Random 5 Friday February 28, 2014 1. I am grateful for the successful gall bladder surgery on my daughter this past Tuesday. 2. I am proud of my granddaughter who showed such thoughtfulness in providing these services for her mother- she (and her sister) cleaned her home; Charley also cooked meals to be served in the days following her hospital release, and provided transportation to and from the hospital. 3. I welcome the sunshine and its ability to bring cheer to my psyche in spite of the frigid temperatures keeping me inside except for only the most necessary outings. 4. I have started Jonathan Keller’s book Victims on my Kindle. One of my friends also received the same book, so we’re reading it for our March book club meeting. 5. I am sifting through my spiritual needs in order to choose what I will do for my Lenten sacrifice. One of the devotionals I will use is Lent with the Saints. I also ordered The Ignatius Workout for Lent: 40 Days of Prayer, Reflection &