My niece Jackie has very graciously said that I may share these poignant images with you. They were taken in the hospital on that day that she both welcomed her son into the world…and watched him leave it.Born prematurely at only 20 weeks’ gestation, this little boy was such a trooper that he fought to live for two full hours. His perfect little … [Read more...]
One picture can be worth…
...a thousand reminders of all that is the most important in our lives.Here are two of my reminders.Today (God willing) I am going to try to: stop and smell the roses (which aren't in bloom yet, but still); be patient patient patient, especially with the number one little mess-maker in my life (pictured above on the right--say "Cheese", … [Read more...]
Come the Spring (A State of Caprice)
Subtitled: two birds, one stoneSpring grass, there is a dance to be danced for you. Come up, spring grass, if only for young feet. Come up, spring grass, young feet ask you.(From “Spring Grass” by Carl Sandburg)I took this photo this morning.Clearly I have no business doing a post for Dawn’s Early Spring field day!Except…hang on a minute. I took … [Read more...]
The Rest of the Story
Subtitled: When Good Children Behave BadlyYesterday I shared the sweet side of Avila’s trip to the dentist.Today I am sharing the saltier rendition.(Both versions are totally accurate, mind you, though they do tend to produce very different emotions in my listeners.) As you will see.So I was in the family waiting room—waiting, as it were, most … [Read more...]
Look, Mom! Eight Cavities!
When I read Lissa’s tender reflection over at The Lilting House—the one about her little Wonderboy losing his baby tooth prematurely—I was reminded of a similar experience of a dental nature that darn near broke my own heart. (Keep in mind I am the weepy, sensitive type in general.) It wasn’t just suffering through the embarrassment of being told … [Read more...]
Hello. How are you? I am okay.
But only just.It's “Open Comment” Sunday and I have nothing to share at present, other than Mass was far more “Passion Sunday” this morning than it was “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”Tell me: did your 2-year-old require multiple removals from the pew this morning? Did she poke the back of the neighboring parishioners’ heads with her … [Read more...]
I’m blushing
and encouraged to read this essay by John Mark Reynolds.Highlights include:“Whenever I feel very bad, I make sure to speak to home school mothers. These women represent something new. They are not feminists, a phrase they most often reject with scorn. Most live in very traditional households where the husband is the head of the family. However, … [Read more...]
A Prayer Request for a Fellow Mom who has Breast Cancer
A sweetheart of a gal from our parish has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. Melissa is one of those ladies who always has a great big smile for everyone. Her husband Roger is one of my son's den leaders and together they have five great kids.Will you please keep them in your prayers? … [Read more...]
Not too Pooped to Hula
At least, not in my daughter's opinion! … [Read more...]
Forget Me Not
By the end of the day yesterday, I was happy.I had tackled a mountain of laundry;I received a long, encouraging e-mail from a sweetie pie of a friend;And I tied up some loose ends on an important project and sent it off.A fine day, all in all.Come the end of it and I felt good—so good, in fact, that I thought that I’d “reward myself” by staying up … [Read more...]
