~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}“Motherhood involves a special communion with the mystery of life, as it develops in the mother’s womb. The mother is filled with wonder at this mystery of life, and ‘understands’ with unique intuition...
... especially Kelly and Jennifer! Will you please join me? Full of confidence, I have recourse to thee, O holy Virgin and Martyr St. Margaret! I implore thy powerful intercession with Jesus Christ and His Virgin-Mother for all women in...
Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life.Since I announced this pregnancy in a {pretty, happy, funny, real} post, I thought it would be fun to share a few more pictures of our little guy's birth for this week's post. {pretty}I was out looking for...
* * *Birthday: December 19, 2011Time: 5:02 amWeight: 7 pounds 5 ouncesLength: 20 inches* * *I will share more about our labor and delivery later, but I just had to hop online to share a couple pictures and to thank you all for your prayers!The baby and I will be...
December is just flying by, which means my due date is coming up soon! I've been having a lot of contractions lately, and it seems like I fall asleep pretty much every time I sit or lay down "for just a second," but that is pretty normal for me at this stage....
Outside my window... we have leaves everywhere. Or as Twinkle Toes has been quoting:"Dull November brings the blast, Then the leaves are whirling fast." I am thinking... about Christmas gifts. I would really love to have all of my...
. . . or is it really 33 Weeks and 4 days?!?! I was blessed with another peek at our little guy this morning, when I went back in for an echocardiogram, as well as to check his weight and positioning. Before I left for the appointment I told my husband that I was...
By now God may have topped mewith one lovely head of hair.I am His beautiful creation.When I'm born, you'll want to stare!~ The Miracle of MeI didn't plan on crying at either of my appointments yesterday afternoon... The first appointment was just my routine 2 week...
Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. I had this post half finished Wednesday night, but wasn't able to finish it for some reason - as I frantically tried to figure out what to pack in the event that we were evacuated, and pray for the safety of...
Our little guy at 20 weeks and 2 days, and just as perfect as can be!. . . for little boys!!!!
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.
