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Re: Lucas Is a Harmonica Boy

Dan — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:49:25 -0000

Great job Lucas. Maybe you can teach me to play.

Re: Kevin: My Heart’s Desire

Bev — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:06:17 -0000

(posted from email with permission)

Hello Kevin,

I had not read your Heart's Desire! It was wonderful! Do you think Satan wants you to be in God's will? No, he wants you to be in his will, so that he can control you. He wants you to be more concerned about the things of the world than you are about what He wants. I am sure you know that, whenever we are pressing in and desiring to serve God, that is when satan can come against us full force. Just remember who wins, and it is not satan. You have the right desire and that is the beginning of growing in Holiness. Allowing the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us is the answer. We have no power without Him. Every day ask the Holy Spirit to fill your heart, attend Mass and receive the Eucharist whenever you can, go to Adoration, develop special prayer times and study the Word of God. I know you are already doing many of these things. I am certainly not the one to preach to anyone. I have my own struggles and I am constantly in need of encouragement and support and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Just pick one area that you want to improve in and then ask the Lord to help you. Just focus on one thing at a time, trusting that God is with you. He will never leave you or forsake you. I praise God for your wonderful grandmother, and the example that she set for you. I am so incredibly proud of you and your family. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta wrote a beautiful prayer that I want to memorize and say until it gets in my spirit:

LORD, open our eyes that we may SEE YOU in our brothers and sisters.

LORD, open our ears that we may HEAR the cries of the hungry, the cold, the frightened, the oppressed.

LORD, open our hearts that we may LOVE each other as You love us.

LORD, renew in us Your Spirit, make us FREE and make us ONE.

Amen

Tom and I were so honored to be the ones to sponsor you and Jo when you came into the church. Your whole family is very special to us.

Love, Bev

Re: Kevin’s Conversion Story

Bev — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:44:15 -0000

This is beautiful Kevin. Thanks so much for sharing so much of yourself.
Watched some of the youtubes and thoroughly enjoyed them also. I am so proud of you and Jo and all your wonderful family.
Love, Bev

Re: Lucas’ Famous Americans Project

Dan — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:00:40 -0000

Great job Lucas. I love my lizard that you made. Grandpa

Re: Parking Epidemic

Pennydcrumpton — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:04:47 -0000

Nice. I agree. People are inconsiderate these days. They throw out trash as if no one is looking, are rude in public and don't care about the environment they are polluting. What they don't realize is they are trashing the world that their grandkids and great grandkids have to live in. No respect nor responsiblity for their actions.

Re: Stone Church

Jo Hawke — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 06:50:19 -0000

Thanks for doing my homework for me, Freddie. :)

Re: Stone Church

Freddie Reynolds — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 03:42:55 -0000

Here is a link to the church -
http://www.stone-churches.com/...

Re: Too Pooped

Jo Hawke — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:26:15 -0000

Thanks. :) They sure were easy to get to bed that night.

Re: Too Pooped

Mardie — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:17:30 -0000

So sweet. They do look pretty tuckered out!

Re: Bypassing Scratch

Jo Hawke — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:18:40 -0000

So true, Mardie! It completely defeats my purpose when I over-structure everything. And we know what they say about good intentions... Thanks for the encouragement!

Re: Bypassing Scratch

Mardie — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:05:21 -0000

This is a struggle for me too. I can become obsessive in the beginning of the year, especially, wanting everything to be perfect. But, part of a perfect beginning is a teacher who has some balance in her life. Right? Good for you, Jo. One step at a time. (I'm on that journey with you.)

Re: Bypassing Scratch

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Re: A Journey of Faith

Jo Hawke — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 15:43:48 -0000

Thanks. I linked to this page in the post, but it may not have been as apparent as necessary.

Re: A Journey of Faith

Guest — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:44:15 -0000

About the Medal of Saint Benedict:
www.osb.org/gen/medal.html

Re: Exploring Brooklyn: Whitman’s Eagle & more

Jo Hawke — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:27:48 -0000

Definitely! I'd love to have more of those.

Re: Exploring Brooklyn: Whitman’s Eagle & more

Lee Ann Spillane — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:36:05 -0000

Love it. What a fantastic find that day must have been.

Re: Endings and Beginnings

Jo Hawke — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:06:31 -0000

He and his friends were all so excited about school! It was awesome, and it made us wonder what happens to them between then and when they get to me in high school...Too many of my students have had the joy of learning sucked right out of them.

Re: Endings and Beginnings

Beverly — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:36:29 -0000

How wonderful! It sounds like Atticus is ready for Kindergarten and has a great future ahead of him! I taught Kindergarten, too, and absolutely loved all the children.

Re: Endings and Beginnings

Jo Hawke — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:57:59 -0000

Sage advice. I can't imagine any of my kids driving. These times are when faith is tested..

Re: Endings and Beginnings

Danatickle — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:37:12 -0000

I used to teach Kindergarten. It is an even bigger step for the parents than for the children. My big beginning this summer was seeing my daughter begin to drive. That time came in the blink of an eye. Embrace every moment.

Re: Hymnal Symbol

Jo Hawke — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:40:37 -0000

There is definitely something to be said for atmosphere!

Did you know that before the late '60s all Catholic Masses were in Latin. Kevin and I went to a Latin Mass in New York last year, and it was beautiful...but a little frustrating at times because we're used to participating more.

Ever want to go back to Japan and take the family?? I think it would be awesome!

Re: Hymnal Symbol

Martha Carnahan Brach — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:06:40 -0000

I went to several church services in Japan while I lived there. I loved the ones in English. The ones in Japanese baffled me. I learned to know what give thanks was in Japanese and I could sometimes make out the words for Jesus or God. Otherwise I just sat there soaking in the atmosphere.

Re: Missing

Nholtsford — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 22:12:06 -0000

I, too, miss her so much!

Re: 178/365: Atticus Starts School

Jo Hawke — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:45:03 -0000

I posted this from my phone, since today was also moving day, and everything's everywhere, and the wifi's not installed (until tomorrow morning).

Let me know if there are any problems. :)

Re: Atticus’ Comic: The World of Yours

Bevt — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:52:11 -0000

I wonder where he gets all his talent from...this is great!