A Mother’s Day Re-Cap in Three Parts Part I My Mother’s Day began most cheerfully, with lots of hand-lettered cards and some inimitable drawings. (rendered by my 7-year-old Angela) (of course) The front of her Mother’s Day card looked like this: (The “lift” on the corner revealed an arrow pointing to the back of the card.) The back of … [Read more...]
My Mother’s Day Wish
:: A Good Nap :: Whenever…wherever...however I want. (Maybe not on the stairs, though.) ♥ Happy Mother’s Day! ♥ … [Read more...]
Our 5th First Communicant!
Prologue: These days—and my life—are flying past. Why, I can still remember, clearly, being in labor with this little girl. It was around 7 o’clock in the morning and I was waiting for our neighbors (Gloria & Emily, shown in a photograph below) to arrive; they were coming to watch our other children while John went with me to the … [Read more...]
Upcoming Events
It’s almost time for the annual Minnesota Catholic Home Education Conference! Have you reserved your spot yet? The deadline for pre-registration is this Wednesday, May 9th. After that, ticket prices go up by $10.00. Here is a link to their registration page: MCHEC Registration. Name that host couple! Name that key note speaker! The … [Read more...]
A Letter to my 3rd Daughter on Her First Communion Day
Dearest Camille, Today you will receive Our Lord for the first time. I am so happy for you! You have worked so hard this year to prepare your heart for Him and you should be very proud. Right now your heart is a beautiful garden and your special guest will be arriving soon—so soon! Do you know that He is just as excited as you are? You may … [Read more...]
‘Twas the Night before First Communion
…and all through the house, A creature was stirring... And cooking, And cleaning, And curling, And phew! Only one more day until this very special sacrament! PS. Say a prayer for our Angela? … [Read more...]
Sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit
Subtitled: On Being Salt and Light in a Bland, Shadowed World Sometimes, when I am dropping my sons off at school in the morning, I will tell them “Salt and Light!” They know, by now, that I am quoting the book of Matthew—“You are the salt of the earth; you are the light of the world”—and that I’m reminding them to be a good example to their … [Read more...]
Prayers, Please
An Update: Thank you, thank you everyone for your prayers! My sister just texted me a photo from my dad's hospital room--he's in recovery and was able to give a sweet little smile. Big sigh of relief! And much gratitude for your kindness and generosity. Thank you again.♥ Could you spare a Memorare for my dear daddy? He's in surgery this morning to … [Read more...]
Come, Holy Spirit
My oldest son and his friends get confirmed this morning! Please say a prayer for their intentions, and that I do not faint clean away from happiness and/or nerves. Thank you. … [Read more...]
A First Communion Novena
I have been getting many, many requests for a copy of our church’s First Communion novena, which (coincidentally) Angela and I began today! Many people come here from Jessica’s blog, Shower of Roses. However, that is not a complete link and so I have made a copy of the novena available here: A Garden fit for a King: A First Communion … [Read more...]
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