This morning, after finishing Office in the chapel, I headed off to Mass, looking forward to a brisk walk. I've grown to love the combination of exercise and prayer (walking while praying the rosary, chaplet, etc., on the way to and from morning Mass).
Mentioning that it was only six above (with a six below wind chill), Sister Elaine asked me if I would be walking or riding. When I said I would walk, she left me with a parting instruction to "dress warm." This I did, wearing my new boots for the first time; my mom had given them to my on my recent home visit. (I'm grateful because my old ones have seen better days.) I also had some nice soft, fleece pants under my skirt, my heavy winter coat and a pair of gloves. I stopped back at the convent, too, and donned a scarf for good measure. Despite all of the above protective winter apparel, the wind still nipped my cheeks and nose (parts that are not protected by winter gear). I, nonetheless, enjoyed the walk. The new boots worked great; I had worn them to be safe, not knowing what the sidewalks and streets would be like. Things were fine, but it was nice to try out the new boots, anyway. Now, when the real winter comes, I will know that they fit nicely and help keep me warm. (Hopefully, we'll have a few warmer days before that happens.) I am grateful for an extra hour of light in the morning now that daylight savings time has ended, though I know that it won't last too long as the days continue to grow shorter.
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