13 As the visions during the night continued, I saw One like a son of man coming, on the clouds of heaven; When he reached the Ancient One and was presented before him,14 He received dominion, glory, and kingship; nations and peoples of every language serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not be taken away, his kingship … [Read more...]
To Mom and Dad with Love from Margaret
- With an honorary dedication to older parents everywhere - The day was bright, the early morning sun falling with its customary late September crispness as I drove the 45 miles to my hometown. It was Sunday, and I arrived to find my father standing at the sink. Apron on, he had his hands in a bowl of apples just gathered from the trees out back. … [Read more...]
To Karen with Love & Blessings
Here are my children's Thanksgiving Trees!Included on their lists are: Mom & Dad Brothers & Sisters God Friends Henry & Mudge The Computer What was not included on their lists but what should have been was "It's a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving," because they hurried through their work to go and watch it! Kids will be kids, and I am … [Read more...]
Welcome to the World!
Three birthdays in as many days!We would like to introduce you to our brand new godson:Ian Thomasborn in Anchorage, Alaskato our dear friends Sarah & Brianon November 20, 2006at 6:59 PMand weighing 7 lbs. 7 oz.May the Angels watch over you always, dear Ian, and may Our Blessed Mother be your forever friend and intercessor.We love you!PS. … [Read more...]
It’s Another Party!
Because...look who's 4 today!Last night when Daddy asked you and your sister, "How are my birthday girls?!" you replied, "I'm not the birthday girl yet." Because you weren't. Yet.Happy Birthday to our very particular little girl! How we love you for your stubborn streak--and for your big brown eyes and your smile.God knew what He was doing when He … [Read more...]
Bay-gel or Bag-el?
According to the "What American accent do you have?" I am from:The West"Your accent is the lowest common denominator of American speech. Unless you're a SoCal surfer, no one thinks you have an accent. And really, you may not even be from the West at all, you could easily be from Florida or one of those big Southern cities like Dallas or … [Read more...]
Look Who’s 6 in 2006!
When we found out in March of 2000 that we were expecting, I flipped ahead 8 months in the calendar. "The Feast of the Presentation of Mary," I decided. "That's the day I pick."And so it came to pass (to our great joy) that Mary's special little girl arrived on Mary's special day. My first girl! You have led us into a world of pink and purple; a … [Read more...]
Nuclear Engineer pours energy into CCL and Family Center
Given his passion for helping people, commitment to just causes, and military experience, Bob Laird, a member of the CCL board of directors, may well be considered an “army of one.”Formerly the director of the diocesan Office for Family Life in Arlington, Va., Laird is now using his many gifts as executive director of the Tepeyac Family Center in … [Read more...]
The Loveliness Fair Continues
...and is being hosted at The Cabbage Patch.This week's theme is the Loveliness of Thanksgiving, and in case you ladies didn't know it, I remain very thankful for all of you.Have a Blessed Thanksgiving, everyone! … [Read more...]
The Kiss of Death
The following is brought to you by Vicks Nyquil Multi-Symptom Cold and Flu Relief, (the Nighttime, Sniffling, Sneezing, Coughing, Aching, Fever, Sleep Better to Feel Better Medicine) and by Halls Mentho-lyptus Cough Drops. Me: "Man! I don't know what happened but I seem to have come down with a huge cold! My head is pounding, my muscles ache, and … [Read more...]
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