Burning the Candle at Both Ends: Happy Birthday Becky!

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

April 12, 2010

Happy Birthday Becky!

Today is our daughter Becky's fifteenth birthday! Oh my goodness... you have no idea how quickly fifteen years can fly by until you've had children.

On each of their birthdays, Dan and I will reminisce with the children about the day they were born. Becky's labor and delivery were pretty much textbook. But, the one memory we always share is how, as I was being wheeled to my room after recovery, one of the interns who was present at the delivery stopped us and said..." I remember your daughter... forte!" as he pumped his fist in the air. The dictionary meaning of the word forte is a person's strong point or often in music it means played loudly or with strength. Rebecca was strong, right from the start. Not just physically ( yes, she could beat all the boys in her 2nd grade class at arm wrestling!), but strength of character. As I watch her grow into a beautiful young lady, those words spoken in the maternity ward fifteen yers ago seem prophetic to me. Becky is steadfast in her convictions; she is honest; a loyal friend; strong in her faith; and all around the kind of friend most moms would want their own daughters to have. She has such a gentle and sweet spirit and that is the strength we love most about her. She lights up our home and our family is blessed and lives richer because of having her!

We love you, Becky! (That's her on the right, with her cousin/Godmother)

Have a blessed day!

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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