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3 Truths for My Children

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A loved child can change the world If my children could  remember only three things to take with them into their adult life, what would I want them to be? 1. I love you, believe in you. Let that love be your foundation and your springboard into life. 2.  God loves you,  just as you are. Relax in that…… Continue reading 3 Truths for My Children

7QT

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7 Quick Takes Friday at ConversionDiary.com An Introduction of a new life.     On  Wednesday, I became a  grandma for the second time to a grandson.  He looks exactly like his Scottish grandfather and father. The baby’s entry into the world was very fast, especially considering this was my daughters’ first baby.  Next time,  at…… Continue reading 7QT

Root Our Children in Love

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Ephesians 3:17: Be rooted and grounded in love If my children could  remember only three things to take with them into their adult life , what would I want them to be?   1.Trust that I love you and believe in you. Let that love be your foundation and your springboard into life. 2. God loves you,  just…… Continue reading Root Our Children in Love

You had 9 Kids!!!

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You would think having nine children would turn you into a frazzled wreck with a figure like the Pillsbury Dough-boy and a brain gone to mush. People look at me, their eyebrows shoot up, their mouths drop open and they sputter, ”YOU had 9 children?? This is because I am 5’ 1” and weigh 104 lbs. I…… Continue reading You had 9 Kids!!!

Who Needs a Teddy Bear When You’ve Got a Teddy Baby?

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There is something about a baby’s open, trusting gaze that literally draws love from us. A newborn can see clearly to about 8″, just far enough to focus intently on his mother’s face. It is almost as if the initiative to bond comes from the baby first, especially when I consider the fierce hand grip…… Continue reading Who Needs a Teddy Bear When You’ve Got a Teddy Baby?

Sunday Snippets

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It’s almost Sunday so it’s time to join with other Catholic bloggers at RAnn’s Place where we share our previous week’s posts. The two posts I have chosen are: DEC. 22/2012: ‘TIS A GIFT TO BE SIMPLE https://melaniejeanjuneau.wordpress.com/2012/12/22/dec-222012-tis-a-gift-to-be-simple/ and LIFE OR DEATH: A FOUR-YEAR OLD CHOOSES https://melaniejeanjuneau.wordpress.com/2012/12/19/life-or-death-a-four-year-old-chooses/