Last Sunday after we got home from the evening service the boys and I were going through our bedtime routine. Usually I have to ask Nicholas for a hug before he climbs the ladder to his bunk but this evening was quite unusual. He was just about to start the climb when he said, "Oh, yeah, Mom I forgot." He walked toward me and gave me a hug as he eloquently said, "I love you Mom. And you looked beautiful at church tonight."
No strings attached. No, "Oh, by the way, could I . . . "
Just pure love. I'll take it!
I love you too, Nicholas!
Since my time has wrinkled I hope to catch that infinity by chasing thoughts that have strayed too far from home. By bagging them via photos, words, and notations I hope to be able to locate all ideas, thoughts, and prayers needing a home here in the beyond.
Fix your Thoughts
Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:8-9
Philippians 4:8-9
Books
- A Circle of Quiet by Madeleine L'Engle
- Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis
- Confessions by St. Augustine
- Home Education: Training and educating children under nine Charlotte M. Mason
- The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux
- Walking on Water by Madeleine L'Engle
The Adventure
- MONDAY Story of the World
- Mapmaking
- TUESDAY Science
- French
- WEDNESDAY Story of the World
- Write a Letter
- THURSDAY Science
- Copywork
- FRIDAY French
- Nature Walk
Was Sagen Sie Denn?
Who Am I?
- motherculture
- I am wife to a fantastic trombonist/teacher who is father to our two beautiful living sons and four babies in heaven,(our little girl is Rauha and the boys are awaiting their naming.) I play French Horn and teach children, teens, and adults how to play and interpret music. We are educating our sons at home and I plan to use this blog to help organize and document some of what we accomplish. I love to prepare and drink Yeti coffee (!), read, watch a good drama, and go walking and hiking as I struggle to grow in love for God and His creation through my Roman Catholic faith.
Narrations by Nicholas
The nightingale takes wing
her secret song to sing.
Come follow me this night
my grave will give you light.
awake the midnight song
the truth will come along.
from Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery
her secret song to sing.
Come follow me this night
my grave will give you light.
awake the midnight song
the truth will come along.
from Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery
What are we doing today?
Monday Math
Music
Mass
Memorize
Mapmaking
Que faisons-nous le mardi?
Tuesday Tales
Science
Transcription
Narration
French
Was machen Wir heute?
Wednesday Walk
Write a Letter
Book of Centuries
Art Game
Que faisons-nous le jeudi?
Thursday Thinking (Critical)
Science
Copywork
Soccer Drills
Que faisons-nous le vendredi?
Friday Field Trip
French
Nature Walk
Music
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that any one who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother! To thee I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
2 comments:
Oh, that's so sweet!
Don't you just love those no stings attached comments from their little mouths? It seems like a rare occasion around here, either they say it then want something, or I have to tell them what to say. Agh!
God bless your family! Plungers and all!
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