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Sunday, April 27, 2025
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Happy Easter!
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“Throughout the Easter season, the Church will make the joyful announcement resound: Surrexit Dominus vere!
The Lord is truly risen!
Our prayer rises fervently to the Divine Savior for all and for each of you: for priests and for the souls consecrated to God; for the bold and thoughtful youth, the future hope of the Church; for Christian families, especially for those who in their wombs keep the precious deposit of a numerous sonship with greater fidelity and sacrifice; for those whose advanced age makes the heavenly homeland look with firm hope; for those who study, who teach, who work; especially for workers who do heavy work during the day and night; for the sick, who are so dear to us. We want to assure everyone that not only our particular predilection constantly follows them, but also that their life, even if hidden and humble, is so precious before God.”
— St. John XXIII, 1959
Wishing y'all a wonderful and very blessed Easter!
Sunday Inspriation~ April 20, 2025
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Teaching Tuesdays~ Saint Joseph
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Happy Tuesday, friends! This week, we had a fun lesson about David and Goliath. The kids always seem to enjoy this lesson.
We started class with the Our Father and Hail Mary. We followed our prayers with our saint and virtue of the week.
Our saint was Saint Joseph. Saint Joseph is an important saint to learn about. He is part of the Holy Family and helped raise Jesus. His feast day is March 18th.
We read St. Joseph's Story by Geraldine Guadagno. This book is wonderful in that it teaches children to love and appreciate Saint Joseph and teaches them about his role in Jesus's life.
Another good book about Saint Joseph is Good Saint Joseph by Reverend Lawrence G. Lovasik
While reading the story, the children colored a picture of Saint Joseph. You can find it here.
His virtue was obedience. Obedience is saying "yes" to the loving will of God and those he has sent to watch over us.
We played a fun game of St. Joseph Memory Match. I found this years ago for my kids. I found it to be a great way for them to see various images of Saint Joseph. You can find it on Shower of Roses website.
After our lesson on Saint Joseph, we added good deeds to our Good Deeds jar. We worked on our next prayer the Guardian Angel.
Monday, April 14, 2025
Happy Homemaker Monday~ April 14, 2025
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I had a migraine yesterday. It has dulled some. I think it's weather-related. My stomach was bothering me a few days ago. I got a half-sweet/half-unsweet tea from Dunkin and it was really sweet. I diluted it but my stomach didn't like it. I hadn't been eating sugar lately, so I think my body revolted against it.
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Good Morning, friends. Happy Monday!
Saturday was a bust. I wanted to get outside and work in the garden but it was raining again! Thankfully, it looks like the rain will give us a break this week. I spent the day cleaning and doing laundry.
I hope y'all have a very blessed Holy Week. This is a big week for us Christians. Yesterday, Mass was packed. We received Blessed Palms and did a procession into Mass. After Mass, I taught Sunday school. We learned about Holy Week and Saint Peter.
Let's get started with Happy Homemaker Monday with our beautiful hostess Sandra from Diary of a Stay at Home Mom. Be sure to stop in and say hi.
The Weather in My Neck of the Woods~
The temperatures are warming up a bit, but they still seem low for this time of year. The constant ups and downs are getting annoying. It needs to get warm and stay warm.
Monday~ Cloudy, 75*
Tuesday~ Partly Sunny, 58*
Wedenesday~ Partly Sunny, 53*
Thursday~ Sunny, 59*
Friday~ Cloudy, 68*
Saturday~ Rain, 80*
Sunday~ Partly Sunny, 66*
I'm just glad we have a few days of the sun coming out. It's been a while since we have seen it and I'm like a cat. I need the sunshine to feel good.
As I Look Out My Window~
It's gray and dreary out, right now. The sun is supposed to make an appearance later today. Well, see.
Thinking and Pondering~
All the things I need to get down for Easter dinner. I'm cooking and we'll have my parents and my sister's family over. I think it'll be about 14 people. Even though I have a lot to do this week, I want to find time to sit and read the bible this week and really reflect on Holy Week.
Right Now I Am ~
I am typing this post, enjoying my cup of coffee while I sit at the dining room table. I love looking at the tree in the front yard when it's in full bloom.
