He that raises a large family does, indeed, while he lives to observe them, stand a broader mark for sorrow; but then he stands a broader mark for pleasure too.Benjamin Franklin
Her Majesty, Old Woman the First, by the Grace of God, Queen of the Shoe and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of A Broader Mark, Defender of the Faith, Upholder of Silliness
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Here you will find the fragmented thoughts and meandering musings of an easily distracted "Old Woman in the Shoe" type. I've been married to my husband, Old Man, for 23 years and we have eight children - Chelsea 21, Ethan 19, Lily 15, Tess 10, Henry 8, Gus 6, Mamie 4, and Clara 3. As of July 2009, we also have a sweet 24 year old son-in-law, Chris. Besides spending time with my family, I enjoy reading, writing, learning more about my Catholic faith, homeschooling my kiddos, singing, walking, camping, chatting with my friends and thinking about all sorts of things.
I am from camping gear and Keds sneakers, from Dr. Seuss books and Fisher Price toys. I’m from the cluttered, noisy house where no one knocked and everyone was welcome. I am from red mud, blackjack trees and roses sneakily plucked from the neighbor’s flower bed. I am from music and laughter, from David and Lenora - the M’s and the T’s. I’m from being left to fend for myself too soon, and deep unconditional love. From being an example to my little sisters and learning to “make friends with horror”. I’m from a place of little formal religion, but where kindness, goodness, forgiveness and love were practiced on a regular basis. I’m from Oklahoma, from plum jelly made from the fruit of our own tree, and “burned bean crud” - the dish my dad created when my mom was out of town one weekend. From Robert Service poetry recited by my father around the campfire, Sunday drives to old cemeteries, and the Christmas Eve gatherings at Memaw's and Grandaddy’s house where my grandfather always sang along when we played My Cup Runneth Over on the old player piano. I am from photos, newspaper clippings, construction paper creations, scribbled love notes, announcements and cassette tape recordings of my sisters and me singing our own songs and the songs others have written, stored haphazardly and occasionally uncovered at my parents’ house or my own, then passed around as a reminder of how quickly time moves along and how beautiful and precious life is.
Prayer to our Lady of leche for another child
Lovely Lady of La Leche, most loving Mother of the Child Jesus, and my mother, listen to my humble prayer. Your motherly heart knows my every wish, my every need. To you only, his spotless Virgin Mother, has your Divine Son given to understand the sentiments which fill my soul. Yours was the sacred privilege of being the Mother of the Savior. Intercede with him now, my loving mother, that, in accordance with his will, I may become the mother of other children of our heavenly Father. This I ask, O Lady of La Leche, in the name of your Divine Son, My Lord and Redeemer. Amen
Only For Today
Decalogue for Daily Living 1. Only for today, I will seek to live the livelong day positively without wishing to solve the problems of my life all at once. 2. Only for today, I will take the greatest care of my appearance: I will dress modestly; I will not raise my voice; I will be courteous in my behavior; I will not criticize anyone; I will not claim to improve or to discipline anyone except myself. 3. Only for today, I will be happy in the certainty that I was created to be happy, not only in the other world but also in this one. 4. Only for today, I will adapt to circumstances, without requiring all circumstances to be adapted to my own wishes. 5. Only for today, I will devote ten minutes of my time to some good reading, remembering that just as food is necessary to the life of the body, so good reading is necessary to the life of the soul. 6. Only for today, I will do one good deed and not tell anyone about it. 7. Only for today, I will do at least one thing I do not like doing; and it my feelings are hurt, I will make sure no one notices. 8. Only for today, I will make a plan for myself: I may not follow it to the letter, but I will make it. And I will be on guard against two evils: hastiness and indecision. 9. Only for today, I will firmly believe, despite appearances, that the good Providence of God cares for me as no one else who exists in this world. 10. Only for today, I will have no fears. In particular, I will not be afraid to enjoy what is beautiful and to believe in goodness. Indeed, for twelve hours I can certainly do what might cause me consternation were I to believe I had to do it all my life. Bl. Pope John XXIII
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