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July 18, 2007

Saints Anne & Joachim – A Novena for Life

July 18th 2007 Posted to Babies,Catholicism,Family,Life

Good parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
grandparents of our Savior, Jesus Christ,
When life seems barren,
help us to trust in God’s mercy.
When we are confused,
help us to find the way to God.
When we are lost in the desert,
lead us to those whom God has called us to love.
When our marriage seems lifeless,
show us the eternal youth of the Lord.
When we are selfish,
teach us to cling only to that which lasts.
When we are afraid,
help us to trust in God.
When we are ashamed,
remind us that we are God’s children.
When we sin,
lead us to do God’s will.
You who know God’s will for husband and wife,
help us to live chastely.
You who know God’s will for the family,
keep all families close to you.
You who suffered without children,
intercede for all infertile couples.
You who trusted in God’s will,
help us to respect God’s gift of fertility.
You who gave birth to the Blessed Mother,
inspire couples to be co-creators with God.
You who taught the Mother of God,
teach us to nurture children in holy instruction.
You whose hearts trusted in God, hear our prayers for … (mention your requests here).
Pray with us
for the ministry of Catholic family life.
Pray with us
for the ministry of Natural Family Planning.
Pray with us
for all who give their time,
talent and treasure to this good work.
Hail Mary… Our Father… Glory be…
God of our fathers, you gave Saints Anne and Joachim the privilege of being the parents of Mary, the mother of your incarnate Son. May their prayers help us to attain the salvation you have promised to your people.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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May 11, 2006

Crazy Week Update

May 11th 2006 Posted to Amy,Babies,Houses,Matt

I had my bloodwork on Tuesday afternoon without any major catastrophy. We met with the Mortgage Man, too, and that went well. Wednesday, my HSG went well & those results were good. I did find out that I have to have some further testing on my thyroid, though. Whoda thunk a skinny little nothin’ like me would have a thyroid issue? My surgery today was absolutely fine. I was asleep for the whole thing & I was told that I snored. (no surprises there!) I was in pain for a little while in the recovery room but they couldn’t find my dr to get him to sign off on my happy drugs. By the time they did find him, I wasn’t in pain anymore. Mostly I just can’t seem to get comfortable, but I have the happy drugs for if/when I do need them.
Matt’s leaving shortly to spend the night at his mom’s because he has to be in West Virginia ASAP tomorrow morning, so I’ll be on my own for probably about 24 hours. It should be an interesting adventure. Luckily, I have an excess of peanut butter toast supplies. And string cheese.

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May 7, 2006

Month of Insanity – Week 2

May 07th 2006 Posted to Amy,Babies,Houses,Matt

Lots of stuff going on this week… if you’re so inclined, we’d appreciate prayers that everything goes as planned.
Here is a brief summary:
Monday, 5:30pm – House inspection (Matt)
Tuesday afternoon – bloodwork (Amy)
Tuesday, 5:00pm – meeting with the mortgage man (Matt & Amy)
Wednesday afternoon – HSG (Amy)
Thursday, time TBA – foot surgery (Amy)
Saturday, 5ish – dinner with the Hirths (Matt & Amy)

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