Twice the giggles! Double the fun!It's time to celebrate YOU because you're turning TWO!! Our baby girl turned TWO a couple weeks ago and this year we celebrated with a puppy themed pawty! We have never had a dog, but one of her favorite things this past year has...
St. John’s Bonfire + 30th Anniversary Celebration
by Jessica | Jun 25, 2019 | FSSP, Priests, St. John the Baptist | 4 Comments
Lord God, almighty Father, the light that never fails and the source of all light, sanctify + this new fire, and grant that after the darkness of this life we may come unsullied to you who are light eternal..."June 24 is one of the oldest of the Church feasts. It is...
Picking Berries at the Strawberry Patch
by Jessica | Jun 18, 2019 | Nature, Summer | 5 Comments
"It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all." — Laura Ingalls WilderWe got up early this morning to go pick strawberries with friends! 🍓🍓🍓"Live in each season as it passes: breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the...
Baby Updates :: 30 Weeks and Counting
by Jessica | Jun 13, 2019 | Baby News, Precious Moments: 09, Pregnancy | 12 Comments
“Nothing, how little so ever it be, if it is suffered for God’s sake, can pass without merit in the sight of God.” - Thomas a KempisHappy Feast of St. Anthony!It's hard to believe that it has been five years today since we lost our little Anthony. After his...
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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