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The Reinvention of Sidewalk Chalk

July 12, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Keeping It Real, Minnesota Me 15 Comments

What would you have said to your daughter??Me, I was rendered speechless,for oh...about 10 seconds. (For me a record.)And then I promptly got the camera and...well, you know.PS. If you need us we'll be washing up.And washing up.And washing up. … [Read more...]

Prayers for Sara!

July 12, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Miscarriage, Prayer 3 Comments

At her time of loss.Given the somber topic of my last post, it is heartening to read of the love of a mother for her infant. Our culture can be healed by the joys of childbirth as well as by our suffering in faith.Be strong, dear Sara! Our prayers are with you.*Updated to include prayers for this dear friend of my heartas well as this one. May God … [Read more...]

Praying for an End to Abortion

July 11, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Minnesota Me, Prayer 11 Comments

Having invoked the powerful intercession of good St. Benedict, the kids and I drove across town this morning to meet up with friends and former Catholic Vacation Bible School classmates.The mission: to pray for an end to abortion and in particular, for those performed at a local clinic.We find it ironic that the sign on this clinic reads "Health … [Read more...]

Fear not!

July 11, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me 4 Comments

Today is construction day here at Minnesota Mom. Please say a prayer that everything goes well.Margaret's friendly neighborhood blog hacker … [Read more...]

The Winning Hit

July 11, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesota Me, Moments of Incredible Joy, Motherhood 12 Comments

I pray you'll indulge me because...that's my kid. … [Read more...]

And the award goes to…

July 10, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Hearth & Home, Humor, Minnesota Me 8 Comments

So here’s me thanking Miss Bonnie and Miss Blanca—they’re my housekeepers and yes, I need them—with a great big smile and a couple of Belgian chocolates. “See you in two weeks, ladies! I’m sure we’ll be ready for you!”Bonnie agreed, perhaps a touch too readily, saying, “Yep, yours is the one house where we always know we’re needed!”Isn’t it great … [Read more...]

For Laura

July 10, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Miscarriage 10 Comments

...who left such a heart-breaking comment on my last post, with love and sorrow.A Prayer to the Holy Spirit Little One I Loved You So And a Sword Your Heart Shall Pierce A Beautiful Resource for Those Who have Miscarried Before I Formed You in the WombUntil I am able to get these on my sidebar, here they are.You are close to our … [Read more...]

Break out the Brie

July 9, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Current Affairs, Food and Drink, Minnesota Me, Real Learning 6 Comments

We’re joining Helen and her gang on a whirlwind, month-long tour of France!Pick a favorite and and play along. We’ll see you à Paris! … [Read more...]

Getting the Giggles at Church revisited

July 9, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Anecdotal, Humor, Minnesota Me, Parenting 7 Comments

We always go up as a family to receive Holy Communion. The littlest ones, of course, come along for the priestly blessing.This is my 2 1/2-year-old's favorite part of the Mass, incidentally. “It's time to go up for a blessing, Angela!” I say, and she happily puts away whatever dozen board books she’d been viewing.She always insists on walking up to … [Read more...]

Thought for the Day

July 8, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth 5 Comments

“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ” is that force beyond ourselves by which God in His mercy makes the impossible come to be in our life.(Magnificat magazine; reflection from the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time) I know that there’s a bumper sticker out there somewhere that reads: Start Seeing Miracles.Or is it Miracles Happen?Heck, I’m confused.In … [Read more...]

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