FOR TODAYOutside my Window... it is HOT!!! (and will be getting hotter as the week goes on.)I am thinking... about Captain's 8th birthday in 2 weeks, and trying to decide just how to pull off an "Army" themed birthday party for him on a limited budget.I am thankful...
Just ten days before the 150th wedding anniversary of Louis Martin and Marie-Zélie Guerin Martin, St. Therese's parents, a miracle was formally attributed to them. That miracle fulfills the requirements for their beatification. The prefect of the Congregation for...
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. ~ The Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776May God...
St. Thomas the ApostleThe feast of St. Thomas is celebrated on July 3rd.We haven't been celebrating the feast days of the Church much lately, since we have been out of town, and then were busy daily with swimming lessons. I am hoping to change this, starting tomorrow,...
Last night, as I was cutting up a Baked Chicken for dinner, I was asked: Rascal: "Mom, may I please have a leg?" Captain: "Mom, may I please have a leg and a wing?" Twinkle Toes: "Momma, can I have the head?"**For the record, I have never fed my children Chicken Heads...
Each summer my children look forward to their swimming lessons.They love the water, they love to swim, and the love their teacher, Myrna. She has actually been teaching children to swim for over 50 years, and is the best teacher EVER! I have known Myrna since I was a...
On day 6 of our trip we pretty much spent the whole day at the hotel, just visiting with my hubby's parents and getting ready for the Ordination the next day.The kids were SO excited to see their Grandparents and be able to spend some time with them.The kids were also...
On Day 5 of our trip, we visited Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo. This was our second visit to this zoo, and if we ever find ourselves back in Nebraska, I am sure we will make a point to visit it again. It is an awesome zoo!We started the day with a visit to their IMAX...
FOR TODAYOutside my Window... it's partly cloudy (or is that smoke?) and cool for the moment. The deer are running around like crazy on our back hill, and my window is open, so I can hear all the birds chirping! We are expecting some more thunderstorms this afternoon,...
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.
