I had a phone call from my brother Brian today, and wanted to ask you all for prayers for his wife and sweet baby girl. My little niece is not due to arrive until May 9th, but she has stopped growing and the doctor has decided to induce my sister-in-law tonight. Could...
Today we were finally able to see the pediatric cardiologist for Rose's follow-up echocardiogram. (A couple days after she was born she had her first echocardiogram which detected a couple of small holes (Ventricular Septal Defects, aka: VSD's) in her little...
I hope you are all having a blessed Laetare Sunday!We just arrived home from Mass with coffee and a box full of donuts. Yum! The girls and I considered baking a Simnel Cake today, but opted to spend the afternoon making either a Strawberry Brownie...
Our baby girl ~ December 16th, 2009 ~ 15 hours oldFirst of all I want to THANK YOU for all the lovely comments and congratulations!!! What a blessing it has been to have you all share in our excitement and know that you've been praying for us! Right now it is early...
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......
Last night, between 5:30-6:00 p.m., I was preparing dinner in honor of St. Monica and St. Augustine and looking forward to our weekend. My husband had just finished his 40 hours for the week and would be home soon. The phone rang and it was...
...for Mary Ellen Barrett's son Ryan, who has been missing from a camping trip since yesterday evening. He is 14 years old and is also autistic. Please pray for his safe return!Update from 4Real:We have heard tragic news that Ryan's body has been recovered. Please...
From the comments:Jessica, I wanted to ask for your prayers, because after reading your blog for awhile now, I knew you would understand...I lost my precious baby this past week-on my birthday. I was due on Christmas also. I am heartbroken beyond words. I have 5...
My mom just called, and it seems that my little sister Jamie is in labor with their 3rd child!! Her due date wasn't until July 3rd, but I guess that's only a couple weeks away, which would make her full term! I found the following beautiful prayer on Anne's blog....
Yesterday morning we attended the funeral of a kind older man from church, Mr. Ralph Denman. My boys both loved Mr. Denman, and have been serving Mass and Benediction with him on Friday's since they were 5 years old. He was an excellent role model to my boys, and will...
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.
