Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
...about going away is coming home again.There was no shortage of open arms and sticky floors to greet me, I'll tell you. Even the dog was beside herself with lapping.We are needed and we are loved, us moms.I had much to do upon my return, not the least of which was convalescing. As such, I am behind on all things blogging...which I know you … [Read more...]
Thank you, God, for Your good gifts.For our freedom;for this great land;for a life of plenty;and for our families.May You continue to bless us today and always.May we neither squander our freedom nor abuse it.May we live in the moment and rejoice in the day.Thank you, Father, for the USA.Happy 4th of July from our hometo yours!With love & … [Read more...]
I saw this father and his son in the Boston Marathon, which ran right past our house when we lived in Natick, Mass. That was in '98, so clearly these two are still going strong.Scratch that. They have gotten even stronger.Philippians 4:13, indeed.Ad Jesum per Mariam,*Updated to add: For those of you who aren't familiar with the Ironman Triathlon, … [Read more...]
We will resume our coverage of Catholic Vacation Bible School (which ended today) just as soon as we wake up.Ad Jesum per Mariam, … [Read more...]
~ To all our fallen soldiers withlove and gratitude ~You are gone but not forgotten.In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses row on row,That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below.We are the Dead. Short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved and were loved, and … [Read more...]
Are you a mother? Happy Mother’s Day!Do you have a mother? Well, thank the good Lord for her! And thank her for how good you turned out! I’ll bet she worked very hard.We had a very nice day today and I hope the same for you. Because I had called my husband home early from his turkey hunting trip and because I had consequently taken a store-bought … [Read more...]
Ad Jesum per Mariam, … [Read more...]
I've read in a very long while! Thanks be to God for blessings big and small. In this case, the blessings are very, very big. … [Read more...]
(Provided that You Open it the First Time)You know that Christmas present from Grandma that’s been sitting in your basement?That combination Family Game House (10 Classic Games in One!) and Children’s Game House (6 Classic Games in One!) or, if you prefer, that Casa de Juegos Familiares and Casa de Juegos de los Ninos ?The one that’s been down … [Read more...]
One of my favorite people in the whole wide world of blogging has a birthday today!Happy Birthday, Karen! Please take a moment to sign her card. (Er, the comment box will have to do.) Karen has always been a beautiful example to me of graciousness, faith and wisdom. She is one of the main reasons why I started blogging, and I love her with all my … [Read more...]
