John and Bobbi shared that early in the pregnancy when they came to France for Hallel's vows and we made a pilgrimage to Lourdes - "We bought an icon of St Jude there. We had a strong feeling that he would be Jude!"
A blanket made by a dear friend, Paula, who has made 18 blankets... one for each of our grandchildren. Thank you so much! The kids all look forward to their "Paula Blanket" … They quickly become the favorite!
I just had the joy of spending time with quite a few of my siblings and their spouses while visiting by parents! This statue of St Jude is a gift from Dan's wife, Angela, and she spent a fun time visiting with my parents and I. How we laughed and rejoiced together at the beauty of John and Bobbi's wedding last June... the grooms' dinner the night before on the farm in the shop with the little ones playing together, including her grandchildren, the Corpus Christi Mass for their wedding, the reception with the fun dance and Bobbi's sharing her story of waiting 10 years for John, and the breakfast the following morning on the farm.
She said that she has shared with many the JOY that we shared that weekend! It fills me with such happiness to have her remind me of the Lord's hand on us after all that John had been through in those 10 years - talk about impossible case!
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The frosting on the cake with my visit with Angela while my brother worked on my parents' stove, which decided to stop working... thanks Dan... we then launched into the trip to France for Hallel's "destination wedding"/her final vows in Saint Pierre, France! Yes, two of my brothers and a sister-in-law along with 19 of our family were there for her! "I promise unto death." echoes in our hearts, minds and souls! To have those in my family to share these most powerful moments for our family is such a gift and delight!
How about this memory that came up today from 6 years ago!?! This is what I wrote under the picture 6 years ago...
More cutenesss from David ..."You are wearing a uniform, so you are a soldier. Your rosary hurt me - it is a weapon. You have on armor and your cape makes you look like a super hero!" All true, David!
Our craziness of going to Texas to pick up Maria and her 3 kids and drive to Kansas City to pick up Hallel for her first home visit in 3 1/2 years! It also is a reminder that we drove home into a huge snow storm, which is to happen in a few days once again! We are heartsick about the snow coming as we had it a year ago, too, and we had so many problems with our baby calves as a result... many sick and lost a fair number, too! So many prayers and pleading with the Lord to keep is less than predicted!
Hallel meeting Patrick for the first time... he was 6 months old and another miracle/impossible cases! Hallel asked David if she knew who she was..."No, but you look just like my mother." LOVE!
Hallel describes her life as prayer and dishes... Therese at 5 helping her Godmother with dishes in her blue apron! It has been so wonderful to watch the little ones share in her life! They are so lucky to have their Aunt living out her life as a Bride of Christ!
Therese at 11 with her beautiful stitching gift for her Godmother, Aunt Hallel! LOVE! Her own design of the Victorious Lamb of The Community of the Lamb!
Saying "Hi" to Jesus in the chapel 6 years ago on our stopover to pick up Hallel and bring her for her home visit!
Oh my, I have been missing my Hector's growing up in Washington. He is now 4 weeks old... 2 weeks ahead of Jude and 3 weeks behind George! LOVE this!
The Gospel today is the best!! The first reading from Daniel is also amazing and when Susan/Hallel would ask me who she was named after in the Bible... I would send her to the story of Susanna. Certainly a early saint in going to her death rather than commit a sin to save herself! The Lord then heard her pleas for help and saved her!
St John today gives us this in His Gospel; John 8
Jesus spoke to them again, saying,
"I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness,
but will have the light of life."
How this sang to me after reading the 23rd Psalm from mass today!
He guides me in right paths
for his name's sake.
Even though I walk in the dark valley
I fear no evil; for you are at my side
With your rod and your staff
that give me courage.
R. Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are at my side.
The entire Psalm is pure music and Truth... give it all to our Good Shepherd and Trust! He will lead the way down the narrow path and into LIGHT eternal!
So sweet is big brother, Patrick now 6 years old with his new baby brother, Hector! So beautiful is a growing family - open to life and raising LIGHTS for the world of darkness!
Two year old Evie is in love with her baby brother, and seems to be a natural big sister with love and not jealousy!
Now with big brother, Romeo, who is 4... their ginger is so sweet!
Jesus, I am happy to be home on the farm with hubby and the farm family. We are on our knees asking that the storm may be less than is predicted for the baby calves to stay healthy. So many memories of our gathering in the storm 6 years ago... How we rejoice in all those times of Faith/family/Farm which fill us with the wonder at your LIGHT which shines forth in our hearts! You are the LIGHT of the world and we walk in the True LIGHT and have no fear. Jesus, we trust in you. Amen
The sweet precious labor of love in her cross-stitch square on her baby brother's blanket - she and mom make together! LOVE this so much! Therese, you did an amazing job at capturing your beautiful family! Bless-bless, Grandma Barb
Adorable girl with beautiful brother... LIfe is a gift in picture form!
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