Happy Saturday, May 18, 2013 Saturday Tidbit

Anna on the golf course 4 years ago

Whether you are in the rough, on the collar or you have already made it to the green have a great golf game! Today, where ever you find yourself have a good time right where you are!

Happy Saturday!!

Anna and Oma’s Chocolate, May 17, 2013 Daily Reflection

Anna and Oma’s Chocolate

My daughter and Oma, my mother in law, made these precious chocolates for my daughter’s 12th Birthday. They love making chocolate together and putting them in a beautiful arrangement.

It is so important for grandchildren to have that one on one time with their grandparents. Continue reading →

Just Say Thank You, May 16, 2013 Daily Reflection

Thank you cake

Thank you for being great Foster Grandchildren. How sweet was this cake? I created a program years ago for our 2nd graders to get to know elderly people in our parish. It was a way for the older people to reconnect to the younger ones. Continue reading →

If God is all loving then why…May 15, 2013 Daily Reflection

A perfect day

It’s almost majestic; when the clouds are a perfect white and the blue is well, sky blue and the breeze is light and the air is the right balance of warm and cool. The leaves are bright green and the grass is lush, the flowers are blooming and the birds are singing. It’s like Utopia. Don’t we love to live in this scene surrounded by obvious beauty that lifts our spirits and moves our souls? Continue reading →

Sacrament of Confirmation, May 14, 2013 Daily Reflection

Sacrament of Confirmation

The Holy Spirit is the most neglected and misunderstood part of the Trinity. We understand that God the Father is the creator and Jesus Christ is the Son, savior, and the redeemer but what about the Holy Spirit? Continue reading →

Stillness, May 13, 2013 Daily Reflection

Hidden beauty

Tiny, dainty and hiding; these little flowers are often crushed beneath our shoes with no notice at all. We walk over  and drive by the beauty constantly without even noticing it is present. We are focused on one thing or in the modern woman’s case on fifteen things at one time. Continue reading →

Mother’s Day, May 12, 2013 Sunday Tidbit

 

My boys and their cousin years ago in a preK/K soccer team

My Mother’s Day will consist of getting my family ready to go to Mass. Running home (literally we live walking distance from the church) to get my youngest changed and ready for his soccer game. Running back up to the soccer fields within 15 minutes and watching his game. Continue reading →

Pride, May 11, 2013 Saturday Tidbit

Spencer with his daddy after the awards at school.

Pride in our children is a good sign that we love them and cherish their efforts and accomplishments. Today, find at least one thing you are proud of your children for and tell them so. Our children cannot be LOVED TOO MUCH!

Want to be closer to God? May 10, 2013 Daily Reflection

Are you just waiting around?

 

God loves us regardless of all of our sin. God can see through the grime and grit of our poor choices we have made. Continue reading →