Mother’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…
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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…
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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,…
Read MoreRhododendrons
Two of our seven rhododendrons (also known as St. John’s Mayflower) are starting to bloom. My son was excited about their blooming because, as he observed, “Bees love these flowers and they make honey from them.” He then went on to say, “The bees make honey in a little house. The people take the honey…
Read MoreWhat Color Should Your Blog Be?
Your Blog Should Be Blue Your blog is a peaceful, calming force in the blogosphere.You tend to avoid conflict – you’re more likely to share than rant.From your social causes to cute pet photos, your life is a (mostly) open book. What Color Should Your Blog or Journal Be? Hat tip: Jenn I found the…
Read MoreMy Thoughtful Son
I have been in bed a lot, lately. Today, Brendan came to me and said, “Mommy, I know what you can do when you are lying in bed and feeling sick. It shows you in this Treasure Box book.” He proceeded to give me the book, which was opened to the appropriate page. Thank you,…
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