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stef — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:02:18 +0000

Thankful.

stef — Thu, 22 May 2008 05:10:40 +0000

For a pro-life daughter. Who thinks. With her BRAIN. And yes, with her heart. But always with Christ’s will dead-center and in focus. Or at least trying her best.

May Jesus be her Guide, always. May Mama Mary keep her protected at all times, not only from those who may prey on her innocence and her trust, but from her own moments of weakness. May she never lose confidence in Christ her Savior. May she always find strength from the examples and prayers of St. Philomena and St. Catherine of Siena and St. Maria Goretti.

Lord, thank You for a child who teaches me more than I teach her. Who humbles me more than words can say. Who makes me want to become a better example and a better mother. Thank You for her faith and for Your Graces manifested in her.

Break My Heart for What Breaks Yours

stef — Wed, 14 May 2008 04:16:56 +0000

Just a little note. To remind myself of what a wonderful, loving daughter I have. A conversation we had tonight (one of many thousands) just showed me again what an awesome human being she is. She’s so giving, and so generous, so selfless. I can’t remember being this kind or thoughtful or self-sacrificing when I was her age (17). It’s incredible how much she blesses me with her faith, her endurance, her loyalty. Without going into details… tonight we were speaking about an upcoming event, and she told me about several sacrifices she’s willing to make for the sake of people she cares deeply about. I stared at her in disbelief as I realized that what she’s about to do will probably break her heart, just a bit too much for me. But then again I’m the selfish mom who doesn’t want her princess’ heart broken.

So she has her selfish moments too. And her cranky and unkind moments. But tonight her faith and selflessness just shone. (Add to that that she played and sang Hosanna (Hillsong) to us as we all snuggled in bed waiting for Yena so we could pray the Rosary.) I am in tears just thinking of how she has grown as a person and as a child of God the past 5 years. What a gift!!!

(I am off now to pray for her vocation. Because lucky is the convent who will one day have her. Or, okay, lucky is the man who will take her as his bride. She is one special young woman.)

Funny daughter

stef — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:24:28 +0000

So this morning, dd-16 hurried over to my laptop because she wanted to show me something. The laptop was on standby and she had to wait for the prompt to come up. She sees my newest desktop wallpaper, courtesy of Phatmass.com — this one — and she goes:

“I love your new wallpaper, Mom!”

and then follows it with

“I wonder how Mama Mary keeps her veil on.”

Muaha. Yah. Me too. When were hair pins invented?

Oh, and while you’re here, say a prayer for her please. She’s getting ready for consecration on the Feast of the Assumption (March 25) — the day after her 17th birthday. Already there are people and events and all kinds of things distracting her from this goal. But she wants to get there, and I know every bit of prayer will help.