One of the many reasons we decided to stay in the area we are and buy a house was because of a really great network of friends we have. After Little Z was born we were overwhelmed, in a good way, love and support. Gifts and congratulations were abundant.
One of the things that helped the most is when one of our good friends coordinated meals for us. This was a real God sent because Mallu was really laid up due to the C-section and Crucian had his hands full trying to keep the house from becoming a disaster.
The web site she used was really cool
http://takethemameal.com/
It allows you to create a list of who is bringing what and when(this is also great so everyone doesn't bring the same type of casserole)
The website even emails you reminders.
We would really like to thank everyone who was so kind and generous. We are truly blessed!
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Sunday, August 15, 2010
A new Chapter
Well it has happened!
We just returned from dropping "U" off with the Minor Seminary that he will be living with for the next few years and, God Willing, eventually become a priest in their religious Order.
We drove up to the Catskill Mountains where the boys were staying at a retreat center. We were able to spend a full day visiting the National Shrine of North American Martyrs. We also visited the Nation Shrine of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha.
The day was AMAZING the mountain view was beautiful, gorgeous weather and we attended mass at the shrine. It was the feast day of Maximilian Kolbe and the father said in his homily that we must all seek out ways to sacrifice, even in little things. it made me think back to what a friend of our said in her blog(I'm paraphrasing) "how can we say that we love God with all of our heart if we are not willing to give him everything, even our own children." When Mallu and I talked about "U" going I mentioned the quote to her and she simply said "he was always God's to begin with; our kids don't belong to us."
After the shrine visits we followed the boys back to their retreat center where we meet a whole bunch of men from the major seminary. Seeing and talking with these faith filled men helped ease the heartache because I knew that my son was in good hands! The afternoon was spent relaxing with both of our boys playing in the pool with the minor seminarians.
Before dinner we joined all of the seminarians, minor and major, for Adoration and Vespers. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life! I was able to be in a room full of people that were truly in love with Jesus.
During Adoration I prayed to Jesus asked him to watch over my son. I asked Our Lady to care for him.
After Adoration was dinner and some nice social time. Mallu and I really enjoyed talking to many of the seminarians, it was a great time.
By morning I really did not have any sadness or anxiousness. I truly feel this is where God wants "U" to be right now.
We just returned from dropping "U" off with the Minor Seminary that he will be living with for the next few years and, God Willing, eventually become a priest in their religious Order.
We drove up to the Catskill Mountains where the boys were staying at a retreat center. We were able to spend a full day visiting the National Shrine of North American Martyrs. We also visited the Nation Shrine of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha.
The day was AMAZING the mountain view was beautiful, gorgeous weather and we attended mass at the shrine. It was the feast day of Maximilian Kolbe and the father said in his homily that we must all seek out ways to sacrifice, even in little things. it made me think back to what a friend of our said in her blog(I'm paraphrasing) "how can we say that we love God with all of our heart if we are not willing to give him everything, even our own children." When Mallu and I talked about "U" going I mentioned the quote to her and she simply said "he was always God's to begin with; our kids don't belong to us."
After the shrine visits we followed the boys back to their retreat center where we meet a whole bunch of men from the major seminary. Seeing and talking with these faith filled men helped ease the heartache because I knew that my son was in good hands! The afternoon was spent relaxing with both of our boys playing in the pool with the minor seminarians.
Before dinner we joined all of the seminarians, minor and major, for Adoration and Vespers. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life! I was able to be in a room full of people that were truly in love with Jesus.
During Adoration I prayed to Jesus asked him to watch over my son. I asked Our Lady to care for him.
After Adoration was dinner and some nice social time. Mallu and I really enjoyed talking to many of the seminarians, it was a great time.
By morning I really did not have any sadness or anxiousness. I truly feel this is where God wants "U" to be right now.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Need Encouragement
As I was saw pictures of myself from Thanksgiving weekend, I decided I had to start working out again and stay consistent. I used to meet my friend at the gym at 6:00 am 5 days a week, but she moved (miss you Dawn.) Shortly after that GMAC was born, and I haven't been consistent with my workouts at all.
Since our move to the new house, I got a gym membership, yet, finding the time to go seems to be difficult. So why don't I go, well here are my excuses...... I don't like to go the the gym when it's crowed. I love the classes they offer, but 5:30 in the morning is too cold, 7:30 at night we are usually busy. I have gone a few in the afternoons,but there's always laundry, school work, dinner prep ect...
I've stared to get up at 5 :15 in the morning and doing P-90, I do modify it a bit so I won't hurt my knees. I also plann on going to some of the classes at the gym. I need your help, please hold me accoutable, aske me about my workouts when you talk to me or e-mail me. Maybe we should add the comment option to the blog....
--Mullu Mom
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