Posts by Christine
Library Picture Books
Throughout the year, we read and look at a lot of picture books. Most of them come from our home library. A few of them come from the county library. Below are the picture books that we have checked out from the county library this year. I have to admit that we have since purchased…
Read MoreGoose-stepping in Germany
This is outrageous! Germany Uses Nazi Era Law to Imprison Mom for Homeschooling; Family Flees to AustriaPeter J. Smith Friday 15 September 2006, by Alain German police stormed into the residence of a Christian home schooling family, and arrested a mother for homeschooling her children, an offense established since Nazi Germany. Now the woman’s husband…
Read MoreGoose-stepping in Germany
This is outrageous! Germany Uses Nazi Era Law to Imprison Mom for Homeschooling; Family Flees to AustriaPeter J. Smith Friday 15 September 2006, by Alain German police stormed into the residence of a Christian home schooling family, and arrested a mother for homeschooling her children, an offense established since Nazi Germany. Now the woman’s husband…
Read MoreWhat’s that Smell?
Several times a year, we notice an awful smell in one area of our family room. Until tonight, we only guessed what was causing the stench. My husband and I were in the family room, when we heard a noise outside. My husband told me to turn on the light and he looked outside. Upon…
Read MoreWhat’s that Smell?
Several times a year, we notice an awful smell in one area of our family room. Until tonight, we only guessed what was causing the stench. My husband and I were in the family room, when we heard a noise outside. My husband told me to turn on the light and he looked outside. Upon…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Grandpa!
My grandpa was a humorous, intelligent, and loving man. I have some wonderful memories of the time that I spent with him and my granny in Switzerland. Delicious meals were a large part of our visits. If we weren’t eating at a restaurant, then sumptuous, healthy (my granny provided the treats) lunches were prepared by…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Grandpa!
My grandpa was a humorous, intelligent, and loving man. I have some wonderful memories of the time that I spent with him and my granny in Switzerland. Delicious meals were a large part of our visits. If we weren’t eating at a restaurant, then sumptuous, healthy (my granny provided the treats) lunches were prepared by…
Read More“And he that shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me.” Matthew 18:5
The other day, as I sat waiting for my ob appointment, I was saddened by a mother, pushing her baby in a stroller, who came into the office. She entered the office and informed the ladies behind the counter, “I am here for my depo shot.” I could not help thinking, “Why? Doesn’t she realize…
Read More“And he that shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me.” Matthew 18:5
The other day, as I sat waiting for my ob appointment, I was saddened by a mother, pushing her baby in a stroller, who came into the office. She entered the office and informed the ladies behind the counter, “I am here for my depo shot.” I could not help thinking, “Why? Doesn’t she realize…
Read MoreOverheard at Dinner
The following conversation was overheard towards the end of dinner a few nights ago. Catherine: “We only have four popsicles left.” Brendan: “One of us children will have to sacrifice. Catherine, Bernadette, Theresa, who wants to give up their popsicle?”
Read MoreOverheard at Dinner
The following conversation was overheard towards the end of dinner a few nights ago. Catherine: “We only have four popsicles left.” Brendan: “One of us children will have to sacrifice. Catherine, Bernadette, Theresa, who wants to give up their popsicle?”
Read MoreFeast of King St. Louis IX
King St. Louis IX became King of France at age eleven. His mother, Blanche of Castile, ruled as regent until Louis reached the age of twenty-two. Her words to her son echoed in Louis’ mind throughout his life, “I would rather see you dead at my feet than guilty of a mortal sin.” Louis and…
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