How am I Feeling~
What's on My Nightstand~
My Kindle, a bottle of Tums, a wrist brace, and my wax warmer. I currently warming Lilac and Violets.
What's for Breakfast~
I'm going to do a chocolate/peanut butter protein shake this morning.
Looking Around the House~
The house needs to be vacuumed and mopped. I'll vacuum today but will wait until Thursday to mop. I have a few things to pick and put away. Overall the house is pretty tidy. I just need to dust, vacuum, and mop before Easter.
On My To-Do List This Week~
Tuesday~ Baby's shot at the vet for her arthritis
Wednesday~ Grocery store
Thursday~ Mop and Dust
Friday~ Make Therese's Birthday cake and the other desserts for Easter
Saturday~ Make the sides for Easter dinner
Attend the Easter Vigil Mass
Happening This Week~
This week will be a busy one with it being Holy Week and Easter (and Therese's birthday) the following Sunday. Lots to do. I will be a busy, busy little bee.
On My Reading Pile~
I finished The Last Summer at Chelsea Beach by Pam Jenoff and I highly recommend it.
Last night I started Here to Stay by Mark Edwards. Aso far I'm enjoying it. It's a suspense thriller.
I'm still reading Hour is Come by Victoria Tait.
I'm still working through 52 Weeks in the Word and finishing up Discovering Our Dignity.
On TV this week~
Netflix
The Resident
Call the Midwives
The Night Agent
Hulu
Good American Family
YouTube
Crochet Videos
Quilting Videos
Exercise videos
On the Menu this Week~
Monday~ Sunday Dinner Leftovers
Tuesday~ Tacos, Rice, and Corn
Wednesday~ Stuffed Peppers I didn't do them last week)
Thursday~Korean Beef with Brown Rice
Friday~ Fish
Saturday~Something easy
What I am Sewing, Quilting, and Creating~
I started a new wreath for the kitchen door. I have a few finishing touches to add to it.
My Simple Pleasures~
Sitting outside in the sun and reading a good book. Therese and I went to the library's used book sale last week. We got 2 bags full of books for $20.
Lesson Learned This Week~
Don't lose sight of what's important. We never know when our last day will be. Say I love you. Appreciate everything around you.
Something Fun to Share (a blog, video, or tip)
I saw these on Facebook and thought they were too cute. I'd like them without the feet.
From the Camera~
Praying For~
My dad and his health
My Aunt Betty
Pope Francis
Our priest, Father Paul
My health
My kids
Our country
Friends and family
Inspirational Quote/Bible Verse/Faith~
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Sunday, April 13, 2025
Sunday Inspiration~ April 13, 2025
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
Traveling Thursday~ Hello Arizona
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Well, hello there! It's been a while since I've shared a Traveling Thursday post. We've traveled a bit since my last post. I figured I'd start sharing some of our recent trips. A few things have changed from when I posted last. We have officially completed our homeschooling journey. Both Michael and Therese have graduated high school and both have earned an associate's degree from the local community college. They are both currently working on the next step in their journey. Therese is continuing her education, while Michael is currently in the hiring process as a firefighter/paramedic. Life goes by so quickly!
So what does that mean as far as our traveling journeys?
It means the last few trips have been just my hubby and I. It's been a little weird to travel without kids again. It's nice but completely different. There have been many times during our trips that I stop and think how much they would love to see what we are exploring. I miss experiencing new adventures with them, but I am loving the time with my hubby.
So first up... Arizona! This past September, we traveled to Arizona, Utah, and Colorado. We spent 2.5 weeks exploring this beautiful area. We had never been to Arizona or Utah before so it was amazing to see these stunning states. We both had been to Colorado as children, so it was a different feel for both of us.
My gf free meal on the plane.
I got sick so I didn't eat my meal on the return flight.
We flew into Phoenix, Arizona. It was hot, hot, hot! It was a city. Not a city like New York City, but still a city. Nothing too spectacular to me.
We picked up our rental car...a Jeep!
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It was a fun ride. It was great to take the top off when we were sightseeing.
The pictures don't do the sky justice. Coming from the east coast it always amazing me how blue the sky is out here. The difference is drastic.
From Phoneix, we drove straight to the Grand Canyon!
Stay tuned for our adventure there!
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