Educating Young Minds Under the Guidance of Our Heavenly Father since November 2000
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Welcome to my Light in the Darkness meme! (If you missed my post on the inspiration for this meme, you can read all about it HERE.)
This
is the place to share good things that are happening in our
world...whether it's a link to a news article/video, something from your
personal experience...anything good that can bring light into darkness!
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You never know who may be watching your actions! An example from my life...
Last week, Matt & I stopped at the grocery store after church. As we were crossing the parking lot, we passed an elderly lady parked in a handicapped space. She was just finishing up loading her groceries into her trunk. I offered to take her cart for her so that she didn't have to go back into the store or cross the lot to one of the cart corrals.
Fast forward to yesterday when Matt told me that he took a cue from me. I didn't know what he was talking about at first.
He explained that he had gone to the store w/ the Blessings on Saturday. There was an elderly woman in line behind him. He let her go ahead of him. Then, once in the parking lot, she was parked near our van. On his way to put his cart away, he offered to take hers also.
Both of these were simple gestures of kindness that can mean a great deal to others.
Lord God, I thank you today for the gift of my life, And for the lives of all my brothers and sisters. I know there is nothing that destroys more life than abortion, Yet I rejoice that you have conquered death by the Resurrection of Your Son. I am ready to do my part in ending abortion. Today I commit myself Never to be silent, Never to be passive, Never to be forgetful of the unborn. I commit myself to be active in the pro-life movement, And never to stop defending life Until all my brothers and sisters are protected, And our nation once again becomes A nation with liberty and justice Not just for some, but for all, Through Christ our Lord. Amen!
(Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director Priests for Life)
I'm a 52 yo wife to a wonderful husband & mother of five munchkins (The Prophet, The Archangel, The Princess, The Saint, & a baby born into Heaven) Like most mothers, I wear many, many hats: wife, mother, doctor, teacher, chef, coach, referee, etc.
L-R: The Prophet, The Archangel, The Princess, & The Saint
Meet the Family
Maria/ Munchesmom = Me Matt / Casinodad = My Dear Hubby The Prophet = Our 19 yo son The Archangel = Our 16 yo son The Princess = Our 14 yo daughter The Saint = Our 11 yo son Baby F. M. (born into Heaven Sept. 2013) HandyGramps = My Dad HelpfulGrammy = My Mom The Professor = My FIL
Lord God, Who has graciously chosen St. Dymphna to be the patroness of those afflicted with mental and nervous disorders, and has caused her to be an inspiration and a symbol of charity to the thousands who invoke her intercession, grant through the prayers of this pure, youthful martyr, relief and consolation to all who suffer from these disturbances, and especially to those for whom we now pray. (Here mention those for whom you wish to pray.)
We beg You to accept and grant the prayers of St. Dymphna on our behalf. Grant to those we have particularly recommended patience in their sufferings and resignation to Your Divine Will. Fill them with hope and, if it is according to Your Divine Plan, bestow upon them the cure they so earnestly desire. Grant this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
"Blog of the Year 2012" Award
Special thanks to Colleen at Thoughts on Grace for giving this award to me (January 2013)
Liebster Award
Special thanks to Homeschool Mom: Denise at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Exchange (March 2013) & to Judy at Benmakesten (August 2012).
Versatile Blogger Award
Special Thanks to Neen at All This and Heaven for giving me this award (February 2012).
Liebster = Beloved or Favorite
Special thanks to Kristen at St. Monica's Bridge for giving me this award (February 2012).
"I Blog Jesus" Award
Special Thanks to Judy at A Thankful Woman's Book of Blessings for giving me this blog award (Nov. 2011).
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