I have really enjoyed reading everyone's birthday memories! (Comments are still open, until midnight, if any one else wants to enter the drawing.)My little sister Mary (who is now 16 and a twin) left one of her favorite birthday memories, and I wanted to share it with...
Please participate in your local March (or Rally) andStand Up For Life!
Just like last year, I am going to give away another Finders Key Purse Key Hook. Since they don't make a rose, I decided to go with, the turquoise flower. Isn't it cute?!Here's the deal: To enter, please leave a comment with your favorite birthday memory, I'd love to...
This coming Saturday, January 17th, is the feast of St. Anthony the Abbot, also known as St. Anthony of Egypt, St. Anthony the Great, and the "Father of Monks." (Not to be confused with St. Anthony of Padua.) St. Anthony lived during the third century and has been...
...I wanted to share a link to the most thought provoking post I have read in a long time: Soul Food. I've been needing to take a look at my own blogging habits for awhile now, and reading and thinking about this post has been a great place to start. Thank you...
Last spring I use to walk the track at the local Middle School with a friend, while our children played together... Unfortunately she moved, and I have just not been that motivated. However, yesterday, since we were in town already, we decided to go for it and check...
This week has been full of doctors appointments. Monday I had some labs done, yesterday Chiquita and Snuggles had check-ups, and today I had my followup appointment with my doctor.Recently I was asked how I am able to stay so "positive," and it made me laugh. The...
Well, it is Wednesday already, and time to report my weight gain/loss for this past week. The week went better than I expected, even though I didn't lose as much as I hoped. My goal for the week was to exercise daily. Over the past couple months I had become way too...
I know the Christmas season has just ended, and we have a little time before lent begins, but I wanted to post a quick reminder in case any of you are planning on making a Jesus Tree this year.The Jesus Tree is such a wonderful way to do a Lenten Bible Study with your...
FOR TODAY: January 12th, 2009My dear friend's BIRTHDAY!!! Happy Birthday Trina!Outside my Window... it is beautiful sunny day. As soon as the boys finish up there binder work and Math lesson, we are heading outside.I am thinking... about my sister Julianna and about...
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.
