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 or...