1.
Yesterday was the last meeting of my Moms' Group Bible study for the academic year. One of our Moms wrote, and I could not say it any better:
"It was a wonderful meeting today and I am filled with gratitude towards all of the Moms and the gifts and talents they bring to the group. I am in awe of our Lord and how visible his presence seems to be in the workings of the group."
The Holy Spirit has been a driving force in this group.
2.
One more week to go until summer vacation! This week many of my six year old's friends graduated fom the kindergarten program at our church's school. Our last day of instruction is scheduled for next Friday, and I would like to do something special for her too.
Now, the question is what? Have any ideas, my friends?
3.
Last weekend the Daisys went to Great Wolf Lodge with proceeds from the Girl Scout cookies. Although, I missed my husband and younger daughter, it was nice to spent some one-on-one time with my Ladybug. Of all the attractions, my daughter loved swimming and playing with her friends in the outdoor swimming pool the most, which goes to show simple is best.
4.
When I returned to the Church, I participated in The Landing Program, a Paulist ministry that welcomes inactive Catholics back to the practice of their faith. Later, I was asked to help faciliate it which I did for several years. I have had several requests for more information, so I would like to share the link with you:
Landing International: "Helping Active Catholics Welcome Returning Catholics Home For Over 20 Years"
5.
At the beginning of the year, I choose the word BALANCE as my goal word for 2011. I recently started reading Bernice at the Well-Balanced Life and her blog really resonates with me. Here's a recent post of entitled Contented versus Driven. Check her out!
6.
Ladybug has found the Henry and Mudge books at the library, and is LOVING them. The series is great for beginning readers who starting to branch out with short chapters and varied sentence structure. She has read about ten of the books, and continues to be interested in their adventures. This series was recommended for kindergartners in The Well Trained Mind.
7.
So what are your summer plans? We will swimming, biking, visiting the aquarium, the beach, the zoo and of course, reading!
For more Quick Takes, please check out Jennifer at the Conversion Diary! Have a great weekend!
It has only been two weeks of Summer vacation and I'm already tired. Between driving to BBall camp,our new puppy,sleepovers,playdates,etc.
I need to find a time for reading.
Hope you have a relaxing Summer,Mary.
Posted by: Bozena | 06/10/2011 at 07:13 AM
I just have to cut and paste here, because the person who wrote to you in #1, above, said it all:
"I am filled with gratitude towards all of the Moms and the gifts and talents they bring to the group. I am in awe of our Lord and how visible his presence seems to be in the workings of the group."
What a powerful experience it has been to study the Bible under your direction, Mary, in the company of these wonderful women. THANK YOU for using your gifts in this way! I will cut and paste again!... "The Holy Spirit has been a driving force in this group." ALLELUIA!
Posted by: Margaret | 06/10/2011 at 12:33 PM
Ideas for grad? we didn't do any K grads here. Preschool grads are popular though. BBQ? burgersand hotdogs and cake with "Congrats" on it? a mini grad hat? :) I'll send it on FB for you. I found a link :)
Posted by: kyooty | 06/14/2011 at 11:21 AM