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With Prayers for the Barrett Family

by Filed Under: Friends of the Heart, Minnesota Me, Prayer 7 Comments

I was devastated to read the following update on Michele's blog:"We are so very sorry to have to share the devastating news that Ryan Barrett has drowned. Our heartfelt love and prayers are extended to Mary Ellen and Dave and all the Barrett family. Words cannot convey the depth of this sadness. We pray that God will grant them strength and peace … [Read more...]

On Blogging and St. Dominic

by Filed Under: Blogging, Friends of the Heart, Minnesota Me, Special Events 21 Comments

The 3rd Annual Minnesota Bloggers’ Tea took place yesterday on the feast of good St. Dominic. Could we have asked for a better patron? A fitting theme makes a good tea great, and St. Dominic became the perfect intercessor for our humble get-together.Why, you ask? Well, Dominic is known for his powerful preaching and was chosen by Our Lady to … [Read more...]

Before and After

by Filed Under: Friends of the Heart, Gratitude, Minnesota Me 6 Comments

(Because you know I can’t get enough of these “Before and After” shots)Before......and after!I am still putting together the post for Anthony’s baptism but thought I’d share these two photos in the meantime. Cathie is one of my dearest friends and it was a joy—chaotic, but still a joy—to have our bouncing babies baptized together.You’ll note that … [Read more...]

Mission: Apostolate

by Filed Under: Friends of the Heart, Gratitude, Minnesota Me, New Baby 11 Comments

Today finds me in a thankful mood. Why? ‘Cause I’m writing out thank you cards, of course!(Five down…over 25 to go. I’m doing well.)This is actually a much-loved task for me, believe it or not, because with every note I am reminded—and humbled—by the incredible kindness we have been shown since Anthony’s arrival.I only hope that I remember … [Read more...]

No More Naked Boppy

by Filed Under: Friends of the Heart, Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, New Baby 19 Comments

A couple of weeks ago, a friend and I were having an email conversation about babies and breastfeeding. (Can’t imagine why.) She mentioned that when she sits down to nurse, she always has on hand a tall glass of water and a bobby.“You have to tell me,” I wrote back immediately. “What in the world is a ‘bobby’?”I could almost hear the laughter in … [Read more...]

Getting Together

by Filed Under: Friends of the Heart, Homeschooling, Minnesota Me, Special Events 8 Comments

There's been some talk about meeting up at the MN home education conference. Why don't we set up a time and a place? I won't be there tonight but hope to arrive in time for the Mass tomorrow.Two recommendations were:One of the open seating areas on the first floor of the Leonard Center (the main building) - or -The outdoor seating by the quad just … [Read more...]