Have you ever tried to survive April Fools Day with nine children living at home and EIGHT of them old enough to play jokes.....
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Wednesday, April 01, 2009
unorignal thoughts
I had a light bulb moment today when I was struck by a very unoriginal thought. I have had this thought before but today it hit me a little harder than normal. The very simplicity of it really touched me and encouraged me. For the first time, I think, the reality that I could actually do this and make a difference in doing so sunk in.
So often I despair of my inability to make prayer more an active part of my life when, this morning, as I contemplated a chore I particularly dislike I realized what an opportunity I was missing. Here, staring in my face, was the perfect opportunity to worship God by cheerfully doing this hated job and doing so for love of Christ. I miss many opportunities through out the day to turn something, whether loved or hated, into a prayer offered up for my children, a friend in need, in reparation for the sin of the world as well as for the unborn.
I am trying to keep this thought in my heart and just finished folding a load of laundry as I pulled it from the dryer - simply offering up my physical action as a prayer for the reparation for the sins of the world while silently praying an Our Father.
I think maybe this time this unoriginal thought will actually stay with me. At least I hope it will.
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So often I despair of my inability to make prayer more an active part of my life when, this morning, as I contemplated a chore I particularly dislike I realized what an opportunity I was missing. Here, staring in my face, was the perfect opportunity to worship God by cheerfully doing this hated job and doing so for love of Christ. I miss many opportunities through out the day to turn something, whether loved or hated, into a prayer offered up for my children, a friend in need, in reparation for the sin of the world as well as for the unborn.
I am trying to keep this thought in my heart and just finished folding a load of laundry as I pulled it from the dryer - simply offering up my physical action as a prayer for the reparation for the sins of the world while silently praying an Our Father.
I think maybe this time this unoriginal thought will actually stay with me. At least I hope it will.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Puppy report
...midway through her shift Sargent in Charge of Puppy Boot Camp from 8 am to 9 am paused by my desk to make a progress report:
"Puppy report!" she said. "I am happy to announce that nine times out of ten puppy now goes in den when told to." She then went on to the dining table, happily able to enjoy breakfast while puppy quietly waited in his den for her.
Progress indeed - last week this type of action resulted in unhappy wales, whimpers and down right howling - making meals an ordeal for us all!
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"Puppy report!" she said. "I am happy to announce that nine times out of ten puppy now goes in den when told to." She then went on to the dining table, happily able to enjoy breakfast while puppy quietly waited in his den for her.
Progress indeed - last week this type of action resulted in unhappy wales, whimpers and down right howling - making meals an ordeal for us all!
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baby joy
Warm fuzzy head heavy on my shoulder.
Soft body pressed against my chest.
Happy cooing in my ear.
Tiny feet planted firmly on my arm.
Perfectly shaped ears tempting nibbles and kisses
Is there anything better than that?
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Soft body pressed against my chest.
Happy cooing in my ear.
Tiny feet planted firmly on my arm.
Perfectly shaped ears tempting nibbles and kisses
Is there anything better than that?
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Monday, March 30, 2009
Intriguing Post...
Okay, Okay - I know I'm cheating by linking to another blog for today's post BUT this is an intriguing post that catches you off guard with its thought provoking ending. To read Scribbit's post CLICK HERE.
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Sunday, March 29, 2009
Double take at Bedtime...
I hurried up the stairs to get something from my room and as I passed by the bedroom door of Emma and Elsa , Emma sang out: "Nathaniel wants company, is that ok?"
"Umm, yeah." I mumbled.
But I did a double take as I heard her then call across her room"Hey, looks like you didn't need to hide!"
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"Umm, yeah." I mumbled.
But I did a double take as I heard her then call across her room"Hey, looks like you didn't need to hide!"
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Saturday, March 28, 2009
Good Morning!
Hello everyone! I hope that those who prayed the Novena to Saint Joseph enjoyed the beautiful pictures for Saint Joseph and the child Jesus. There were a few that I especially love, in particular the one I saved for the last day of the novena.
