It’s awfully hard to believe, but John is celebrating his seventeenth birthday today. Where did the years go? I am so proud of the young man he has become, and for the supreme blessing of being his mom. I vividly remember the moment I first laid eyes on him. And now, I often glimpse him… Read More
Mother was inspired by Parker Kennedy’s tinsel Christmas tree workshop and came to Atlanta with ALL the fixings to have our very own girls craft day! We set up at my kitchen table – I laid out my crafting oil cloth and Mother had the rest. She brought beautiful blue and white cachepots, ornaments, tinsel,… Read More
For the first time in forever, and for a variety of reasons, we hosted Thanksgiving this year! Eleven of us gathered all day long, eating, puzzling, napping, watching football, playing football, dancing, cooking and cleaning. We started with Thanksgiving Punch, served in my grandma’s punch bowl, and also had hot apple cider. John works at… Read More
It has been fifteen years since the Thanksgiving morning when I delivered my stillborn son, Matthew. He was the tiniest baby I’d ever seen, and also the most perfect. I treasure the few hours I had to hold him, and used every second of that time to memorize his face, hold his little hand in… Read More
Sometimes I cannot believe how fast the days pass us by. In the blink of an eye, my precious little one that used to run around in john johns playing with Thomas the Train is a junior in high school. I had the great honor of hosting the picture party and have been SO excited… Read More
After John’s confirmation mass, we filled our home with guests that love John, and we broke bread over a menu of John’s favorites. I had hoped to have the party outside in the courtyard under the twinkle lights, but it rained all day. My parents and my bestie worked tirelessly to help pick up tables… Read More
Last October we had the great honor and joy of celebrating John’s sacrament of confirmation. The Catholic Church views confirmation as a sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ. It confers the gifts of the Holy Spirit upon the recipient. John prepared for confirmation for three years, including prayer, studies and retreats. The seven gifts bestowed upon… Read More