March 19th, 2008

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Hip-Hip Hooray!

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

Stage 1 of Spring Cleaning 2008 agenda has been accomplished!!!!!!!!!!! After five days (a few hours each day and one big push today), the whole attic is neatly organized into categories along the eaves with giant spaces by the dormers and a wide aisle down the center. I made a little spot for some previously started projects for me to work on and another area where I’ve gather our “memorabilia” containers…two areas that need worked upon. I’ve personally got five containers too many full of life history stuff. I really think I’m going to scan much of it and then trash it. Electronic bits and bytes take up a whole lot less space than 35 gallon plastic containers.

So after I start dinner, I think I’ve still got energy to maybe tackle the hallway on this level and begin Stage 2 of Spring Cleaning 2008. I’m dreading the work that needs to be accomplished in our office/guest room…blah! But the attic accomplishment made me feel good and I know having the office clean & organized will also do us good.

Papal Visit

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

As most everyone knows by now, the Holy Father is visiting the USA in April. I found a great website devoted to his visit. It has all sorts of information, including a blog.

Dave and I have not told too many people yet, but we were amazingly blessed and are both being allowed to attend the Yankees Stadium mass with the Pope. Dave’s parent’s asked if we would like to attend so they entered our names in their parish “pool” and we were chosen. Our own parish was not so fortunate as to be granted any tickets to the event so we really are blessed.

A Few Thoughts on Marriage

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

It is a rainy, dreary morning in New England. I’ve been catching up on my blog reading this morning. There are several blogs I really enjoy reading by women who stay home, mother’s of small & large families, homeschoolers, Catholic wives, and some who just have awesome hearts & minds.

I was reading on one site today about a woman whose husband left her with three young children after 12 years of marriage. Ack! My heart absolutely breaks for a marriage that ends. Dave & I entered marriage with the assumption that we would live the rest of this life out together. Assumption can make a person complacent. I must remember to pray daily for our marriage to always grow stronger, healthier and wiser. As it is already, after only 16 months of marriage, I can not imagine life without Dave by my side. God bonds two as one spiritually with the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, but I see now that over time God makes this incredible gift blossom so that each spouse literally cannot see themselves as whole anymore without the other.

I have some general prayers for Dave that I try to remember daily regarding his work, safety and happiness, but I must also remember to pray for our marriage. I prayed for God to grant me this wonderful husband, so it makes sense that I remember to pray for our marriage to become greater and greater everyday.

Thank you dear Heavenly Father for this miracle of Dave and an awesome marriage!