Burning the Candle at Both Ends: Simple Woman

With a Humble Heart We Ask the Lord...

****Updated 4/15/10****
For our children as they come to the end of another school year.. that they may not lose their motivation to succeed in their studies!
for our Church... that the mistakes of her past may continue to be corrected and learned from and that all measures may continue be taken to prevent further damage to the good work that our Church does throughout the world.
-for healing and comfort for the Barrett family as they continue to mourn the loss of dear Ryan
for success and security for Dan in his job
- For protection for the unborn
- for health of mind and body for a particular family member in my heart
-to guide the leadership of our country with Your wisdom and love.
- for all those struggling due to the problems with our nation's economy
-for couples struggling with infertility... that God blesses them with the babies they long for... and for the Grace they need to accept His will , whatever it may be.
-for all those recovering from any type of addiction... the they may be healed by the love of God and family
-for the health and safety of our six children... that God keeps them in His loving care and guides them in all their decisions as they grow to maturity.
-for a strengthening of the marriage vocation, especially my own
-for safety for all of our Armed forces

May 18, 2009

Simple Woman

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FOR TODAY May 18, 2009

Outside My Window... Birds are singing, oblivious to the impending rain.

I am thinking... I need to figure out what to wear for a date with my hubby in the big city tonight! A Monday night date… who would’ve thought???

I am thankful for... my wise husband who gives such wonderful counsel to our extended family. He may have a second career ahead of him. Ask anyone who knows him and they will tell you what a great listener he is and what sage advice he dishes out.

From the kitchen… I need to prepare dinner for the kids before I catch that train later. I’m thinking sautéed chicken breast because it is so simple and they all love it.

I am wearing... p.j.’s and robe, still.

I am creating... summer plans that are not too structured, yet structured enough that we don’t get bored! Does that make sense?

I am going... to starve myself all day. Tonight’s date will be to a BBQ restaurant in Manhattan. The meal, served family style, will consist of appetizers ( including something called Frito Pie, and Barbecued bacon chunks), a sampling of various BBQ’d meats; onion strings; corn bread ; and other yummy-sounding things too numerous to list; and for dessert a choice of bacon chocolate chip cookies or fried Oreos. Since I can’t reconcile even saying bacon and chocolate in the same sentence, I may try the Oreo, but even that doesn’t sound appealing. If the plaque in my arteries doesn’t increase threefold after this meal, I will report back on it sometime this week! Wish me luck!

I am reading... A book by Dr. Peter Kreeft called How to Win the Culture War: A Christian Battle Plan for a Society in Crisis. After hearing Dr. Kreeft speak at my son’s high school a few weeks ago I ordered this book immediately. I can’t put it down!

I am hoping... my back continues to heal so I can get back to walking the dog.

I am hearing... hardly anything except for my daughter’s alarm which she has just snoozed for the third time!

Around the house... much catching up to do. An unexpected bout with a bad back set me back with the housework, but I think I can begin to do some catching up today.

One of my favorite things... the first time I serve baked beans and corn on the cob this time of year. It gets everyone excited for summer!

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: track; ballet; pre-cana couples here Thursday night; a long five day weekend ahead for my two in school; a wedding in Pennsylvania Saturday(what to wear???)

Here is picture thought I am sharing...Ben is the frontrunner in the blue and gold. I love the look of determination on his face. He is a talented long distance runner, who in spite of his asthma, competes in the 800m at most meets.

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I can't remember the last time we had date night around here! We went away for a weekend without the kids in February, but really that was it since autumn last year as far as i remember. hmmm, need to come up with a plan.

Posted by: zoe | May 18, 2009 at 07:05 AM

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With a Grateful Heart We Thank the Lord

****Updated 4/15/10****
For the birth of my newest great-niece, Jordyn.
-for the sacrament of confession and the grace it showers on us
-for the blessing of good and true friends
-for the beauty and truth of our beloved Catholic Church
-for the love of our extended family, and our parents who instilled in both of us the importance of the family bonds
-for our six wonderful blessings... Katie, Jessica, Ben, Rebecca, Thomas and Hannah, who add so much joy to our days
-for my husband, who provides,leads, instructs, guides and leads our family on our path to Heaven

Franciscan Poetry: by Dan Volpe, SFO