Gloria Strauss was just 13 when she died of cancer. This young, vibrant Catholic has inspired many to come back to the Church. This story touched me because of how her cancer was discovered, very much the same way — and at the same age — my sister’s bone cancer was found. In Chris’ case, [...]
Archive for July, 2009
Weekend Ponderings: Life (and death) of young, vibrant Catholic girl inspires many to come back to the Church
Posted in Adoption, Weekend Ponderings, tagged Gloria Strauss, Weekend Ponderings on July 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today@Mommy Monsters: “Ten Years Ago Today”
Posted in family, tagged anniversary on July 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Funny how fast a decade passes. It was just ten years ago today . . . No time for computer today. Craig and I have a play date!
St. Martha of Bethany: Happy Feasting!
Posted in Adoption, tagged Al Kresta, Carmel of Reno, Catholic radio, gift cards, Kresta in the Afternoon, St. Martha, WDEO on July 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Would you like to hear Heidi’s talk on “Kresta in the Afternoon” from the feast of St. Martha? Just click on this link! St. Martha of Bethany has always held a special fascination for me — especially since I came across this beautiful image created by the Carmelite Sisters of Reno, who make some of [...]
Miracle Monday: Choosing Patience
Posted in Adoption on July 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I realize that Monday has now come and gone, but when I read Jennifer’s post today at “Conversion Diary” I just had to put a link to it here. The very fact that she — a mother with several young children — decided to open her home to a child in need of a family [...]
Summer Fun: Today at “Mommy Monsters”
Posted in parenting, tagged Ann Arbor, Hands-On Museum, Mommy Monsters on July 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Some days, when the whining threatens to break the sound barrier and the dog has been tackled so often she is trying to hide under the couch . . . It’s time to get out of the house! Today we went to the Hands-On Museum. Wish you could have joined us! It didn’t start well. [...]
Wee Cook Wednesday: Ten-Minute Chili
Posted in Wee Cook Wednesday, tagged chili beans, Dei Fratelli, Morning Star, quick chili, quick dinners, quick suppers, veggie crumbles, Wee Cook Wednesday on July 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
If this is vegetarian, sign me up! (Seriously.) Even my carnivore husband was happy! You’ll need . . . 1 medium onion, chopped 2 Tbls olive oil 1 package (12 oz) Morning Star crumbles (or other soy crumbles) 1 can (28 oz) Dei Fratelli Seasoned Diced Tomatoes (has celery, onions, garlic, etc.) 1 can (16 oz) [...]
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