The “I did it!” EditionAd Majorem Dei Gloriam, … [Read more...]
First Communion 2008
“The Eucharist is the heart of the Church. Where Eucharistic life flourishes, there the life of the church will blossom.”- Pope John Paul the GreatYou know, it seems like just yesterday that I was bringing this little gal home from the hospital and my mom was commenting on how she looks so much like me. (She looks like me and she is like me. Gulp!) … [Read more...]
Minnesota Spring
Wehavesototallyearnedthis!Ad majorem Dei gloriam, … [Read more...]
The Great American Blue and Gold
...was indeed where we were this afternoon.Thank you, everyone, for playing! (Please pick up a door prize on your way out.)The Blue and Gold Banquet is the culmination of a year’s worth of hard work on the part of our Cub Scouts. Both of our boys advanced to the next level of Scouting, which means that Joe is now a Boy Scout (sigh) and Jem, who … [Read more...]
Bless me, Father…
No mother could snatch her child from a burning building more swiftly than God is constrained to succor a penitent soul.-- St. Henry Suso Jennifer wrote to ask me about the First Confession/First Communion program at our church, and as such I am going to have this post about Cate’s first confession do double duty.I know that Cate won’t mind!Let me … [Read more...]
Hope Springs Eternal!
Today has been crazy busy in every kind of way. We have just gotten home after no end of chasing—piano lessons, an ultrasound, a trip to my clinic for more shots…I’m thinking I should probably just cut to the chase, however.There is hope yet for this little one! Thank you for your prayers!!As with all early pregnancies, we cannot be certain. The … [Read more...]
Our Life, Our Sweetness, and Our Hope
A year ago today I published the following story—a family favorite—on my blog.A year ago today I had, like, two readers:my husband and my cat.Just kidding.I’m allergic to cats.Anyway, true story. The following really happened and for that reason I’m re-sharing it. (Re-sharing? Recycling? Really. Does it matter?)Here it is.* * * * * * *We have many … [Read more...]
No More Looth Tooth
And in its place, a brand new spitting hole! … [Read more...]
The Winning Hit
I pray you'll indulge me because...that's my kid. … [Read more...]
