Fiori Principessa
caring, sweet, humble, generous, big sissy, slave to Jesus through Mary, reliable, trustworthy, beautiful, self-less, athletic, crafty, JOYfilled, Mary’s flower, Jesus’s Princess…
No Flower More Fair
Rose will be 16 on March 29. Dad and I asked her what she would like to do for her birthday. She asked to have her annual bday retreat with me. I assured her that we would go on retreat and that we wanted to give her a special treat this year. I came up with elaborate ideas, all of which, she rejected. She asked to have friends come over for the day. She was thrilled when dad and I told her she could have them spend the night. We’ve opted out of sleepovers for the children. This seemed like the perfect opportunity for a first for Rose, sweet fun.
We decided to have Rose’s party prior to her birthday and Lent. We wanted her and her friends to go all out. It would be a “Fat-Tuesday Weekend.”
We attended first Saturday Mass and Sodality/Little Flowers. Then we loaded the girls up in the two getaway vehicles.
The Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or the The Congregation of the Children of Mary, has for its object to assemble its members at the feet of the Mother of God, to dedicate them in a very special manner to the veneration and service of the Blessed Virgin, and to place them under her particular patronage and protection both in life and at the hour of death.
A person truly devout to Mary will be enrolled in her Sodality; will celebrate her feasts very piously; will wear her scapular and medal; will venerate her images and visit her shrines; will love to read books on her life and virtues, and will endeavor throughout the year, but especially in May, to imitate her example. Certainly, a girl, a woman, cannot be said to have a true devotion to the Mother of God unless she honors and invokes her by frequent and fervent prayers. ~ Father Lasance, Catholic Girl’s Guide
The girls had a blessed time together. They had wholesome girl fun together, outdoors, without any technology. It was refreshing to witness 10 girls, ages 15-18, enjoying each other’s company – being in the world but far removed from being of the world. We gave thanks to God for blessing Rose with beautiful friends, inside & out.
Your innocence guard with the utmost care—
Once lost, there is nought that loss can repair.
How sweet the fragrance it sheds around—
No flower more fair on earth can be found.~ Father Lasance, Catholic Girl’s Guide
True friends seek to promote the good and happiness of each other. ~ Father Lasance, Catholic Girl’s Guide
What friendship out to be, for it ought to be pure and true, like gold and precious stones. ~ Father Lasance, Catholic Girl’s Guide
Pax Christi,
Make A Wish!
Sweetie turned 5 the day after Papi turned 3. They both opted out of our birthday tradition, to have a date with mom and dad. They wanted to continue their yearly pool party. We have scaled back tremendously over the years – trying to simplify.
Papi and Sweetie hardly got out of the water. Although, Papi is the only toddler I saw get out to use the restroom. I lost count after the 4th visit to the bathroom. I couldn’t believe it, this from a boy who makes his mark on the carpet in our home.
Sweetie swam till her eyes were burning. She didn’t even care to open her presents (at the pool).
They both opened their presents at home. They were delighted with their new treasures. Sweetie received a lovely costume jewelry necklace that she was so pleased with. However, she did not know where she was going to “put it.” Sparkles immediately offered, “you can put in my jewelry box. You can have it. It’s your present.” My heart leaped. Sparkles ability to be detached and give at anytime always proves to be a great witness to us all.
I give thanks for our children (GFG) and each day You grant us. I pray that all of our GFG walk in Your light and be filled with Your JOY.
Full Of Thanks!!!
Today, August 24 was a joyous celebration. Papi turned 3. We have much to be thankful for.
Unfortunately, we kept the celebration low key. Papi and sweetie, once again, opted out of our birthday tradition.
The littles (we believe) have a mild case of salmonella due to a bad batch of eggs.
We visited the zoo on Monday.
Tomorrow we will celebrate Papi’s baptismal anniversary, Sweetie’s 5th birthday and our wedding anniversary. I’m a bit overwhelmed but full of thanks!
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Thank you Heavenly Father for the all the JOYs that you have brought to us through Papi. We give thanks for Your abundant love – to bring us to our knees, to draw us closer to You. We thank you for giving us the graces to persever and trust in Your providence. Your mercy has overflowed unto us and we pray to follow You always.
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