Mother's Day Gift
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Family on Friday, May 11, 2012
This lovely drawing of St. Gianna Molla is not the picture I wanted to accompany this post.
For that photo you have to click past “the jump,” for reasons that will become clear.
I don’t know the artist, David Myers, from Adam.
An act of kindness he performed for a young man he met on a school visit touched me so greatly I have to share it.
I’ll let Dave himself tell the story, which somehow turned... READ MORE
What Moms Really Want
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Monday, May 07, 2012
This morning, I had what has become a semi-regular May occurrence in my life: an interview about “what moms really want for Mother’s day”.
In preparing to celebrate this weekend with my Mother-in-law here locally, I’m reminded now more than ever that the gift of “presence” is so precious, especially as our own moms get older. But my research for today’s interview also reminded me that “absence” can... READ MORE
Blessing for Moms
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Sunday, May 08, 2011
Hope your day is filled with your favorite things!
Let’s all join in prayers of thanksgiving for the gift of our mothers and our motherhood today:
Father in heaven,
grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you conferred on me.
Let me realize that not even the angels have been blessed with such a privilege —to share in your creative miracle and bring new saints to heaven.
Make me a good mother to my children after the example of Mary,
the mother of your Son.
Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary,
I ask your continued blessings on my family.
Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven.
Amen.
In Advance of Mother's Day
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Homemaking on Thursday, May 05, 2011
Remember The Mom Song, sung to the tune of the William Tell Overture?
Same artist, same theme—entirely different musical genre.
A Song for Mom
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Many thanks to reader Laura, who sent me a link to this delightful video. Entitled “A Biologist’s Mother’s Day Song,” it’s a catchy tune and a science lesson combined. I hope you enjoy it!
(I should mention that if you’re going to be showing it to young children, you should know that it mentions eggs and sperm - in a dry, scientific manner, of course.)
Blessings for Mom
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Sunday, May 09, 2010
If you’d like to use the comments to give your mom a shout-out today ... please do!
Let’s all join in prayers of thanksgiving for the gift of our mothers and our motherhood today:
Father in heaven,
grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you conferred on me.
Let me realize that not even the angels have been blessed with such a privilege —to share in your creative miracle and bring new saints to heaven.
Make me a good mother to my children after the example of Mary,
the mother of your Son.
Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary,
I ask your continued blessings on my family.
Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven.
Amen.
Sharing the Day With Hoops and Yo Yo
Posted by Danielle Bean in Just me on Friday, May 07, 2010
It just wouldn’t be Mother’s Day if I didn’t link to my all-time favorite e-card from Hoops & Yoyo:
Click a flower on the left to hear what kids think they say. Click the flower on the right to hear what moms actually hear.
Then laugh at the reality of it all. And have a Happy Mother’s Day.
Our Moms' Special Day
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Thursday, May 06, 2010
Since becoming a mother, I tend to think of Mother’s Day as “my” day.
I’m not proud to admit it, but I’ve lost sight of the fact that it’s my mom’s day, too. Not that I’ve completely forgotten to acknowledge it. I’ve just failed to put extra effort into making my own mother’s Mother’s Day something special.
I think of myself as being “in the trenches” of motherhood, while my mom - whose sixth and... READ MORE
Mother's Day and Mom's Night Out
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Thursday, May 06, 2010
This week, Sarah Reinhard joins Arwen and me for a true mom podcast (click here to listen or click on the player above). Reflecting upon Danielle’s recent post, we share a discussion about our Mother’s Day traditions and expectations, including having a lack of traditions. What do you want for Mother’s day? Do you have any Mother’s Day traditions? Does your husband take charge on that day or do... READ MORE
What Do You Want for Mother's Day?
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Monday, May 03, 2010
In anticipation of Mother’s Day (next Sunday, May 9), here’s the thread where I get to link to one of my favorite Mother’s Day cartoons. But it’s also the one you get to participate in and then sent the link to your husband and kids.
Last year, we had a great discussion about the disappointment many moms feel on Mother’s Day and other special occasions.
This year, let’s start talking early and hopefully avoid some of those disappointments ... What do you long for from your family on Mother’s Day? What do you expect?
