From the monthly archives:

February 2010

Damned

February 24, 2010

As one of my protestant friends always reminds me, we are all damned in our sins.  If not for the grace of God, we still would be.  God steps into our lives, infuses us with grace, we turn to Him and look.  And what do we see?  What is that image that is the center [...]

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Ambivalence and the February blues

February 22, 2010

Ambivalence is defined as:
1. uncertainty or fluctuation, esp. when caused by inability to make a choice or by a simultaneous desire to say or do two opposite or conflicting things.
2. Psychology. the coexistence within an individual of positive and negative feelings toward the same person, object, or action, simultaneouslydrawing him or her in opposite directions.
The February blues [...]

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7 Quick Lenten takes- 2/19/2010

February 19, 2010

1.
When you pray for more virtue, God gives you more opportunities to practice it.  This week has been a trial for me, especially in regards to pride.  It hasn’t quite come to  a head yet, but suffice it to say I have been humbled and really realize I can’t do it all.
2.
Small things.  Baby steps. [...]

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Just do it!- Small Successes 2/18/10

February 18, 2010

Every week moms join together to celebrate their small successes of the week.  Join us at Faith and Family Live!
1.  I bought some clothes for myself that actually fit and look nice.  Hooray!
2. Chris and I are going to be taking on a side job for one of the vicariates.  It’s got a small stipend [...]

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Happy Ash Wednesday!

February 17, 2010

Good Morning everyone and happy Ash Wednesday!  Whether you have gone to mass already, are yet to go, or maybe aren’t (it is NOT a holy day of obligation today) I pray that you spend this day meditating on the season of Lent and what you can do to grow closer to God.
I will be [...]

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The Baby Gianna Story

February 16, 2010

One of my favorite blogs is doing a week long series: The Baby Gianna Story.
Part one here: http://www.creativeminorityreport.com/2010/02/baby-gianna-story-part-1.html
Part two here: http://www.creativeminorityreport.com/2010/02/baby-gianna-part-ii.html
Keep checking back there this week for the rest of the story.  And share this with your friends!

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Paczki, not poonchky.

February 16, 2010

Happy Fat Tuesday everyone!  I hope you are enjoying getting rid of all your butter, lard, sugar and other forbidden foods in preparation for Lent.
Ok, well, let’s be honest here.  We’re just eating those delicious deep fried doughnuts cause it’s a cultural tradition even though the reason has gone away.  Lent is the Catholic “new [...]

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Facing the grief

February 11, 2010

 
 
See that little girl up there in Jesus’ arms?  That’s my baby sister, Celeste.  We’re coming up on her 5th birthday, March 14th.  It’s been 5 years, 5 long years. 
Today I did something brave.  At first, I didn’t think much of it.  And then I realized it was pretty significant. 
I drove to Children’s Hospital. 
Children’s is [...]

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Snow day

February 9, 2010

Snow is falling, not too gently.  We’re expected to get anywhere from 5-10 inches by tomorrow morning.  Of course, it isn’t nearly as much as some other parts of the country and I am thanking God profusely for not living there.
Can you tell I don’t like snow?
I’ve never been a winter girl.  I’m a summer [...]

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Wilton Course 1- class 3

February 6, 2010

This class was a lot of fun.  We did some more “skills” that are a little bit more decorative.  Specfically we did shells (for borders) and drop flowers.
Here’s some pictures of what my beautiful and oh so tasty chocolate cake looked like once I was done!

Again, lots of fun.  I’ll be practicing roses in the [...]

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