We did a photo shoot of little Gus in the baptismal outfit that his grandfather and father had worn... he also wore the bracelet that my sister Cheryl had made for him for his baptism... His grandma in Pennsylvania wanted to see specifically the hat on him, and after many attempts... we finally got it on him properly and then with some milk from momma and the natural light on the chaise lounge in their living room... it was a beautiful sight to behold! He looked to be the epitome of peaceful and was just that. How I need to find that place with work today at the nursing home and then the franticness of getting out of here to work a 3 day retreat!
Not only work the retreat, but direct it with my husband! It will be our first time doing this... we were to direct the summer that John got his cancer, and realized that we would not be able to do it at that time. Now we are back at it with all the other issues in our lives continuing to pull at us. The weather is being very much a challange for Pat with so much rain and cool weather... he had hoped to have the hay cut and ready to bale when we get back, but that is now impossible. 
Peace awakes with the dawn of Life and all that is part of the ups and downs. The new family is doing well, but realizing that a little one is so much on a constant basis. So much to keep him fed and clean and safe and try to understand what he is trying to tell them with his cries for closeness and feeding... Nancy is doing so well with the feeding part, and prays that the "anxieties" may be managed as she discovers her "way" to calm and confident motherhood.
Is there such a thing as calm and confident motherhood? YES!
Jesus, life comes with so many things that get inside our heads and give us stress and anxiety... may we learn to leave it at your feet and realize that you are in control. "Let the Lord , your God, show us what way we should take and what we should do." Jer 42:3 Let us put our hands and heart, our soul,the deep recesses of our being wherein dwell those beliefs and thoughts that govern our actions, so that he may guide us in the ways of the Gospel." see http://www.magnificat.com/ Jesus, Mary, Joseph - show us the way to model your holy family and to find the LIFE and TRUTH that comes into the world through you! Jesus, we trust in you. Amen and Halleluia!
Bless-bless, Barb the humble and fervent"To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
I trust you, let me not be disappointed;
do not let my enemies triumph.
Those who hope in you shall not be disappointed
Lord, make me know your ways.
Lord, teach me your paths.
Make me walk in your truth, and teach me:
for your are God my savior.
In you I hope all day long
because of your goodness, O Lord.
Remember your mercy, Lord,
and the love you have shown from of old.
Do not remember the sins of my youth.
In your love remember me,"
Psalm 25:1-7
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