Burning the Candle at Both Ends: Seven Quick Takes

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 20, 2009

Seven Quick Takes

1. Bronchitis...not fun. After two weeks of trying to cure myself by natural means, I ran to the DR. screaming "GIVE ME DRUGS!". Really, I just want to be better. What started out as a nasty head cold has slowly progressed into bronchitis. As I said at the outset: Not. Fun.

2. Brooklyn Museum. If you are ever in these parts, I highly recommend this excursion. Not only is there a fabulous James Tissot exhibit called "The Life of Christ", there was almost an entire floor dedicated to ancient Egyptian artifacts, and exhibits depicting 18th and 19th century homes of Brooklyn. There was more, but nine hungry children had had enough! It would definitely be worth a second visit to see the rest of this museum...umm... minus the "art" exhibits which had a sign recommending parents to preview the art before bringing their children in!

3. Holidays. In just a few moments I am headed off to bed to make lists. First I need to make a list of the lists I need to make and then I'll work from there.

4. Thanksgiving. We are having quite a crowd and I can't wait. I think this deserves its own post, though, so that's all I"ll say on that.

5. Thomas. He hates to write, but ever since I started using the morning basket, which includes a notebook just for him to write his thoughts in,his writing has greatly improved. Mind you, there was no where to go, but up. He is actually enjoying this. I think the secret is the freedom he has to express his thoughts. I allow him to write about anything (I may suggest ideas if he is stumped) and I don't correct anything at all... not spelling, not grammar, not handwriting. The purpose of this is to just get him used to expressing his thoughts in writing. Funny thing is, his spelling, grammar and handwritng are improving on their own as I think he is taking great pride in his writing accomplishments. A happy, yet unforeseen benefit!

6. Christmas musical at our church. Three of my children, plus my husband, Dan will be performing in this. They a rehearsing like mad and I need to get costumes going. I have ideas, but nothing done yet.. (see #3)

7. This will be the first Thanksgiving EVER that I don't have all six of my children together around the table. It was bound to happen sooner or later, and I know this is right (engaged daughter spending time w/ future in-laws), but I still feel a little melancholy about it. Good thing I will be having a huge crowd to take my mind off of it.

Take a peek at other bloggers' quick takes at Conversion Diary .

Enjoy those you love this weekend!

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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