All This And Heaven: Mimi

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Sunday, April 19, 2020

Easter Visit to Mimi

The kids got to point that they didn't care if we were on lock down or not. Goobers, Sugar, Possible, Princess and Bagel wanted to celebrate Easter. They got fun baskets and delivered to all of our St. Louis extended family.

I love the picture that Tim shared. No one was in anyone else's space, social distancing at its best! I love all the family in this picture. Maybe next year we can hold a huge family party!

Monday, December 23, 2019

Surprise Mimi and Go to Mass with Her

Bear, Sugar and Goobers wanted give Mimi a great gift. The decided to go to morning Mass and KeeKee and Em joined in the fun. It meant so much to Mimi. Another Mass goer friend of Mimi's knew how special this would be for her. She got up and snapped a picture. It meant the world to Mimi.

Thursday, November 28, 2019

Thanksgiving Brunch

The day started when I was texted this picture. My heart sore. My Bear was captured in a photo at early morning Mass by the mother of another seminarian.

Then the day got better when Goobers got into town.

We knew that Pooker would be spending Thanksgiving with JavaJava's family and Bear was sticking around in OKC.

We invited my mom and brother over to start the holiday.

The breakfast food was delicious and then we also celebrated Aunt Michelle's Birthday!

Happy Birthday and Happy Thanksgiving.

Friday, October 18, 2019

Cousin Lunch

My mom has gotten into the routine of visiting with her cousins every 6 months or so. They will drive in from out of town to visit with each. I love this so much! This is my mom's dad side of the family. He was from a big family and I can relate to that. We met at Hendel's Market. It was a grocery store many years back and it now operated as a restaurant. The it was a market it was owned my one of mimi's family members. They lived on the second floor and ran the market from below. My cousin, Pat (aka ReeRee) went with Mimi and I. We all had a blast.

Sunday, July 14, 2019

Mimi Birthday Celebration

We were all excited to celebrate Mimi's big birthday.

The fun thing about this is that the the cousins get to spend some time together.

The Twins and Jo-Fish's daughter Madi act like triplets. They decided to put on a show.

This was a great way to celebrate! Happy birthday MIMI! Stay young!

Sunday, June 16, 2019

Happy Birthday Bagel

Happy Birthday Bagel. She wanted to down play things as so many family members are missing. Pooker and JavaJava are working in Houston, Goobers is home working as well, Bear is off at a month long retreat, Sugar has left to go to North Dakota to babysit and dad is at a trade show. WE wanted things to still feel like a celebration so we called Mimi and Miss Brenda to join us for lunch.

We all had fun and enjoyed our lunch. No singing and no real pictures per her request, but happy 15th b-day my precious Bagel!

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Go Blues

The Blues are doing great and will be competing for the Stanley cup. How does one dress for that? Well I know that we can do our nails in Blue and Gold to cheer on our team.

I love Mimi and Mads both let me get them ready for the next week of games. Go Blues!

Friday, May 31, 2019

Mimi Is Cheering On Jumba

Jumba has a local game. Uncle Jo-Fish brought Mimi to the game because he knew it was close to her house and that she would enjoy seeing a game. We all had fun watching Jumba play and Dad help coach.

Go Jumba!

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Rehearsal Dinner at Nanny and Gramps's Home

Nanny and Gramps went out of their way to decorate their home to host this big rehearsal dinner. Pooker and JavaJava were so excited to have both of their families, finally together. The house looked beautiful. I can't locate any pictures of Nanny and Gramps or of Mr. and Mrs. Martinez, who came to help with the rehearsal. They had been at J and my wedding so many years before, and now they were here to take care of our daughter. So kind and gracious. I only wish I thought to take more pictures.

Nanny and Gramps went out of their way to give the kids a beautiful night. The food was provided by JavaJava's family, they also brought beers from the Six Brothers Brewery to serve the crowd. I love that Nanny and gramps saw to it that the Beer cake was for JavaJava and the Texas Flag was for Pooker. So creative and so fun.

J and I welcomed everyone and toasted the couple. This was a fun night. I only wish it could have lasted much longer. Most of the sisters we're there except one of JavaJava's sister was going into labor and JavaJava's dad was unable to travel.

The talking, laughing, remembering lasted for a long time and it could have gone on for even more.

We all had so much fun. Great family time and we all looked forward to more time together with both families celebrating this young couple.

OK, maybe it is time to call it a night. We do have a big day ahead of us in the morning. Night y'all!

What will I see here?

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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.