Extraordinary Measures :: The Inspirational Quilt

Extraordinary Measures :: The Inspirational Quilt

Just after posting the video about our friends the Hadleys earlier today, I recieved an email from another friend letting us know about the upcoming movie, Extraordinary Measures, staring Brendan Fraser and Harrison Ford.  This movie was inspired by the story of...

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Hadley Hope

Since so many of you have been praying for our friends the Hadleys (whose children are suffering from a rare disease called Niemann-Pick Type C) and have also generously donated to the Hadley Hope Fund, both directly and though the Easter Hope Challenges I have...

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Catholic Artworks

Catholic Artworks

Ever since posting links to Catholic Artworks, I've been receiving emails asking which of their CD's I purchased...   I actually splurged and ordered their whole Teachers Helper Collection.  It currently contains 21 CD's which are regularly priced $20 each,...

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Amazon Prime ~ Free Trial!

Do you have Amazon Prime?? I've wanted to upgrade to Amazon Prime (Free 2-day shipping from Amazon) for a long time, but have not been able to spend the $79.00 it costs per year... I had a month long trial back in 2006 and just loved it. SO, I was very excited when...

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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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