Seeking a Miracle
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Tuesday, March 15, 2011
I teared up reading this one, and resolved to pray as well.
Two-year-old Joseph Whalin, the youngest of seven in a Catholic family, has recently been diagnosed with advanced cancer. From his bed, the toddler has had visions of angels and a visions of what his family believes to be Blessed Teresa of Calcutta.
So they are praying for her intercession for a miracle for their little boy.
Read the whole story here, and join in the prayers if you find yourself so moved.
Blessed Health
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Faith on Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Two years ago right now, newborn Blaise was in the hospital with RSV and I was struggling, big-time.
Having a sick child is never fun. Having an eight-pound infant hospitalized for a week and a half while you’re dealing with postpartum hormones is awful. It was supposed to be our babymoon, but I spent ten nights of it catching snatches of sleep in between comforting a newborn who couldn’t understand... READ MORE
Childhood Memories on Film
Posted by Lynn Wehner in Family on Monday, December 27, 2010
We gave a special gift to my dad this Christmas.
After years of talking about it and trying to find a projector that could handle the project, we had all of our old 8mm movies transferred to DVD format.
Sitting with my own family, watching the voiceless images of my childhood — set to music of the time by my sister and her husband — it was impossible not to be nostalgic. As I narrated the “who’s... READ MORE
Much Ado About the Flu
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Last year, in the midst of the swine flu frenzy we talked about flu shots and faith.
This year, though there seems to be less of a general panic about getting everyone vaccinated against this year’s flu virus, the shots are still on my mind. I was happy to get myself and all of the kids vaccinated at a local drug store last week.
According to Flu.gov, this year’s flu vaccine “protects against an... READ MORE
Strep-tastic
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Friday, August 20, 2010
“I feel like I’ve been whining for two days straight,” I whined to my husband last night as we went to bed.
“You have,” he responded matter-of-factly.
I do have an excuse. I’m sick. Or to give you a better idea of what I’ve been like to live with lately, I should probably say, “I’m siiiiiiiiick ...”
I don’t get sick often. I am sure my family is grateful for this.
This particular illness comes with... READ MORE
Surviving Cancer and Blogging Moms
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Thursday, April 29, 2010
This week on the podcast (click here to listen or click on the player above), Danielle chats with Elizabeth and me about the topic of being a cancer survivor. Elizabeth today commemorates the 20th anniversary of her diagnosis with a stirring reflection on the experience and how it impacted her spiritually. Our conversation relates to dealing with the stress of illness, how it impacts upon your family,... READ MORE
Putting Them First
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Sometimes I just have to trust that God knows better than I do.
After I posted yesterday about what a busy and fun week we have going on, I was awakened at 3am today by a little guy whose body felt suspiciously warm to me. I didn’t bother to take his temperature in the dark, but in the morning it was registering 103°. Not freakishly high, but enough to scare me, especially since Camilla very rarely... READ MORE
Tick Talk
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Wednesday, April 07, 2010
The ticks are back.
I’ve picked a few off of the kids so far this season, and already I feel myself itching all over.
I have always considered ticks a nuisance. A pretty gross one at that. Living so close to the woods like we do, we see quite a number of them each year. Really, though, I always thought of them as just a nuisance.
But this past January, my 6-year-old Gabrielle was diagnosed with Lyme disease.... READ MORE
St. Francis Prayer for Sickies
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Friday, March 26, 2010
All that talk about stomach viruses yesterday made me remember this prayer I wrote while in the throes of a stomach bug a few years back.
I thought I’d share it with you all here:
St. Francis Prayer (stomach virus version)
Lord,
Make me an instrument of Your healing love;
Where there is vomit let me bring Lysol;
Where there are boogers, Kleenex;
Where there is fever, Tylenol;
Where there is boredom,... READ MORE
5 Ways to Survive a Stomach Virus
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Thursday, March 25, 2010
I got a Facebook message from a mom of 5 the other day:
“How many of your kids have ever hand vomiting at the same time? I’ve got 3/5, a fourth with a bucket. The 5 month old is the only one not puking. Do you have any tips besides double-wrapping the beds if possible?”
The answer to the first question is something like six kids at once, I think. And when I say “at once” I mean at once. As in, all... READ MORE
