". . . when we say that the Church is a family, we mean it quite literally. The Church is not a reflection of the reality that is "family"—quite the opposite. The family is a reflection of the reality that is the Church." -Fr. Robert Johansen

The Day The 30 G Zune Stood Still

This is wild!  We couldn’t figure out why our 30 G Zune won’t work today.  Turns out no one’s 30 G Zune works...

Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act

I don’t know how many of you have heard about this but it’s a much bigger deal than people realize. I didn’t realize its magnitude until recently and I have to say I am very concerned. On February 10th, 2009 The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act will go into effect which will put strict safety measures on product made for children and requires that toys and product (even books!) made for children under...

Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act

I don’t know how many of you have heard about this but it’s a much bigger deal than people realize. I didn’t realize its magnitude until recently and I have to say I am very concerned. On February 10th, 2009 The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act will go into effect which will put strict safety measures on product made for children and requires that toys and product (even books!) made for...

It’s Christmas!

We have nine out of ten (children) home. Christmas Day was truly beautiful. And we are having lots of fun! warning: young men in video may not be nearly as cool as they think they are. ...

Good News of Great Joy!

“Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.  And this will be a sign for you: you will find a babe wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,’Glory...

Christmas Eve eve

Journey to Bethlehem It’s Christmas Eve eve and I am totally ready for Christmas! Are all the projects I wanted to make made?  No.  I tried but there have just been too many other things that needed my attention first. Like. . . my sweet little 2 yr. old who was sick and only happiest in my arms for 2 days. Like. . . a broken water heater last week that still is not fixed.  It’s under warranty and...

Simple Woman’s Daybook ~ Dec. 22, 2008

FOR TODAY . . . Outside my window. . . it’s currently 11º F with a windchill of -2!  What a difference a week makes. I am thinking. . . about the day ahead —what needs done and what can be left undone.  We’re in the 4th week of Advent on the countdown to Christmastide. I am thankful for. . . dh discovering that the water heater may still be under warranty.  It broke Thursday evening (right...

Simple Woman’s Daybook ~ Dec. 15, 2008

Missed this last week –too busy. FOR TODAY . . . Outside my window. . . bright, breezy and 60º F!  But freezing rain and sleet are on their way so it looks like the rest of the week won’t be nearly so nice. I am thinking. . . about the many prayers intentions I have on my heart today.  We live in a fallen, hurting world.  Lord have Mercy! I am thankful for. . . a break in the cold weather.  Even if...

Advent Baby

The last several days have been busy, busy, busy.  My Advent baby, well, one of my advent babies, turned two on Tuesday.  My other Advent baby turns nine tomorrow. We celebrated Maria’s birthday Monday evening since we have RCIA on Tuesday evenings and since it was also her feast day –the Immaculate Conception. She was awfully quick to blow out the candle.  So quick that we had to re-light it so we...

Make a note!

And remember to listen to Relevant Radio’s morning program tomorrow at 8:30 EST  Mary Ellen Barrett will be speaking about the work she does at O Night Divine promoting Catholic culture and a holy Advent season. It’s sure to be a great show –don’t miss...

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