Posts by Christine
Sleep Deprivation
Patrick had a bad night. I had a bad night, too. My husband had a bad night, also. Patrick woke up a couple of times, crying (actually, he was screaming). When I tried to calm him down, he would scream louder. Eventually, he would throw himself on top of me and go back to sleep.…
Read MoreSleep Deprivation
Patrick had a bad night. I had a bad night, too. My husband had a bad night, also. Patrick woke up a couple of times, crying (actually, he was screaming). When I tried to calm him down, he would scream louder. Eventually, he would throw himself on top of me and go back to sleep.…
Read MoreOne Day…
One day, I will long for my little boy to be in my arms, to cry when I leave or am out of sight, to follow me everywhere I go. One day, I will look back on my golden years and wish I had them back. I had a difficult morning. My niece was coming…
Read MoreOne Day…
One day, I will long for my little boy to be in my arms, to cry when I leave or am out of sight, to follow me everywhere I go. One day, I will look back on my golden years and wish I had them back. I had a difficult morning. My niece was coming…
Read MoreLesson Learned
On Saturday, I decided to spend a little time weeding in Our Lady’s Garden. Since then, I have learned a valuable lesson. With Patrick standing near me, I pulled some Blackberry bushes, some Dandelions, some unnamed weeds and Herb Robert. The latter was spreading everywhere and had a noticeably unpleasant odor. I was happy to…
Read MoreLesson Learned
On Saturday, I decided to spend a little time weeding in Our Lady’s Garden. Since then, I have learned a valuable lesson. With Patrick standing near me, I pulled some Blackberry bushes, some Dandelions, some unnamed weeds and Herb Robert. The latter was spreading everywhere and had a noticeably unpleasant odor. I was happy to…
Read MoreMother’s Day
Yesterday morning, I woke up with my husband offering to bring me breakfast in bed. I declined his thoughtful offer, as I was afraid Patrick might wake and make a mess of the food on my tray. Upon entering the dining room, I found the perfect card from my husband. It was uncanny how accurately…
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Yesterday morning, I woke up with my husband offering to bring me breakfast in bed. I declined his thoughtful offer, as I was afraid Patrick might wake and make a mess of the food on my tray. Upon entering the dining room, I found the perfect card from my husband. It was uncanny how accurately…
Read MoreFavoritism
This morning, our little boy climbed in the bed to say, “Good morning.” After a short while, he informed me, “Mommy, I love you, but I like Daddy a crumb more because he is more fun. Sometimes, he sleeps with me and sometimes he even brings me places.”
Read MorePrayer to St. Gerard
My youngest sister is so sweet. She e-mailed me the prayer to St. Gerard, below, saying that she is praying for me. O Great St. Gerard, beloved servant of Jesus Christ, perfect imitator of thy meek and humble Saviour, and devoted Child of the Mother of God: enkindle within my heart one spark of that…
Read MorePrayer to St. Gerard
My youngest sister is so sweet. She e-mailed me the prayer to St. Gerard, below, saying that she is praying for me. O Great St. Gerard, beloved servant of Jesus Christ, perfect imitator of thy meek and humble Saviour, and devoted Child of the Mother of God: enkindle within my heart one spark of that…
Read MoreAppropriate Attire for Mass
Danielle Bean is discussing Mass attire on her blog, today. This afternoon, I received information on appropriate attire for Mass in the mail from my parents-in-law. The paper they sent was an insert in their Sunday bulletin, written by their pastor, Fr. Martin Bourke. The first side is titled, Holy Mass Etiquette. Under the heading,…
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