My Daybook ~ Easter Monday

My Daybook ~ Easter Monday

FOR TODAY: April 13, 2009 Outside my Window... right now it is overcast and chilly. It rained quite a bit last night (thankfully it didn't rain yesterday!) and the forecast is even saying we may have some snow tomorrow and the next day. Later in the week it will be...

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My Daybook ~ Holy Week Edition

My Daybook ~ Holy Week Edition

FOR TODAY: April 7, 2009 Outside my Window... yesterday it was sunny, warm, and absolutely beautiful, but today it is overcast and rainy. I am actually a little thankful for the change in weather since I won't be quite so tempted to spend the day outside, and just...

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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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Lenten Daybook ~ March 10, 2009

Lenten Daybook ~ March 10, 2009

FOR TODAY: March 10, 2009 Outside my Window... it is overcast right now, but the forecast says "Mostly Sunny." Hopefully the sun will be out soon!I am thankful... that we were able to attend a beautiful, reverent, Latin Mass this past Sunday. It meant spending almost...

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A Lenten Daybook ~ March 3, 2009

A Lenten Daybook ~ March 3, 2009

FOR TODAY: March 3, 2009 Outside my Window... it is quiet and peaceful after the rain we had last night. According to the forecast, it won't be long till the rain is back.I am thinking... I can't believe it is already March! Where did January and February go??I am...

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My Daybook ~ February 3rd, 2009

My Daybook ~ February 3rd, 2009

FOR TODAY: February 3rd, 2009The Feast of St. Blaise Outside my Window... the sun is shinning, but it is COLD!I am thinking... about the Feasts of Candlemas and St. Blaise, and I am so disappointed that we weren't able to make it to Mass each morning since Chiquita is...

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My Daybook ~ January 26, 2009

My Daybook ~ January 26, 2009

FOR TODAY: January 26th, 2009Outside my Window... the sun is starting to come out from behind the clouds.I am thinking... about our 8th baby that is on the way! Our 8th Godchild, that is!! 😉 He will be baptized on Friday!I am thankful... that the Vit D prescription...

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My Daybook ~ January 26, 2009

My Daybook ~ January 19, 2009

FOR TODAY: January 19th, 2009Outside my Window... it is another beautiful day. Even though it is cold outside, I am loving the weather. Especially the SUN!!!I am thinking... about all the emails that have piled up in my inbox. I am dying to write you all back, but it...

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My Daybook ~ January 12, 2009

My Daybook ~ January 12, 2009

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...

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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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