This winter has been a cold one (don’t laugh, you Northerners). I’ve been looking forward to spring if only for the warmer weather. However, I don’t want this awful muggy hot weather. It’s too early. I actually had to turn on the A/C last night. It was too stuffy to sleep. I usually never turn the A/C on until mid-April (and the heat until mid-November).
We just got home from church and our Friday homeschool activity. When we went to mass, it was 70 degrees. Now, it’s 60 and dropping. Sheesh!
HT: Where I usually get these fun things: Dawn.
| You Are Thanksgiving |
 You are a bit of a homebody who enjoys being in the company of people you love.It doesn’t take a lot to make you happy. You’re enjoying life as it is. You have many blessings in your life, and you are grateful for each one. You believe that life is about what you *do* have. You feel like you have enough of the good stuff. What makes you celebrate: Family, friends, and the changing of the seasons. At holiday get togethers, you do best as: The host of the party On a holiday, you’re the one most likely to: Spend so much energy preparing that it’s a full time job |
Easter Sunday morning. Don’t they look delectable? The boy looks mighty handsome.
No pictures of me. Alas, I’m always behind the camera.
The music was playing. The lights were dim. It was very peaceful and a great time to be contemplating my sins. Honey had other ideas. She was confused about the screens and the stations where the priests were going to be. So, I set out to explain to her what was going on (which I really should have before arriving).
I explain, "That’s where the priest will sit. That’s also where you go to tell him your sins–the rules of God that you broke." Honey’s eyes widen and she gasps. I quickly assured her that it was not her time. She’ll be going to confession when she is ready to receive communion. Oh, the relief in her face. All I can think is that she’s 4; how many of God’s rules could she have broken? But, you know, she’s also 4 and extremely honest.
Our priest once mentioned that hearing confession of little ones was like being stoned with popcorn.
First, I want to thank all of you for your prayers and kind words. They have bolstered me through this very tough time.
On Thursday, I asked the children what they thought the baby was. They all said boy and I was inclined to agree with them, but I couldn’t think of a name. Nothing seemed right. I prayed and prayed for God to send me an answer. He did, through a wonderful friend. Emily gave me a small gift in memory of my baby. In her note, she said "…for your Rose." I realized at that moment that my baby was Rose. Rose Marie. I now had a name for this sweet baby who is waiting for us in heaven.
It seems I’m losing this baby. I’ve been thinking back through the past five days, and I wouldn’t have traded them for the world. My friends rejoiced with me as I learned of this pregnancy–it was a long time coming. My children were so excited. Honey kissed the baby (my belly, of course) often and said, "I’ve been waiting." Sister told me she couldn’t wait for my belly to get bigger so she could kiss it during mass when we gave each other the sign of peace. Brother couldn’t wait to buy the baby a board book. Pumpkin just kept saying, "I’m your baby."
A dear friend once said, "We rejoice together, we grieve together." I’m glad I shared my news with my friends. Now, I know my friends will help me grieve.
HT: Mary Ellen
| You Are Basil |
 You are quite popular and loved by post people.You have a mild temperament, but your style is definitely distinctive. You are sweet, attractive, and you often smell good. |
I’m still like a babe in the woods when it comes to Catholicism. I didn’t say a rosary until I was in my 30s. I’m learning a lot about the beauty of the church. Another thing is learning so much about the wonderful lives of the saints. One particular saint is a favorite among my friends IRL and in cyberspace. I’ve prayed many novenas to her for a particular intention. Almost everyone who has prayed to St. Therese has received a rose almost immediately. I never did. I prayed and prayed this novena for a long time. At church last month, I received a little rose sticker to promote life. It took me about a day or two before it dawned on me that I had received my rose. But, what I had been asking for did not come. It seems that God has been wanting to teach me about patience and perserverence. Today, I finally received the answer I had been waiting for.
We will have a new little one at the beginning of November. Please pray for a healthy pregnancy.
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