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(Originally posted Feb. 2007)
After reading Mary Ellen’s post on romance and after receiving an encouraging email from Margaret, I have decided to chime in on the topic of romance. It has taken me many years to shed my teenage ideas about romance developed largely by movies I can’t believe my parents ever let me watch. [...]
When I think about all the things I am thankful for in my life, my wonderfully patient husband usually comes to mind first. I am not a naturally good housekeeper, cook, wife, or helpmeet. Left to my nature, I am not sweet, energetic, or cheerful. I have worked hard at improving in these areas over [...]
Sometimes God just plops me on my butt… and this is one of those times… walking pneumonia… ugh… I am not used to being so inactive… in fact I hate it… but I know that my body needs rest and recovery… so here I sit… praying for a quick recovery… Lord, please grant me [...]
I’ll admit it. I tend to have an “all or nothing” personality. So when Advent started on Sunday and I hadn’t gotten my rear in gear, I figured, “Ah well, there’s always next year!!!” Well a well-timed email from a blessed friend and mentor encouraged me to jump into Advent. She, of course, didn’t know [...]
Since hearing yesterday of the drowning death of 14 year old Ryan Barrett, I have struggled to make sense of this tragedy. Frankly, I have struggled to have a coherent conversation or thought. This hits very close to home for me, having lost one of my own children. But I wanted to share with those [...]
I know, I know, it has been a long time since I have blogged. I didn’t start out taking a blogging break but somehow, I got out of the habit of posting. So anyway, for those couple of you who might still check this site, I thought I’d write a post about what [...]
I had been undecided as whether to watch the swearing in of our newest president today. For my family, it is a dark day in our country’s history. I feel no optimism.
At about 12 noon, I decided to turn on the TV and watch the swearing in. Well I lasted about 2 minutes [...]
That’s my new motto: “Perfectionism is the Death of Homeschooling!!!” What was my old motto you ask? I’d have to say it was, “Parenting is a humbling experience!!!” LOL
Over the last ten years I have read MANY, MANY books on homeschooling. Most of them have been helpful. Most of them have been inspiring. I usually [...]
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These beautiful Catholic girls (with Hope in the center) are the members of the Good Citizenship Club.
God Bless America!!!
As some of you know, I delivered my daughter, Mary, stillborn over 5 years ago. It is an experience that I would never wish for anyone, friend or foe. However, on this day of great decision, as I await the results of the Presidential election, I am vividly reminded of Mary’s lifeless body sitting in [...]
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St. Gertrude’s Prayer Eternal Father, I offer thee the most precious blood of thy divine son, Jesus, in union with the masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen.
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