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Farewell Benmakesten 21 Dec 2012 | 11:12 pm
If you frequent my social network pages or HF & FL on Facebook, then this message might be a bit redundant for you. Apologies. For those who have not read the others: Through much prayer and discern...
Creche Returns to Town 20 Dec 2012 | 07:01 pm
This year, many Christians were saddened when it became apparent that our local town was not going to place a manger scene in front of the "town square" Christmas Tree, as has always been tradition. ...
Sorrow, Christmas, and Mercy 19 Dec 2012 | 08:41 pm
As I drive down the road, taking my kids where they need to go, this week, tears come to my eyes. I am thinking of mothers in Connecticut...mothers, at St. Rose of Lima Parish, who will bury 8 childr...
Super 16! 14 Dec 2012 | 07:29 pm
The handsome young man, standing in between my husband and me, is our son, Jacob Michael Dudich. This photo was taken a couple years ago, on his Confirmation Day! Today, December 14th, 2012, our Jac...
Sad, but True 6 Dec 2012 | 07:34 pm
The following came to me from a friend this morning...thought I'd share. May this serve as a reminder to all of us that we are created in the image and likeness of God and are to relate to others, con...
Two Modern Women I Admire 5 Dec 2012 | 06:54 pm
I'd like to tell you about two women I know. These women are: * Devoted wives and mothers * They are open to life and give thanks, with joy, each time God blesses them with a baby * They stay home ...
Beverly Hills English Tutors 4 Dec 2012 | 06:32 am
THAT'S a real mouthful, isn't it? Recently, we participated in community yard sale, hosted by our favorite, local thrift store. The owner of said-store invited anyone interested to set-up-shop in her...
First Sunday of Advent 3 Dec 2012 | 04:45 am
Three of my children were unable to attend Mass today, because of their sore throats and tummy aches :( The first thing they said this morning, came with much lamentation: "OHHHH NOOOO! This is our ...
Timeless Wisdom 1 Dec 2012 | 07:22 am
My mother has always had these little sayings. You know the ones...the sayings that, after a few decades of marriage and parenting, you begin to say, yourself, and then, stop, suddenly, hand-over-mout...
The Kids Feel it Too 30 Nov 2012 | 05:52 pm
Do you ever get to "Friday" and think, "WHEW. Made it. YESSSSSSSS"? Have you ever had a week where you are SO happy to be approaching the weekend because you've just worked really hard and are lookin...
