The Servant

The greatest among you must be your servant.
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled;
but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Taken from today's gospel reading (Matthew 23:1-12) this passage reminds me to spend more of my time being a servant to others. It's so easy for me to get caught up in an attitude of selfishness, wishing that someone else would clean that toilet for a change. Or think that maybe I don't need to do that load of laundry right now. And, really, I just did the dishes. Do I have to do them again already?

However, if my deep desire is to become closer to God then I need to find a way to change my heart and become more like Christ. I need to do all I do as if I'm doing it for God. I know it's not easy. But by reading scripture, studying, praying, and receiving the Sacraments it will become more attainable. Christ would not have asked this of me if it were impossible.

Post-Surgery

Our son is at home and is doing well! His surgery seems to have been pretty successful, but we'll find out for sure once the cast is off and he starts moving around.

Today was a pretty rough day for the little guy. Unfortunately, the pain medication made him very sick. So now we are down to regular Tylenol, eeks. Please pray for a speedy recovery. Thanks!

Outside my window...My son is out with the dog. It's sunny but so nice and cool today.

I am thinking...about my husband's illness and my son's upcoming surgery.

I am thankful for...family and friends, but most of all the family who are friends.

From the kitchen...roast beef with mashed potatoes and green beans for dinner.

I am wearing...a purple t-shirt with denim capris.

I am creating...a cleaner house for guests this week.

I am going...to do lots of laundry today. Yipee!

I am reading...Mary of Nazareth by Federico Suarez.

I am hoping...that textbooks arrive today. I'd really like to get some planning done.

I am hearing...HGTV.

Around the house...the dog is laying around and my son is playing guitar hero.

One of my favorite things...hugs!

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...First Aid training class, my son's surgery, and my sister is coming to visit and help with my son at the end of the week.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...My two sisters and me when we were camping. I'm on the right.

Need a Rosary?

Try learning to make them through Our Lady's Rosary Makers or just let me know and I'll make you one at my cost. I only make wire rosaries for now, but soon I'll be learning the knotted ones as well.

Check this site for how to say your rosary!

For Today

From A Simple Woman's Daybook carnival.

Outside my window...It's a little cooler after today's rain. The breeze feels great.

I am thinking...about the weather at camp. I hope they are having cool temps.

I am thankful for...the closeness of my family.

From the kitchen...three cheese garlic chicken with garlic bread for dinner.

I am wearing...a t-shirt and denim capris.

I am creating...I just finished this rosary.

I am going...to take a walk with my husband later this evening.

I am reading...Mary of Nazareth by Federico Suarez.

I am hoping...my son is having a good time at camp. I miss him so much.

I am hearing...EWTN.

Around the house...the puppy is playing with her squeaky ball.

One of my favorite things...reading blogs.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...go to daily mass, and pick up my son from camp on Friday. Not much planned, really. It would be nice to get some books in the mail.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...
My son last year in Kentucky. It was a fun trip for us all. Miss you, Christi!

Summer Camp

I picked up my son today. He's finally done with all the summer visitation. Yippee!

Now I just have to send him off to summer camp on Sunday. Unfortunately, he'll be gone for six days. I'm sure he'll have a blast, but boy are we gonna miss him. I've spent a lot of time today starting to pack for him. Tomorrow we'll finish it off. FYI: The picture on the left is one from camp two years ago.

Kolbe It Is

This year we will be using Kolbe Academy for our eighth grade son. I am excited to get started, though there will be a bit of a setback. Our son is having surgery to straighten his leg on August 14th. Thus, our start date will depend on his recovery. Please pray for him!