Burning the Candle at Both Ends: Preparing

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

November 30, 2009

Preparing

I printed out the Jesse Tree ornaments. I used glue stick to attach a piece of pink or purple paper to the back of each sheet to give them a more finished look. After I cut out the circles I covered themin contact paper with the hopeful thought that I may use them again next year. Finally , Thomas punched a hole in each ornament and we strung a piece of purple ribbon through each.

I found the trees I had in mind in the loft over our garage and we set up our Advent Prayer Table. We will add other items here, but it is not that big, so it easily gets overcrowded.

A reminder for the whole family. Prepare.

Sometimes we don't know what we are preparing for. An example is the pink and purple paper I've used for these projects. Last year I was in Big Lots (I sheepishly admit,I am a regular there) and they had packs of pink and purple papers for a dollar each. At the time I was just thinking they were girly colors and Hannah would use them up . Well, she didn't (yet) so now my girly papers have just found a new use as Advent paper! I had no idea all that time ago I was preparing for this Advent, but I guess I was!

I love the simplicity of this banner. Thomas and Hannah are getting way ahead of me on the decorating. I want to go slowly, and they are ready to put up the tree. This banner was something we worked on for a while today and it is an ADVENT decoration, not a Christmas decoration. So they still feel as if we've decorated and I still have time to prepare.

May we all prepare our hearts for the birth of our Lord!

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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