tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post3030517244174703965..comments2024-02-02T05:53:59.845-05:00Comments on Praying for Grace: Life trumps blog DaybookBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-45362969440728824572014-11-21T21:10:49.190-05:002014-11-21T21:10:49.190-05:00I know all about Life Trumps Blog right now; in my...I know all about Life Trumps Blog right now; in my case it's School Trumps Blog.<br />Prayers for your health. I'm glad your primary has your back! Hope you get a new endocrinologist soon and start to untangle the mess there.<br />My cousin gave me this side dish recipe. It's really good. An odd combo to think about, but tastes very good: http://sfomomfridge.blogspot.com/2011/04/winter-sunshine-salad.htmlBarb Szyszkiewiczhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00329184613713551475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-57129596446527682702014-11-19T17:35:00.189-05:002014-11-19T17:35:00.189-05:00Oh, yeah and on faith...I'm trying to figure o...Oh, yeah and on faith...I'm trying to figure out the families that end up keeping their faith, like all the kids, what did they do that they grew up and kept their faith? I'm thinking it's the rosary. Praying the rosary. My dad's family, he had 9 brothers and sisters and they all kept their Catholic faith, they prayed the rosary every day as a family...then they did not carry that onto their own families and I can count on one hand, out of 60 some cousins that remained Catholic...go to Mass every Sunday and I can count on 2 fingers the number that actually get it, you know that it is Jesus and go to Confession and actually embrace the faith. Yep, my sister and I. (my sister belongs to the SSPX ) We did not pray the rosary growing up. My dad tried to get us to pray during lent, but only succeeded a couple times. <br /><br />Anyway...working hard on praying every day with the kiddos....Just wanted to share it with you...Geesh, I should write a blog post or something, huh?Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-286711310215851102014-11-19T17:31:01.866-05:002014-11-19T17:31:01.866-05:00Noah's photos are amazing!! Loved them all!!
...Noah's photos are amazing!! Loved them all!!<br /><br />Gosh, I hope you figure out what's going on with you. I'm so sorry for all the pain you have to endure. It does not go unrewarded. I told the kids we had at our home last week, (or has it been almost 2 weeks ago?) that a good friend in Ohio was offering her chronic pain up for all of them. We got some oohs and ahhhs...they were very grateful. Really, those kids are amazing and so are you. <br /><br />My idea for stockings for bigger boys (and I have not read the comments, so sorry if this is a repeat) is consumables...like gift cards for coffee or groceries, or movies...fun stuff, they can buy themselves...<br /><br />Stockings are spendy, even keeping it light, it's still a lot...St Nicholas day, we just keep it to Candy Santa's only...maybe candy coins...and then we bake a St Nicholas cake!<br /><br />Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-56795980137085556182014-11-15T22:16:00.338-05:002014-11-15T22:16:00.338-05:00How about car Rosaries for the older ones. Hope yo...How about car Rosaries for the older ones. Hope your health issues improve soon.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04700899211059646501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-13942621088511776342014-11-13T22:06:56.467-05:002014-11-13T22:06:56.467-05:00Noah's photos are gorgeous!
I'm glad to he...Noah's photos are gorgeous!<br />I'm glad to hear your PCP is more sensible, and I hope and pray you get some answers and an effective treatment plan soon. You certainly deserve a house keeping assistant. Seven dresses is really something! Kimberleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14980588863109281657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-79646806539566358462014-11-13T08:32:22.995-05:002014-11-13T08:32:22.995-05:001. Noah's pictures are really beautiful!
2. D...1. Noah's pictures are really beautiful!<br /><br />2. Due to the expense of filling them, we have smallish homemade stockings, not the large store-boughten ones, and we only fill them with edibles. :-)<br /><br />3. Davey wanted to hire me a cleaning lady as a gift once, but I considered it admitting defeat. That was in my much younger days, though, and I'd be all for it now. ;-)<br /><br />4. I'm sorry you're feeling so poorly, and I hope you get into that doctor soon, too.<br /><br />5. Love the quote!Jennie C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14027736832723636538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-90105876690755804722014-11-12T20:46:11.788-05:002014-11-12T20:46:11.788-05:00Hugs and prayers, Barbara! I'm sure you get so...Hugs and prayers, Barbara! I'm sure you get so much more done in one day in your poor health than I get done in a month! I'm praying you find answers soon.Jennifer Gregory Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03677077951743177153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-648332316222977172014-11-12T15:51:16.654-05:002014-11-12T15:51:16.654-05:00I have a question...what did you do for your sons ...I have a question...what did you do for your sons during advent? This son gone to college is a whole new thing for me! Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03030030108671604522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-86705679461769968042014-11-12T13:37:32.397-05:002014-11-12T13:37:32.397-05:00Those pictures are amazing!
