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5 KETCHUP Bottles and SOUR COFFEEMATE

I've been known to have strange dreams. Most people have. Last night involved continually finding random bottles of ketchup in the fridge. Then it was the Husband telling me how sour the Coffeemate was. My list is growing. Apparently my dreams are letting me know that it is time to clean out the refrigerator. FUN (not)

Summer Fun ...

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The word of the day ... BALANCE

Today's homily by one of our priests (Fr. Bass) was so MEANINGFUL. It really spoke to me about the way I have been feeling lately. He talked about people who are on the go ALL THE TIME. For so many families today, that includes many. We want to include God and prayer in our days, but we occupy our time with so much, that finding that balance is so hard. There are also those who spend so much time in prayer that living out their faith is next to impossible. It's all about finding that balance . For me it has been one of the most difficult things that I struggle with ... especially these last few years. I'm always feeling guilty about something ... not spending enough time with individual children, not listening enough, not doing enough of what I think I should be doing. Stretched , mentally exhausted , spread thin , overwhelmed ... great words to describe how I feel most days. I love moments that I feel enlightened. Lately though, I must admit to having that exp...

I think this child is related to me ...

Shhhhhhh ... don't tell anyone!