As you know I was praying for the success of our new business, well here is an update as to where we are currently.
We showed our Internet Seminar to a director of a local non profit organization. The purpose of this nonprofit is to give free computers to people who can not otherwise afford them. Last year they gave 600 away and this year they already have about a thousand applications for more. He was so impressed with our demo that he wants to make the receiving of a free computer contingent on the clients taking our seminar. So he is going to look for grants that would allow his nonprofit to pay us to teach these seminars to his clients. We will also look for some grants ourselves. (I HATE writing grants but...)
We have hooked up with a fellow in Texas through Twitter who is doing the same thing and he has been giving us some advice too. We will show it soon to our priest with hopes of showing it to the Bishop and working through the church a well, as with the nonprofit mentioned up above.
Our church is going to let us use the church, at a very low cost, to teach my ESL classes two nights a week. Just waiting for the dates that a location on the church grounds will be available to put together a flyer for the church bulletin. So we are poised on the edge of things taking off. Can't be soon enough as our savings that we have been living off of for almost two years now are all but depleted. The next few weeks, until we actually see money coming in from these new prospects, are going to be stressful and I humbly ask for your prayers.
One: for the graces to trust in our Lord that all will go well and two: that we can actually get money rolling in so we can catch up with our bills and be able to, once again, pay them on time.
I will be very busy with the writing still left to do both for my classes and the seminar, but will try to keep up with the blog. However, you can also follow me on Twitter the next few weeks for continuous updates - to help fill in with what might be rather sporadic posting.
The puppy boot camp has not been as successful as it needs to be - largely because I have been distracted by work. But we will be refocusing this afternoon and reviewing what is going wrong and what we can do to improve in that area. The puppy has found a few favourite spots for napping that he will sadly outgrow - as in under my glider and on one of the dining room chairs. Before long the little fellow will not fit in either spot and will have to find new places to sleep. He does love the bed we made for him out of an old king sized pillow case and stuffing. We are enjoying him very much!
Cecilia is continuing to grow and loves to converse with us now. She is a doll and when I am feeling particularly stressed about the finances I just look at her and thank Jesus again for the gift of her life in our family and then attempt to put my complete trust in God - once more. It is truly a blessing to be given the privilege of another precious life to raise, as well as to watch the other children enjoy their baby sister. This morning I awoke to hear almost 4 yr old Elsa, who had joined us at about 4 am, talking to her baby sister who was just starting to awaken. "I love you Cecilia!" she crooned to her as she stroked her head. Just too precious and such a privilege to enjoy!
Now I must away to check on the two batches of Janet's Bread that Anna I have started. Many blessings to you all for blessed, peaceful weekend.
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As you know I was praying for the success of our new business, well here is an update as to where we are currently.
We showed our Internet Seminar to a director of a local non profit organization. The purpose of this nonprofit is to give free computers to people who can not otherwise afford them. Last year they gave 600 away and this year they already have about a thousand applications for more. He was so impressed with our demo that he wants to make the receiving of a free computer contingent on the clients taking our seminar. So he is going to look for grants that would allow his nonprofit to pay us to teach these seminars to his clients. We will also look for some grants ourselves. (I HATE writing grants but...)
We have hooked up with a fellow in Texas through Twitter who is doing the same thing and he has been giving us some advice too. We will show it soon to our priest with hopes of showing it to the Bishop and working through the church a well, as with the nonprofit mentioned up above.
Our church is going to let us use the church, at a very low cost, to teach my ESL classes two nights a week. Just waiting for the dates that a location on the church grounds will be available to put together a flyer for the church bulletin. So we are poised on the edge of things taking off. Can't be soon enough as our savings that we have been living off of for almost two years now are all but depleted. The next few weeks, until we actually see money coming in from these new prospects, are going to be stressful and I humbly ask for your prayers.
One: for the graces to trust in our Lord that all will go well and two: that we can actually get money rolling in so we can catch up with our bills and be able to, once again, pay them on time.
