My Daybook ~ September 7th

My Daybook ~ September 7th

FOR TODAY: September 7, 2009  (Labor Day!)Outside my Window... it chilly, but sunny, and there are pine needles everywhere!  It is beginning to really feel like Fall.I am thinking... about how hard it is to get back on the computer after a few days offline.   😉 I am...

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One Week Later…

I finally received a phone call from Hubby, and he is actually ON HIS WAY HOME!!!  The job he was doing on this particular fire is completed and, with a holiday weekend coming up, the fire management wanted to get as many men off the clock as possible.  It...

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Building a Model Solar System

The boys have really been enjoying Exploring Creation With Astronomy. (And what a perfect year to study it, since it is the International Year of Astronomy!)  The topic for our first few weeks has been "What is Astronomy?"  In addition to reading their...

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Book Review:  The Miracle of Me

Book Review: The Miracle of Me

My latest book to review for The Catholic Company is the Miracle of Me by Amy B. Pederson.   Since we are expecting another little miracle this coming Christmas, I was very excited to recieve this book and, hopefully, share it with my children. The book is...

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Another Little Saint…

Another Little Saint…

Earlier today I was devastated to hear the heartbreaking news that Colleen's little boy, Bryce Philip Mitchell, died in his sleep this afternoon.I am still in shock and, even though I know what it is like to lose a baby, I never seem to have the right words to say......

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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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