You got that right.....Those pictures are amazing! <br />You got that right...stocking stuffers for 5 kids adds up fast. Looking for ideas also.<br /><br />Thinking of you...hope you feel better soon!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03030030108671604522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-26980210640197018102014-11-12T10:25:34.557-05:002014-11-12T10:25:34.557-05:00Oh Barbara! My heart goes out to you and the pain ...Oh Barbara! My heart goes out to you and the pain you are enduring. I do pray that some of what you found with your adrenals is a start in putting the pieces together, so you can find a plan of healing and recovery!<br /><br />In the meantime, do not feel one bit of guilt about getting some extra help around the house. It's not forever; just for now. I am reading Lisa Hendey's "Grace of Yes" right now, and in chapter 3 on the Grace of Creativity, she talks about giving ourselves generously to our work, which you do beautifully, I think. One of the aspects of this, though, is to be able to graciously accept help when it is offered. It can be hard, especially if you like being self-sufficient, but maybe think of it as a lifeline God is throwing you ...<br /><br />Lastly, I think I have seen some gift idea lists on Pinterest lately. Maybe a search for "stocking stuffers for teen boys or men" will give you some ideas? I can still get away with chocolate coins :-)<br /><br />Love, prayers and hugs!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530114345117741249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-82671318830487733922014-11-12T09:03:45.740-05:002014-11-12T09:03:45.740-05:00I have a prayer journal, but I've never used i...I have a prayer journal, but I've never used it for those saintly quotes. Good idea! <br /><br />Thank you for your prayers. Much appreciated!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-43549561932939490162014-11-12T09:01:43.168-05:002014-11-12T09:01:43.168-05:00I do my potatoes the night before and reheat in th...I do my potatoes the night before and reheat in the crockpot, but cooking for 18 makes it hard to do a lot of reheating. That's why I was looking for a cold dish, but I'll keep the Brussel sprouts in mind. Do they reheat well?<br /><br />I don't know what's up with blogger. I tried to leave a comment today on your blog and the browser window shut and the comment was gone. Urg.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-23275257909098818832014-11-12T08:59:03.007-05:002014-11-12T08:59:03.007-05:00Excwllent quote! You know, I always thought of ha...Excwllent quote! You know, I always thought of having a beautiful, leather journal where I can put all those amazing saint quotes in. Have you ever done that?<br /><br />Prayers continue for your health.<br /><br />Thanksgiving dinner. My dishes are usually the same each year as well. I have used an easy asparagus recipe before. I like it very much. It's in my recipes on my blog if you are interested.<br /><br />I have those same school day moments as well ;)<br /><br />Beautiful photos! Have a good week!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651016998027244516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-43127283899689959742014-11-12T08:07:26.836-05:002014-11-12T08:07:26.836-05:00Nice photos! Thank you, Noah!
I know what you mea...Nice photos! Thank you, Noah!<br /><br />I know what you mean about the stockings. Same problem here! Things you can buy at Costco in multi-packs help: ornaments, little flashlights, movie tickets. They get expensive!<br /><br />We do roasted brussels sprouts with carmelized onions and garlic and, sometimes, bacon. I'll probably make my sausage/mushroom dressing this week and freeze it. In fact, you can make and freeze something different every day and have Thanksgiving be turkey and reheating! :-)<br /><br />Get a housekeeper! A once-a-month deep clean will make you feel so much better! Don't do it because some of us may (in my case, may NOT), but you need it right now. Maybe, hopefully, not forever, but until you get this adrenal thing figured out.<br /><br />Now, I'm going to copy my comment before I hit publish so it doesn't get lost! I even replied on my own blog and it got lost even though I was logged in to Google. :-(<br /><br />Hugs!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072984925282936743noreply@blogger.com