…through the eyes of my children. This is our “big project” for this week, and if we can keep every one well enough to at least sit at the table for a few minutes, we should have all the stations done by Good Friday. These are more precious to me than I can possibly explain. … [Read more…]
Christopher and Thomas are still really sick right now, so prayers would be appreciated! As I’ve been taking care of little ones who feel really lousy right now, I’m reminded again of St. Therese. She had a certain sister in her convent who drove her nuts, so out of love for the Lord — and … [Read more…]
I am really enjoying the book I got with my subscription to THE WORD AMONG US. It’s called Praying with Therese of Lisieux, and it has short chapters on such subjects as “The Flowering of Little Sacrifices,” “Being Pleasant and Gracious,” “Zeal,” etc. with quotes from St. Therese herself and several points for meditation. My … [Read more…]
I *actually* get to blog this evening! I’ve been fairly busy this week, plus we have several sick little kids. As far as diseases go, I suppose this one isn’t too bad. Nothing gastro-intestinal (thank You, Lord!!!!), just high fevers. The doctor assures me that this particular virus is “everywhere” in our area right now, … [Read more…]
Ever since I was a little girl, I have always had a special place in my heart for women who dedicate their lives to God like these women have. In fact, my Dad once thought I was headed in that direction. Thankfully, the Lord had a different vocation planned for me (and I know at … [Read more…]
You never know WHAT the topic of conversation will be when I talk to my siblings (we’re all just a bit… well, odd…) When I talked to my sister last night, for example, the subject was.. “Evil Dead: The Musical.” (yep. It’s a real show that my family saw when the went up to NY … [Read more…]
…to all of you who have offered your congratulations (and your prayers!!) I’m still freaked out with car/house stuff, but I know that God will provide. How, I don’t know, but He will. Thank you one and all!
… but I’ll just spill it. I’m pregnant. Yep. We are now expecting baby #7. It’s been a fairly typical pregnancy so far… lots of nausea (thank God for Zofran!!), lots of naps, and very little energy/inclination to do much of anything. My kids have been SUCH little troupers (I love you all so much!!!) … [Read more…]
Ah, the excitement was in the air early this morning. This, THIS was the day that Mommy made cream puffs! I know there are so many moms out there that do a much better job incorporating the liturgical year into their home lives, but at our house, things tend to revolve around food and decorations. … [Read more…]
After telling the story of St. Peter meeting the Lord on His way back to Rome MANY times over to the kids, I figured it was time for me to pick up this book from the library and give it a shot — Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz. Let me say right off the bat … [Read more…]