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Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in tribulation, steadfast in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality. ~ Romans 12:11-13
The Old Scar on Jon's (Dad's) Neck
Jon (Dad) has an old scar on his neck. The kids wanted to know what happened that he had the scar. To get their creative juices flowing Jon ...
Daily Mass Readings and Quote of the day ~ Devotional
If you are like me and can't get to daily Mass, here is a perfect way to add a bit of scriptural meditation to your day: EWTN's webs...
Faith
~Jennifer's Thoughts: Faith, What is faith? The dictionary defines faith as "a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that...
The Cake Maker! Her cakes may look gross, but taste good!
Rachel, age 13, loves to create and decorative cakes. They often have a rather gross themes, but they are very interesting to look at and go...
Boys and Backyard Forts
I learned about building houses from the 3 Little Pigs, and I'm not sure these forts would hold up in a real battle!!!! Jacob's F...
Uterine Ablation/Hysterectomy After 9 Kids ~ Our Story
These are all the post I've written about my "Girl" problems... I know when I was making this life changing decision I was l...
Why want more Kids?
I'm sure most women think I'm a complete nut case for not wanting to give up my fertility after having 9 babies, but I assure you th...
The hardest decision of my life!!!
I had to make the hardest decision of my life! Let me start at the beginning: My periods have been heavy since I was in 8th grade. My 8th ...
Of Endings and Beginnings ~ Jon's view on Jen's Surgery
Eras come and eras go. Some are rude awakenings like 9/11 ending the western world's view that the Middle East was just like Disney'...
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, St Simon Stock, and the Scapular ~ Skit and Craft
Wall Scapular Craft Go to www.catholicinspired.com to print the scapular images and instructions. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...
Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha ~ Play and Crafts
We often enjoy doing skits/plays when we are learning about a Bible story or saint. Today Rachel, our 13 year old, wrote, narrated, and di...
Mary Walking Among the Flowers ~Picture Craft
This craft project depicts Mary walking among the flowers. It's a very simple craft for young or old. Go to www.catholicinspired....
Cheapest American Girl Dolls that my tight budget will ever buy!!
On a tight budget? Who isn't these days?!? Try our trick for the cheapest American Girl dolls money doesn't have to buy! Step 1: Fin...
Jesus in the Eucharist ~ Monstrance Art Project
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Ever Helping OR Never Helping?
Naomi loves to help!! Whether it be helping with dishes, which normally results in mopping water off the floor. OR Helping to clean up her ...
Cars and Mechanics, Kids and Doctors
Since March 15th we have had our car and our van in the repair shop more times than I can remember. ("Beware the Ides of March"~ i...
A must watch....Real Catholic TV
Real Catholic TV is truly a must see! Through informative videos, they explain the truth of our modern Catholic Church and it's situatio...
My Everlasting Baby Belly Bump
Oh, and by the way...... On my trip with Joshua and Naomi to the doctor's office, the receptionist said "Oh, and you're expect...
Check-ups for Naomi and Joshua ~Trip to the doctor
Joshua and Naomi had health check-ups today. Since Jon, Rachel, Hannah, and possibly myself have a mild stomach sickness it made the day a b...
Jesus in the Eucharist ~ Art Project
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