Lá breithe mhaith agat!

Lá breithe mhaith agat!

Today is my dear Irish Father-in-law's Birthday!!(I just love this picture of my hubby and father-in-law.It was taken back in 2000 at the 4Ps in Va.) Slainte! Speaking of birthdays... Today is ALSO one of brother-in-law's birthdays!Happy Birthday to you both!

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My Daybook ~ March 16, 2009

My Daybook ~ March 16, 2009

FOR TODAY: March 16, 2009 Outside my Window... it is a misty, cold, rainy day. It seems sort of fitting, since tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day.I am thankful... for all of your prayers for my Grandpa and family!! THANK YOU!! I took the news of his death much harder than...

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In loving memory…

In loving memory…

Francis AloysiusJune 5, 1920 - March 14, 2009I just found out that my Grandpa died last night... Oh, I am going to miss him soooooo much! I would love to tell you all about him, but I just can't right now. It's all I can do to get on here and ask if you could please...

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40 Bags of Stuff

I just ran across this idea, and it sounds great!!! Here are the details:Every day during Lent this year, empty one bag of 'stuff' that is no longer needed from your house, totaling a loss of forty bags of stuff!1.) Taking a look at the size of your family and...

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A wee bit o’ Irish art…

A wee bit o’ Irish art…

Rascal loves to draw... he loves scissors... and he *loves* tape...He also loves celebrating feast days, and is busy getting ready for the upcoming feast of St. Patrick.The other morning he was up early (before everyone else), and made himself an Irish flag with some...

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St. Patrick’s Day Lap Book

St. Patrick’s Day Lap Book

Right now Curr Click is offering a free download (regularly $17.99) of the St. Patrick's Day Project Pack from Hands of a Child. (Thanks Regina!)"The St. Patrick’s Day Project Pack includes a 9-page Research Guide and 17 hands on activities that cover information...

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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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