!
In other news, you may have seen these lovely flowers my sweet husband had delivered to me at work for Valentine’s Day:
I love hydrangeas & tulips…and of course, pink and green…and polka dots! Craig must know me well… 😉
Our furs spent the night out with their furry friends at the doggie sitter & Craig & I stayed here:
Hilton Atlanta Marietta Conference Center & Resort
If you live in the Atlanta area and have never stayed here…you really should. It’s a beautiful hotel and really, a hidden gem! We had dinner at a newer restaurant in Marietta called “Cosmopolitan”, which was delicious – most especially their dessert which was even gluten-free!
Click The Image For A Similar Recipe I Found
What a wonderful way to celebrate Valentine’s Day!
*Oh, and I apologize for the misunderstanding! My surgery will be next Wednesday at 1pm. We are soooo blessed with your prayers and support! We love you all!*
Remember – Don’t forget to enter our giveaway while there’s still time! If you have any concerns about not being on Facebook or how to enter, just contact me or Craig.
We have some very exciting news to share! This week we will be doing our first ever giveaway! Here’s how you can win:
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Click the image of the prize for a chance to win this Rafflecopter Giveaway! There are only a few simple steps to enter your name in the hat! You have from now until Friday night….
The (Not-So) Newlywed Lefebvres 
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