I will be very busy with the writing still left to do both for my classes and the seminar, but will try to keep up with the blog. However, you can also follow me on Twitter the next few weeks for continuous updates - to help fill in with what might be rather sporadic posting.
The puppy boot camp has not been as successful as it needs to be - largely because I have been distracted by work. But we will be refocusing this afternoon and reviewing what is going wrong and what we can do to improve in that area. The puppy has found a few favourite spots for napping that he will sadly outgrow - as in under my glider and on one of the dining room chairs. Before long the little fellow will not fit in either spot and will have to find new places to sleep. He does love the bed we made for him out of an old king sized pillow case and stuffing. We are enjoying him very much!
Cecilia is continuing to grow and loves to converse with us now. She is a doll and when I am feeling particularly stressed about the finances I just look at her and thank Jesus again for the gift of her life in our family and then attempt to put my complete trust in God - once more. It is truly a blessing to be given the privilege of another precious life to raise, as well as to watch the other children enjoy their baby sister. This morning I awoke to hear almost 4 yr old Elsa, who had joined us at about 4 am, talking to her baby sister who was just starting to awaken. "I love you Cecilia!" she crooned to her as she stroked her head. Just too precious and such a privilege to enjoy!
THANK YOU JESUS!
Now I must away to check on the two batches of Janet's Bread that Anna I have started. Many blessings to you all for blessed, peaceful weekend.
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Friday, March 27, 2009
Day Nine of Novena to St Joseph
O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.
O Saint Joseph, assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.
O Saint Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. Amen
O Saint Joseph, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions. O Saint Joseph, pray for me. (Mention your intention)
(My intention: That our business will be very successful and allow us to support ourselves well as well as the intentions of my readers. )Say this prayer for nine days for anything you may desire. Then let go and let God. Trust that whatever is the outcome of your novena is truly what is best for you in accordance with the will of God.)
Please join my family in our novena, either with your own intention or in support of ours or both!
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
Day eight of the Novena to St Joseph
O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.
O Saint Joseph, assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.
O Saint Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. Amen
O Saint Joseph, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions. O Saint Joseph, pray for me. (Mention your intention)
(My intention: That our business will be very successful and allow us to support ourselves well as well as the intentions of my readers. )Say this prayer for nine days for anything you may desire. Then let go and let God. Trust that whatever is the outcome of your novena is truly what is best for you in accordance with the will of God.)
Please join my family in our novena, either with your own intention or in support of ours or both!
(There is another novena to St Joseph with different daily readings found here. )
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Day seven of the Novena to St Joseph
O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.
O Saint Joseph, assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.
O Saint Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. Amen
O Saint Joseph, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions. O Saint Joseph, pray for me. (Mention your intention)
(My intention: That our business will be very successful and allow us to support ourselves well as well as the intentions of my readers. )Say this prayer for nine days for anything you may desire. Then let go and let God. Trust that whatever is the outcome of your novena is truly what is best for you in accordance with the will of God.)
Please join my family in our novena, either with your own intention or in support of ours or both!
(Another novena to St Joseph with different daily readings can be found here.)
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
love...
Lydia LOVES her auntie....
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Day Six of the novena to Saint Joseph
O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.
O Saint Joseph, assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.
O Saint Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. Amen
O Saint Joseph, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions. O Saint Joseph, pray for me. (Mention your intention)
(My intention: That our business will be very successful and allow us to support ourselves well as well as the intentions of my readers. )Say this prayer for nine days for anything you may desire. Then let go and let God. Trust that whatever is the outcome of your novena is truly what is best for you in accordance with the will of God.)
Please join my family in our novena, either with your own intention or in support of ours or both.
(Another novena to St Joseph with different readings for each day can be found here.)
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Monday, March 23, 2009
She's listening...
Today, as we drove to Charlotte, Elsa sat happily singing in her car seat:
"When I am in trouble God is with me" Over and over and over!
