On the Road

Since we got back, I have been dying to start telling you about our trip, but at the same time, the thought of it has been completely overwhelming me! There is just SO MUCH to share! So, I am just going to start at the beginning and work my way through. You'll just...

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Summer Time = Popsicle Time

Summer Time = Popsicle Time

I just LOVE Summer!! We pulled out our Popsicle Molds today, and made our first Popsicles. They were just plain old juice Popsicles, but I have added a few ingredients to my grocery list so we can try out a few new recipes this year including:Banana Blueberry Swirl...

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The Simple Woman’s Daybook ~ June 16th

The Simple Woman’s Daybook ~ June 16th

FOR TODAYOutside my Window... the sun is shining, the grass is freshly mowed, the birds are chirping, and the deer are lounging around the yard... From the looks of it, they made themselves right at home here while we were gone!I am thinking... about hubby, and...

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Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day!

Father's Day 2008A very Happy Father's Day to my wonderful husband, my own father, my father-in-law, both of my grandfathers, my godfather, and to the godfathers of my children! May God Bless you all today, and grant you the strength and grace to lead your children to...

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Today…

Today…

...our oldest son will receive his First Holy Communion. Please remember him in your prayers!He has been preparing for this day for a long time, and is so very excited!It may be awhile before I am able to share some photos, so here are a few video stills of Captain...

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Don’t forget to tune in…

Don’t forget to tune in…

...to EWTN to watch the Fraternity of Saint Peter Priestly Ordinations, May 30th, at 11Am Eastern/8AM Pacific.His Eminence Dario Cardinal Castrillon Hoyos, President of the Ecclesia Dei Commission, will confer the Priestly ordinations. His Excellency, Bishop Fabian...

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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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