These are a Few of My Favorite Words
As I left the Mother Baby unit of the hospital, after Finnian’s birth, one of the nurses said, “We hope to see you back here in a year or two!” I couldn’t have heard nicer words. These words echo in my head on good days and bad days. My response to these words is always…
Read MoreEcce Ancilla
The AnnunciationFra Angelico On this wonderful day, the Solemnity of the Annunciation, two beautiful prayers must be shared: The Magnificat “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, because He has regarded the lowliness of His handmaid; for behold henceforth all generations will call me blessed because He Who is…
Read MoreI Remember Mama
Last night, my husband and I watched I Remember Mama Made in 1948, this movie is about a family living in San Francisco. Mama and Papa are from Norway and provide a rich family life for their children. Mama and Papa’s banking system, the manner in which Uncle Chris spent all of his money, and…
Read MoreLike a What?
This morning, Patrick poured shredded cheese all over the kitchen floor. When I told him to please pick it all up, he responded, “No, I will eat it like a dog.” He promptly got down on the floor and started to lick the cheese up. Oh, my little boy is always throwing me a curve…
Read MoreNew Washing Machine, Now What?
Thank you to the little bird, who shared the great deal that she got on her washing machine. Thank you to my husband, who looked at washing machines and settled on the one mentioned by the little bird. Yesterday, our new washing machine arrived. I have washed 4 loads of laundry, so far (no, they…
Read MoreThe Solemnity of St. Joseph
O St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the Throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. O St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that having…
Read MoreFaith and Begorra
It’s St. Patrick’s Day and I just couldn’t let it pass without popping in to say Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We have been a little under the weather, but we are all feeling a wee bit better. I served our family’s traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal tonight (not traditional in Ireland) and I learned that…
Read MoreA Week In the Life of Patrick
Now that I have a baby brother, I need to figure out how to get more attention. Oh look, there are scissors on the end table. Yesterday, I saw Brendan cutting the brown leaves off of a plant with scissors. I will cut the green leaves off of the plant. Hmmm, Mommy threw away all…
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