Children

Chapter 8, Praying with my children…

A friend of mine gave me this frames print, it hangs in my office to this day.

“Train your children in the way they should go; even when they are old, they will not swerve from it.” Proverbs 22:6 Hey God, It’s me Lori, Help me to show my children You.  They already know you in their hearts but I feel You want me to show them how to recognize You and [...]

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What will you leave behind? August 20 Daily Reflection

Jake touching a stone carved over 100 years ago at Squire Boon

 We learned lots about Squire Boone when we went on our field trip; one was that he was a mason among other things.  To touch something tangible that was made so many years ago is almost precious.  Just think, this man has passed through this life into another and has left behind some of the fruits of [...]

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Out of the mouths of babes, August 19 Daily Reflection

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A very good friend of mine, one my personal bff’s, was telling me about a conversation she had at Church with her 6 year old over this past weekend.  “Grace was sitting on my lap asking me if Mary died and I said no.  Then she asked me if Joseph died and I said yes.  [...]

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Waters, August 13 Daily Reflection

Water Mill at Squire Boon Caverns

What is it about water that makes us feel so refreshed.  My husband loves quoting Dave Letterman “I don’t believe there is a man, woman, or child on this earth who doesn’t enjoy a lovely beverage.” Something about water seems to soothe us, refresh and rejuvenate us.  Today was the last summer day at the [...]

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Hand prints, August 12 Daily Reflection

Anna

Anna’s Handprints 2009 My Hand prints    Tiny hand prints grow so fast Their awkward groping soon will clasp A ball, a book a sweetheart’s hand A diploma, briefcase, a wedding band

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Chapter 6 Teaching my children manners…

Thank you card from the 1st graders at St. Bernard

“Give a man a fish he will eat for a day.  Teach a man to fish he will eat for a lifetime.” – Chinese Proverb   Hey God, it’s me Lori, Please help me to teach my children respect, kindness and compassion for all of your people Teaching my children manners… It seems like a [...]

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Guardian Angels, August 10 Daily Reflection

Angel in the garden at St. Meinrad

For God commands the angels to guard you in all your ways.  With their hands they shall support you, lest you strike your foot against a stone. Psalm 91: 11-12 How many times as Moms do we thank God that our children have guardian angels?  Growing up I remember a little plastic light switch cover [...]

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Siblings Connected, August 6 Daily Reflection

My four children

 Siblings are connected for life by not only the parents they share but the bond they form while growing up in the same home with the same rules and ideas.  You don’t get to choose your family you are born into it and like it or not it’s forever. 

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In the moment, August 4 Daily Reflection

Spencer flying a kite

 The picture above is of my my son Spencer he is 6 years old.  He was flying a kite at the playground.  Having a great time. It was a beautiful day and all was right with the world.  To feel so carefree and happy in the moment.  How often do we feel that way, just [...]

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