Where I’m From
I am from books, from Elizabeth Anne and Olbas.I am from the big, cream, loving house that was filled with caring and sacrifices.I am from the grapevine, rose, rock, the cherry trees, dahlias, dust.I am from Midnight Mass and a deep abiding faith in God, from Wendy and Louis and Alice and frequent praying.I am…
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During our parish coffee hour, our children are not allowed to play outside unless a parent is watching. On Sunday, Bernadette came up to me and asked if she could play outside. I said, “No, there aren’t any adults outside right now. I will come out in a little while.” She responded, “Mommy, there is…
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During our parish coffee hour, our children are not allowed to play outside unless a parent is watching. On Sunday, Bernadette came up to me and asked if she could play outside. I said, “No, there aren’t any adults outside right now. I will come out in a little while.” She responded, “Mommy, there is…
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The Song of the Forget-Me-Not Fairy Where do fairy babies lieTill they’re old enough to fly?Here’s a likely place, I think,‘Mid these flowers, blue and pink,(Pink for girls and blue for boys:Pretty things for babies’ toys!)Let us peep now, gently. Why,Fairy baby, here you lie!(excerpted from Flower Fairies of the Garden by Cicely Mary Barker)…
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The Song of the Forget-Me-Not Fairy Where do fairy babies lieTill they’re old enough to fly?Here’s a likely place, I think,‘Mid these flowers, blue and pink,(Pink for girls and blue for boys:Pretty things for babies’ toys!)Let us peep now, gently. Why,Fairy baby, here you lie!(excerpted from Flower Fairies of the Garden by Cicely Mary Barker)…
Read MoreHappy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to my beautiful little sister! You are a wonderful gift from God! I thank Him for blessing me with you!
Read MoreHappy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to my beautiful little sister! You are a wonderful gift from God! I thank Him for blessing me with you!
Read MoreMy Alarm Clock
Patrick fell asleep around 6 last night. This morning, he woke me with the words, “Wakey, wakey.” I can think of no better way to be woken. I feel truly blessed.
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