It sounded strangely familiar and suddenly I realized it was part of the refrain we were singing as our responsorial psalm yesterday in Mass. So even with all her jiggling, moving and whispering - she is actually listening. Amazing.
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"When I am in trouble God is with me" Over and over and over!
It sounded strangely familiar and suddenly I realized it was part of the refrain we were singing as our responsorial psalm yesterday in Mass. So even with all her jiggling, moving and whispering - she is actually listening. Amazing.
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Day Five of the novena to Saint Joseph
O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.
O Saint Joseph, assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.
O Saint Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. Amen
O Saint Joseph, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions. O Saint Joseph, pray for me. (Mention your intention)
(My intention: That our business will be very successful and allow us to support ourselves well as well as the intentions of my readers. )Say this prayer for nine days for anything you may desire. Then let go and let God. Trust that whatever is the outcome of your novena is truly what is best for you in accordance with the will of God.)
Please join my family in our novena, either with your own intention or in support of ours or both!
(Another novena to St Joseph with different reading for each day can be found here.)
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Sunday, March 22, 2009
Pray for Faith Hope....
You can not have a more positive prolife message than that of the pregnancy, birth and life of Faith Hope, who despite all odds is still alive. However, her life ON EARTH is coming to an end and she and her mummy, a single mum, could use our love, prayers and an abundance of graces as they face the calling of Faith back into our Lords arms.Read her story here.
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Day Four of the novena to Saint Joseph
O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.
O Saint Joseph, assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.
O Saint Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. Amen
O Saint Joseph, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions. O Saint Joseph, pray for me. (Mention your intention)
(My intention: That our business will be very successful and allow us to support ourselves well as well as the intentions of my readers. )Say this prayer for nine days for anything you may desire. Then let go and let God. Trust that whatever is the outcome of your novena is truly what is best for you in accordance with the will of God.)
Please join my family in our novena, either with your own intention or in support of ours or both!
(Another novena with different readings for each day can be found here. )
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Saturday, March 21, 2009
A Birthday this week...
You are still the thoughtful dreamy little girl who likes to make us laugh with your funny faces and you are still entertaining us with your hilarious cartoons.
We LOVE you Bethany Rose - whatever would we do without you.
Happy 11th Birthday Darling!
We LOVE you Bethany Rose - whatever would we do without you.
Happy 11th Birthday Darling!
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Day Three Novena to St Joseph
O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. O Saint Joseph, assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.
O Saint Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. Amen
O Saint Joseph, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions. O Saint Joseph, pray for me. (Mention your intention)
(My intention: That our business will be very successful and allow us to support ourselves well as well as the intentions of my readers. )Say this prayer for nine days for anything you may desire. Then let go and let God. Trust that whatever is the outcome of your novena is truly what is best for you in accordance with the will of God.)
Please join my family in our novena, either with your own intention or in support of ours or both!
(Another novena with different readings for each day can be found here. )
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Friday, March 20, 2009
Can't wait
...for Guardian Angel House to be published this spring. Our daughter, Anna, read one of the drafts of this book and can not wait for it to be released either. However, one can already purchase it. If it is as good a read as Kathy Clark's first book, A Whisper In my Heart - it will be excellent. (I had a sneak peek too and it will be good- I promise!) To read my review of her first book click here. Meet Kathy here and read a little more about Guardian Angel House, a true story about a Catholic convent, one very special nun and two little frightened Jewish girls being hid amongst a group of Catholic girls.
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Day two of the St Joseph Novena....
O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.
O Saint Joseph, assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.
O Saint Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. Amen
O Saint Joseph, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions. O Saint Joseph, pray for me. (Mention your intention)
(My intention: That our business will be very successful and allow us to support ourselves well as well as the intentions of my readers. )Say this prayer for nine days for anything you may desire. Then let go and let God. Trust that whatever is the outcome of your novena is truly what is best for you in accordance with the will of God.)
Please join my family in our novena, either with your own intention or in support of ours or both!
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