Lighting a candle…

Lighting a candle…

... and praying for Sam and her precious little Stephen Thomas.  Sam was just put on complete bed rest, with baby number 13, after her water broke Monday at 18 weeks gestation. our blessed St. Raymond Nonnatus sacramental candle in St. Therese candle...

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Blessings

Blessings

These beautiful roses, sent from a friend, arrived Tuesday afternoon!I only have a couple minutes since I am watching my little niece again today and have a birthday party to get ready for tomorrow, but I wanted to thank you all again and give you an update.  It...

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My Daybook :: July 15, 2012

My Daybook :: July 15, 2012

Outside my window...we headed down to the river Friday afternoon and finally walked the "new" river trail/greenway that we have been meaning to check out for the past 5 years!  I can't believe it has taken us so long... The big kids all rode their scooters, while...

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Please Pray for our Priests

Yesterday I received an email from my dear mother-in-law asking us to keep my husband's oldest brother in our prayers and wanted to ask you all to do the same.  As she said in her email, ""The truth will set you free" and it will also get you in trouble....

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Please Pray…

Please Pray…

One of the sweet girls from my Little Flowers Girls' Club will be having Open Heart Surgery tomorrow, September 7th, around 1:00 pm (PST). Could you all please keep her, and her parents, in your prayers?  Thank you! Heavenly Father, watch with us over your child,...

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Please Pray for Charlotte and Cupcake!

Please Pray for Charlotte and Cupcake!

Charlotte is so good about praying for all of us and passing along prayer requests. Now it is time for us to storm heaven for Charlotte and baby Cupcake! I just got off the phone with Charlotte and she is in the hospital right now, due to continued stomach cramping...

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Please Pray!

Please Pray!

"Six fires in (our little town) are threatening homes. A column of smoke can be seen across the valley."   Please pray for us!   UPDATE: Thank you all for your prayers! The fire closest to our home has grown to over 300 acres. However, at this...

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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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