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...]
Waiting
Happy feast of St. Nicholas!Friends, I would like to thank you all for your kindness and prayers regarding this brand new soul I’m carrying. You have been the arms of Christ in carrying me through this time of doubt and waiting. We are tremendously blessed in you.Today is the day, I’m thinking.Today is the day that I will hear from the clinic with … [Read more...]
On Coming Clean and Slowing Down
Warning: the following post is of a nitty-gritty nature.I don’t know how many of you checked back on the comments to my “Merry Christmas” post, (the one where I complained about getting a speeding ticket), but I wanted to share with you the following thoughts shared by Adoro te Devote:Speaking as an ex-police officer....he was right. And for a $117 … [Read more...]
A Prayer to the Holy Spirit
...in our time of trial.We lost our little one today, (I was 11 weeks along), and for now I would just like to share this beautiful, consoling poem that was given to me by my dear friend Tina.Come, Holy Spirit, fill my heart with Your holy gifts. Let my weakness be penetrated with Your strength this very day that I may fulfill all the duties of my … [Read more...]
It’s official.
I am in the family way.Here’s how I know:1. Every evening after supper, I ask to be excused. I creep over to the couch where, I tell my husband, “I’ll only be a moment.” He smiles knowingly, has the kids clear all the dishes, and turns out the lights as they go upstairs.2. The cravings for salty, greasy snack food have kicked in with a vengeance. … [Read more...]
The Story of a Soul (An Advent Tale of Joyful Longing)
Subtitled: How the heirs of Sam Walton keep getting richer, thanks to me. Long before I had started my Christmas shopping, I was purchasing those little plastic tests.EPT or EPT knock-offs, it didn’t matter. The results were what I was after.Those two red lines.Please God.In the month of November alone I purchased four of them. Am I crazy, hopeful, … [Read more...]
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