We went strawberry picking this week, and of course, I forgot my camera, so I thought I would show you last year's pictures, and you can see how much the girls have grown...
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We went strawberry picking this week, and of course, I forgot my camera, so I thought I would show you last year's pictures, and you can see how much the girls have grown...
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My friend, Kyooty from the great White North, tagged me on this one. I thought it would be fun to play along.
Which living person do you most admire, and why?
I admire my husband for his faith and sunny disposition.
When were you happiest?
At home, on Sundays, leisurely cooking and listening to the kids play outside and my husband whistling as he works in his vegetable garden.
What was your most embarrassing moment?
Once, I walked from one end of the mall to the other with my skirt caught in my underwear.
Aside from property, what’s the most expensive thing you’ve bought?
My education, I paid for it with three years of active Army service.
What is your most treasured possession?
My diamond earrings that Rick gave me on our 1oth anniversary and my wedding ring which includes the birthstones of my children he gave me on our 12th anniversary.
Where would you like to live?
I like warm weather and living on the coast.
What’s your favorite smell?
Fresh brewed coffee
Who would play you in the film of your life?
I have no idea.
What is your favorite book?
So many books, so little time…my favorite author is Jane Austen
What is your most unappealing habit?
Comparing myself to others
What would be your fancy dress costume of choice?
Something simple yet elegant and I love red shoes.
What is your earliest memory?
Sitting on my Mother’s lap and having her read to me.
What is your guiltiest pleasure?
Starbucks coffee with cream.
An ice cold Weizen beer.
A glass of real French champagne, do I have to pick?
What do you owe your parents?
Everything.
To whom would you most like to say sorry, and why?
Rick, because he always gets what is left over at the end of the day. Often, I am tired, and cranky. There is a reason young people have children.
What or who is the greatest love of your life?
Rick.
What does love feel like?
Like a warm blanket.
What was the best kiss of your life?
One snowy walk…
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
Actually
Come on, it’s time to go
No
Please listen
What was the worst job you’ve done?
I would say working at a deli in high school. The owner was always breathing down my neck.
If you could edit your past, what would you change?
I believe the past is the past…I do not dwell on it, and frankly I forget most of the bad stuff!
What is the closest you’ve come to death?
My baby, Aubrey, burst my fallopian tube, and I almost bled to dead. I lost her and my left fallopian tube. She would have been 23 years old this year.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
My children.
When did you last cry, and why?
I do not remember, I have never been a very good crier.
How do you relax?
I have a very hard time relaxing.
What single thing would improve the quality of your life?
Learning how to relax...
What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
Money does not make you happy.
Listening to God does.
Now to Tag? well Tag yourselves. :) Enjoy!!!
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Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms! This year we will be attending the annual Mother's Breakfast hosted by the Knights of Columbus at our church. My husband is organizing the event. Two years ago on Mother's Day, we were in the process of adopting our Bumblebee, then 21 months. At the time the adoption was stalled, and it looked like we would be able to have custody, but not fully adopt her. During the breakfast that year, an older Knight gave me two Saint Anthony's medals and two beautifully illustrated prayers. Saint Anthony is the patron saint of lost things and causes. The Knight , who can be rather stern, told me about the adoption of his youngest daughter, over 30 years ago, and presented me these small gifts as a comfort while I waited for the completion of our daughter's adoption.
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In honor of Mother's Day , I would like to share this Pampers pro-life commerical! Check it out! Beautifully done.
This past Thursday, my bible study group discussed chapter 15 of the Gospel of John, "I am the True Vine." We discussed how God prunes us through trials to make us better Christians. I will be writing more on this next week. Today, I just want to say how blessed I feel to be part of this amazing group of women. Like Saint Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 12: 4-5, " There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit", the women in my group have varied gifts that they share to inspire, encourage and challenge one another to a live more fully with Jesus in our vocations as Mothers.
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As like a Mother's Day gift to me, my peonies started to bloom this week and now the irises are now in full glory too. They are gorgeous. I love cutting the flowers and having their fragrant smell fill the house.
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Today, we complete the last of Ladybug's standardized tests for kindergarten. We then send them away for grading to see how she ranked among her peers.
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So what's happening in your world? Are you struggling with spring fever like I am? I am forcing myself to finish the Math testing, when I really want to go strawberry picking or head off to the beach!
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For more 7 Quick Takes, please check out Jennifer at Conversion Diary.
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When I was a young woman, I did not understand Mary very well. Growing up in the 1970s after Vatican II, Mary was not emphasized in my Catholic all-girl high school. From my teenager perspective, the qualities of Mary: obedience, trust in God, and humility seemed very old-fashioned and dated. They were replaced the ambitions of “having it all”: an education, a career, a life of my own first, with motherhood happening in the distant future if at all.
Through my journey back to the practice of my faith, and studying the Scriptures, my viewpoint has dramatically changed. This month as I celebrate my first anniversary of leaving my corporate job, and becoming a full-time Mom, it seemed only fitting to join with the Bright Maidens as we answer the question “Why Mary?”
Continue reading "Why Mary? An Invitation from the Bright Maidens" »
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