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August marks the birthday of one of the most beloved and influential women in our Catholic Church. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta would celebrate her 103rd birthday this year. Gonxha (Agnes) Bojaxhiu was born August 27, 1910, in Yugoslavia, as the youngest of 3 children. Raised in the Church, at age 18, she joined the Loreto […]
Years before I made the decision to homeschool, I read homeschooling blogs. Ladies like Carisa and Jolanthe delighted me with their creativity, organizational skills and pictures of their homeschool days. Watching these women from afar, I became jealous. “If they can do it, why can’t I?” “Are these women superheros?” Shortly before I headed to the 2:1 […]
— 1 — In my life this week …. I’d like a do over, please. The little girls both ended up in the ER this past week. Laura called me Saturday night while I was at work. “Umm. I think I need to bring Rachel to you. She fell and bumped her head, and I […]
— 1 — In my life this week… It’s Baptism day! IT’S BAPTISM DAY! Can you tell I’m a little excited? We were on tap to have Maeve baptized back in the summer, but she got sick suddenly, and we had to postpone. We’re back on schedule today, with my favorite priest in the whole […]
Luke 5:4 And when He had finished speaking,He said to Simon, “Put out into the deep water and let your nets down for a catch.” I have many favorite stories in the Bible, and this one speaks to me in particular this week. Put yourself in Simon’s shoes. You’ve been up all night fishing, […]