Here’s what happens when I have $6 worth of fun upholstery fabric (from a clearance bin) and a half an hour to myself to play around with it. Consider this a “before” (on the right) and “after” (on the left) picture of our closet in our bedroom. My husband, God bless him, does not protest … [Read more…]
I continue to pray for Regina Dorman and her family over the tragic death of her precious 4-yr old son, Joshua. My heart has been grieving for her all weekend long, and if I write any more about it, I will lose it completely.
Today is First Friday. I’m hoping to get to the chapel this evening for Adoration. I haven’t been able to make it very often, but when I do it’s such a wonderful, peaceful time for me. Not that I get these overwhelming emotions that flood over me, mind you, but it is more of a … [Read more…]
I went over to Elizabeth Foss’ blogsite yesterday and saw the most heartwrenching story. Because I know who several of my readers are, I will not go into specifics. Let’s just say that I’m going to be walking around grateful for quite some time. Since that has been running around in my mind for two … [Read more…]
Anyone know how to add the Saint of the day to my blogsite?
What a wonderful week this has been! On Monday, my dear friend “P” (I haven’t asked her if I could use her name on my blog yet) took us blueberry picking. The kids were amazed at the rows upon rows of bushes FILLED with blueberries! I was quite proud of them — they did a … [Read more…]
Happy Birthday, Malia! Now you are officially famous!
Glad you asked! Chicken adobo with spicy black bean and peach salsa… spanish rice… and homemade key-lime pie for dessert.
And I love my parish. In a strictly aesthetic sense, our parish is pretty… well… sad. No stained glass, no statues, no crucifix… you know, nothing that shouts, “I’m a Catholic Church!” (however, that *might* be changing within the next few years. I believe a new building is in the works) But the people are … [Read more…]
Thank you. I feel much better now. Nothing helps that “lack of space” feeling better than prayer, good friends, throwing away stuff, and making a new nursing dress!