In case you were wondering…

In case you were wondering…

...just what my children were doing last week while I crazily spring cleaned our home for Easter, they did get a little school work done, as well as watch some educational and religious videos since cartoon/movies were off limits for Lent.The rest of the time, they...

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Kindness and Flowers

Kindness and Flowers

Kathy over at The Daily Grotto has kindly sent this award my way. Don't you just love getting flowers?!?! Thank you Kathy!One of the greatest things about blogging is making new friends!This past year I have "met" some wonderful new "blog friends." You have truly been...

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WoW…

...or rather, Whew!!I was really dreading this weeks Weight on Wednesday check in. However, I am relived to say, "I have nothing to report!"Yep... Even after all that Easter candy, desserts and Easter Salad, a couple heavenly mochas, all the chocolate my dear children...

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Vote Pro-Life

I wanted to share this video containing a few highlights from a protest that took place last Saturday:My hubby has a thought provoking post on Barack Obama's Positions.In addition, did you know that:Barack Obama is the most pro-abortion presidential candidate ever. He...

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How appropriate!

Did you know that tomorrow is National Make Up Your Own Holiday Day? I didn't, but thanks to Dawn--she is always on top of this kind of thing--I do now!Dawn has a couple of great ideas of things to do with the kids that I think we will just have to try!! Thank you...

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Last year…

Last year…

...I wasn't blogging yet, and I just had to share this picture that was taken at my parents house last Easter. How's this for a hiding place?Is it a Golf ball or an Easter egg?!?I will post some pictures from this year soon... However, right now, I need to clean up...

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On Easter Day

On Easter Day

Easter lilies, Can you hearWhat they whisper, low and clear?In dewy fragrance they unfoldTheir splendor sweet, their snow and gold.Every beauty-breathing bellNews of heaven has to tell.Listen to their mystic voice,Hear, oh mortal, and rejoice!Hark, their soft and...

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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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Hi! I'm Jessica, a Roman Catholic wife and home educating mother to our nine children. I was home educated myself, along with my eleven younger siblings. I have a special devotion to St. Therese, through whom I have been given much help and many blessings--the beautiful "Shower of Roses" that she has sent my way! Here I will record a few of the blessings I treasure. Please remember that what you see here is just a little glimpse at our lives, so please say a prayer for us, as we continue to strive for holiness.

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