Spreading a Little Love :: Pay it Forward

Spreading a Little Love :: Pay it Forward

I recently agreed to take part in the Pay it Forward gift exchange... Not only will Regina be making me something, I get to spoil three of you with something handmade too! Okay, maybe I shouldn't say spoil you, since I can't knit or crochet, and I can barely sew, but...

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It’s Official

It’s Official

The Holy Father has lifted the excommunications placed on the Bishops ordained by Lefebvre!Saturday, January 24, 2009 Decree of the Congregation for Bishops CONGREGATIO PRO EPISCOPISBy way of a letter of December 15, 2008 addressed to His Eminence Cardinal Dario...

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Fun at the Zoo

I don't have much time to post since I have been trying to get ready for Little Flowers tonight, but real quick, I wanted to tell you all to head over to Prosapia Vita and A Family Treehouse and check out the great pictures from both of their family's recent trips to...

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Positively Hopeful

This week has been full of doctors appointments. Monday I had some labs done, yesterday Chiquita and Snuggles had check-ups, and today I had my followup appointment with my doctor.Recently I was asked how I am able to stay so "positive," and it made me laugh. The...

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I just failed…

I just failed…

... at making Never Fail Fudge.I made this same recipe for Christmas and it turned out SO GOOD that I decided to make a couple batches to take to the New Year's Eve Party tonight. However, for some reason, when I was reading the directions I read "Sweetened Condensed...

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No time to blog…

... I'm too busy shopping!Tomorrow is the last day for Amazon's free shipping, and I still haven't even finalized my shopping list! Yep... I am a tad bit behind, to say the least. I was so thankful to hear that, even though I am behind, I may still be right on track!...

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A New Arrival!

A New Arrival!

Well, I just couldn't wait any longer, so I called Amy's mother-in-law... From what she said, Amy just delivered her little baby boy about an hour and a half ago! She did not end up needing a c-section after all, and both baby and momma are doing well. I am DYING to...

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Newscast of the Future?

Our friend Marc just released another great video for Jennifer Porter of Faith 2 Action. It was featured today at World Net Daily. In her column Jennifer says, "I encourage you to watch it and forward it to everyone you know in an effort to sound the alarm before it's...

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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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