All This And Heaven: July 2018

Saturday, July 28, 2018

More Travel Time

These guys were so much fun to travel with for a few days. Jumba visited J at the trade show one afternoon near closing. Heading home with this crowd though beautiful scenery was a blast.

Friday, July 27, 2018

Visiting/Meeting a Blog Friend

Years ago I met a family through blogging. I was trying to distract myself from the fear of having the high risk pregnancy of the twins and I was connected to a family blog that was asking for prayers through their own family blog. In praying for each other, both of our families "knew" each other. JamieJo is a beautiful writer and I love her family, through her writing and after today through meeting them. Check out her beautiful family at her blog, Lord, Make Me A Saint. I know you will love them like I do.

I felt so honored that you spent your day with us, especially on such short notice. You all are more beautiful in person. You we so welcoming. I only wish I could have met the rest of the crowd. I first met you through a prayer request years ago through our blogs. We have prayed for each other’s ups and downs for 6 years. I think that is a taste of the communion of saints. We left your home so full of joy and love. It was wonderful meeting you in person. Love you my dear friend. Thank you so much for today!!!!

JamieJo said this,

"SO, this happened today!! I finally got to meet the lovely Neen and her beautiful twin girls! It was definately not enough time, we could have talked forever! It felt exactly like I knew it would, like being with an old friend, only even better. SO wonderful to look into her beautiful blue eyes and cry and laugh and just be together! I feel so happy and blessed she would include me in her Minnesota trip! I love you Need!"

God is so good!

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Saying Hi to HIM - Cathedral of Saint Paul

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Visiting The Mall of America

J had business in Minnesota . A few of us decided to travel with him. People Watching can be very interesting at the Mall of America. We visited years ago with just Pooker and now we are here with Jumba and the twins. So many people out for an adventure like we are. God bless and protect each one of them and thank you for sharing your laughter and giggles with us today.

Monday, July 23, 2018

Waving Good Bye to Goober and Art Hill

We enjoyed a relaxing morning with Goobers until we had to take her to the train station to send her back to Texas.

Hearts were breaking in this picture as we waved goodbye.

We decided to distract ourselves by driving through Forest Park. It was a pleasant evening and we chased lightening bugs. This was new to the twins.

St. Louis has been crazy our first few weeks back, but it is a good place.

St. Louis, the patron saint of our great city, please Pray For US!

What will I see here?

Take a peek into our life as a big family in Houston, TX. Welcome to the electronic journal for the Texas T family. This blog was created to share some moments of our life with you. Often having 11 children (including twins), homeschooling, and being incredibly active in our Catholic faith we are asked “How do you do it?” We invite you to look around, sign up as a follower, and peek into the answer to that question. Remember we are not a perfect family; but I won't post the bad stuff.

Thanks for visiting, Neen

The Nicene Creed

We believe (I believe) in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, and born of the Father before all ages. (God of God) light of light, true God of true God. Begotten not made, consubstantial to the Father, by whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven. And was incarnate of the Holy Ghost and of the Virgin Mary and was made man; was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, suffered and was buried; and the third day rose again according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of the Father, and shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, of whose Kingdom there shall be no end. And (I believe) in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life, who proceeds from the Father (and the Son), who together with the Father and the Son is to be adored and glorified, who spoke by the Prophets. And one holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. We confess (I confess) one baptism for the remission of sins. And we look for (I look for) the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help ~ Pray For Us!

Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God and Mother of the Church you are also our Mother of Perpetual Help. With hearts full of love for you we consecrate ourselves to your Immaculate Heart so that we may be your devoted children. Obtain for us true sorrow for our sins and fidelity to the promises of our Baptism. We consecrate our minds and hearts to you that we always do the Will of our heavenly Father. We consecrate our lives to you that we may love God better and live not for ourselves but for Christ, your Son and that we may see Him and serve Him in others. By this humble act of consecration dear Mother of Perpetual Help we pledge to model our lives on you, the perfect Christian. So that, consecrated to you in life and in death we may belong to your Divine Son for all eternity. Amen

St. Joseph ~ Pray For Us!

NINE-DAYS NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH (Note: This prayer was found in the 50th year of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Sometime during the 16th century, it was sent by the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going into battle. It is said that whoever shall read this prayer or take it with them, shall never die a sudden death or be drowned, nor shall poison take effect on them; neither shall they fall into the hands of the enemy, or shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle.) Say this prayer for nine days for anything you may desire. Then let go and let God. Trust that whatever is the outcome of your novena is truly what is best for you in accordance with the will of God.) O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. O Saint Joseph, assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. O Saint Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. Amen O Saint Joseph, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions. O Saint Joseph, pray for me. (Mention your intention)

St. Bernard of Clairvaux

St. Bernard of Clairvaux wrote to a couple that had a miscarriage. In response to their question, “What is going to happen to my child? The child didn’t get baptized,” St. Bernard said, “Your faith spoke for this child. Baptism for this child was only delayed by time. Your faith suffices. The waters of your womb — were they not the waters of life for this child? Look at your tears. Are they not like the waters of baptism? Do not fear this. God’s ability to love is greater than our fears. Surrender everything to God.”

St. Jude ~ Pray For Us!

(Novena say this for 9 days) Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of difficult cases, of things almost despaired of, Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Intercede with God for me that He bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly - (make your request here)- and that I may praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, O Blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor granted me by God and to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you.

St. Anthony of Padua ~ Pray For Us!

Holy Saint Anthony, gentle and powerful in your help, your love for God and charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were always ready to request for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle. Even so, you are the Saint of miracles. Gentle and loving Saint Anthony, whose heart is ever full of human sympathy, take my petition to the Infant Savior for whom you have such a great love, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen.