Compare and Contrast

Compare and Contrast

I just received these pictures in an email from a friend, and thought I would share:This is the FSSP in a gathering in 2006:This is the 2008 General Congregation of Jesuits in Rome:It just amazes me the differences between the various religious orders!

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Another Meme

I saw this meme first over at Regina's blog, then at Meredith's, Ruth's and Dawn's... I hadn't planned on doing it myself, till I was asked personally by Ruth in an email this morning. So, here you go!1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?I was going to be named Elizabeth,...

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And the winner is…

And the winner is…

...drum roll, please...Congratulations Trina! You have good luck with online drawings, don't you? Since I happen to have your address, no need to email it to me... I will be popping your new key hook into the mail this week!Thank you everyone for all the sweet...

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You know your old…

You know your old…

...when your mom buys you cellulite cream for your birthday! Thank you mom! I do need it, now that I am officially closer to 40 than I am to 20. ;)Actually, I guess I asked for it back before Christmas, and she remembered. (I hear it works great on stretch marks!) I...

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Loveliness of Planning Fair

Loveliness of Planning Fair

Today has been interesting... We woke up to a brown out... NOT good! The last time this happened, it burned up the motor on our refrigerator. Hubby and I quickly unplugged everything in the house, and shut the breakers off, then called the power company.Before hubby...

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A Birthday Gift

A Birthday Gift

OK, you all know how much I LOVE comments, so today, I'm offering a bribe for all you in lurkdom "birthday" gift for commenting!All you have to do is leave me a comment sometime today, January 16th. I will number the comments, place the numbers in a jar, and tomorrow...

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A few of my memories…

A few of my memories…

I thought it would be fun to post some pictures from a few past birthdays!! It's so fun to look back sometimes!Here is a picture of my mom and I, right after I was born... I was born in a military hospital, and after that experience, my mom decided, from then on, to...

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Good Bye 20’s

Good Bye 20’s

It seems as though there have been so very many birthdays the last couple weeks. In fact, today is actually my youngest brother's 12th birthday. He is also my godson, and will hopefully be giving us a pipe gun demo soon! Happy Birthday!For me however, today is a sad...

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He likes to move it too…

Snuggles LOVES his bouncy chair... I just had to share a little video clip of him in it. He is going to have the STRONGEST legs, isn't he? He is a very "physically fit" baby! (This actually might explain his drop in weight on the growth chart... you think?)Anyhow, his...

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The sounds animals make…

Kids say the funniest things... My sister told me about this conversation between her and my niece that I just HAD to share.My niece, age 3 at the time, was quizzing my sister, her mom, on various animal sounds...My niece: "Mom, what does a cow say?"My sis: "A cow...

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Prayer of Mothers

Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.


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