I received the most wonderful package in the mail today! It was from my prayer buddy and special friend, Joy Beyond the Cross! She sent me a devotional book called Chosen and Cherished, Biblical Wisdom for your Marriage, a couple of Infant of Prague prayer cards, a Holy Family prayer card from her wedding and a beautiful Rosary made by her own two hands and blessed by St. Benedict XVI himself. I will post a picture as soon as I figure out how to download photos into my new computer. JBTC was become such a cherished friend and I am so thankful God has brought us together. I look forward to her e-mails and comments on my posts. I also love to read her posts and feel the faith of her and her hubby. I have been truly blessed by connecting with JBTC!!!!
I needed something to liven me up today and Joy's gift was just the ticket! It is CD 1 today and all it did was rain, rain, rain. Tonight and tomorrow they are calling for snow and temp's in the low 40's. Yuck. Last week it was in the 70's!
I had my physical today and the doc passed me. Besides my allergies and endo I am basically healthy so I expected no less. I go on the 20th to my gyn and I'll break the news to her that I won't be transferring to the fertility specialist she recommends. My doc will be happy for us, though, because her only child was adopted.
Tomorrow I go for my fingerprints. Then all of our "top priority" details will be done. I am almost done with my self-study but E hasn't even started his yet. He has no idea the writer's cramps he is about to endure....
My brother surprised me last Friday with a gift. It certainly was not what I expected but it is very cool none the less. He's been working in Texas and I thought for sure it would be a cowboy hat or some boots....something Texas like that. Instead, it is a 1953 Willy's Je.ep. Yes, an old army-style Je.ep. I already drive a Liberty and my brother teases me about my girl Je.ep. He has said for years I needed a cool 4x4. Well, now I've got one! It needs some work but the body and the interior are both good. I want to put a roll-cage on it and a bikini top. It'll probably need some new tires, too and the engine needs some work. It will be a brother-sister project. I'll watch and he'll do all the work. Hey, every project needs a supervisor! The timing is perfect because we can't take a little one on a motorcycle. My new toy is a two-seater. Daddy can ride the bike and mommy and child can take the Willy! Can you tell I'm excited??
Not much happening here, otherwise. I'm keeping all of you in my prayers! I had enough time waiting for the doctor this morning to be able to pray a rosary for all my blogger girls! Have a blessed evening!
Long overdue final update (such a good one)!
3 months ago
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Hmm...we had rain and glum all day too...and a little snow for tomorrow as well. Ugh! I did enjoy that 70's weather and so did our cat! He just loves open windows.
JBTC is a good friend. I'm getting to know her myself.
That is so awesome that you are almost done with the homestudy stuff. I remember that writer's cramps too..we felt like an open book as well. Sounds like your agency is going to advocate for you more than ours did. I'm so disappointed in our agency...it's sad. Anyways..hopeful that it goes better for you!
Oh M, I am so glad the package got to you in one piece! I like to make those twine cord knotted rosaries, so if you or possibly your friend Karen want some for Haiti, just let me know, I could make up a bunch. I have some blue and white twine and also some red and white.
Yeah, for passing your physical! Boy, you guys are flying through this administrative stuff for the adoption at record speed...I think this is truly evidence of God's hand guiding you and opening up lots of doors. Have a good night and God Bless!
I have to tell you, M, that my hubby was so impressed by your rosary! Being a Navy man he is so into knots. He really was impressed. I would love to learn how to make them, myself! Karen has decided not to go to Haiti this year. They are going to Africa instead. There are 2 children they support in Africa and they are going to try to bring them here. That's a story for another time but Karen is a very inspiring woman!
You will love Chosen and Cherished! I have it and it is a wonderful book. I hope you enjoy it!
Hey M, there is a online site that shows you how to make them (probably others as well, but this is the one that comes to mind). I didn't learn it that way, someone showed me in person, but they are basically the same types - the ones I make and the ones on the website. Given that E was in the armed forces, he will appreciate the name of the website - Rosary Army! I am not kidding. They even make rosaries in cammo color. The only difference in their rosaries is that sometimes put a plastic or silver crucifix on the rosary, whereas I do the crosses out of the same knot technique as the rest of the decades. I would love to show you how to make them - we will definitely have to get together now! Have you ever been to WI Dells? I love it there. Maybe you could take the boat across and we could meet there and go camping. It is probably 1 - 2 hours from the Lake and then it is about a 4 hour drive for us - which isn't bad. Just a thought!
Here is that website:
Home page:
www.rosaryarmy.com
Instructions - including printable ones:
http://www.rosaryarmy.com/?page_id=8
Oh sorry M, I totally forgot to say I was sorry it was CD1 for you. Here's a cyber (((hug))))! :)
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