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When you thought I wasn't Looking

WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my

first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately

wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a

stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind

to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make my

favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little

things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a

prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always

talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make a

meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I

learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you take care

of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have

to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw how you

handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't

feel good, and I learned that I would have to be

responsible when I grow up..

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears come

from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things

hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw that you

cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking I learned most of

life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and

productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I looked at you and

wanted to say, 'Thanks for all the things I saw when

you thought I wasn't looking'


Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, friend)

influences the life of a child.

How will you touch the life of someone today?

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Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Leave the rest to God. Even when he doesnt seem to fix all things,

consider he may be trying to perfect what could be more solid virtue in us by giving us chances to do what only hardship can do: wield perfection as much as possible here on earth.

Review-- Seton Art 7 for Young Catholics

In this book you go through J.James Tissot's paintings of The Life of Christ, for 35 chapters. The artwork is amazing and the explanation of each stage of Jesus'life in detail. We used it as an Art appreciation study this year. It was awesome as we went through Lent. It kept us truly focused on Lent. I would highly recommend this book to homeschoolers who are focusing on the Trinity during this year.

Review--Faith and Life: Credo I Believe

This is is such an awesome religion Catechism. I post a review every year on it. It teaches Scripture and religion in depth for children to learn. It is uses the Ignatian method of teaching our Catholic Faith. It has many projects, reports, and resources included in this series. Throughout the this series you learn about scripture in depth through the Trinity--God, the Father, God, the Son, God, The Holy Spirit.

What would Mary do?

I so agree with Sarah Reinhard's article on this week's newsweek, but I would like to add in my two cents. For those of you know me, I can never keep my mouth quiet(something I am working on). Sometimes I wonder if this is in God's best interests. Father Michael reminded me this through his sermon yesterday on Divine Mercy Sunday. That we as Christians need to stop keeping silent and evangelize among nations. We need to be God's Christian soldiers doing His Will. This was God's Divine plan for his people, to come in the fullness of His Light.

As I read these two articles my first thought is why are they picking on Our Blessed Mother and the Catholic Church. We are not the only church this stuff is happening. Then I am brought to the Divine Cross. Good Friday was not too long ago. The Divine Cross our Savior was mocked, tormented and beaten, made fun of, spit on, for our sins. I realized that we will always be the crux of the Media and Society. We stand for all the values that God wanted us to express to this society that has lost its morals and character.

Both Women and Men are a integral part of the Catholic Church. I don't understand why people today still think women should be priests. It is in the Bible how Jesus wanted His disciples, who were men, to be Blessed with Evangelizing among nations. Our Sacred Tradition is based upon all these values.

The question says What would Mary would do? Our Blessed Mother would pray for everyone. She is a strong women who values prayer. She doesn't say much in scripture. You know through her life she was strong woman because of her prayer. She was able to watch her only Son, who was the Messiah die. We all should listen to her and pray and pray to her Son. Only through praying to Jesus, will the road ahead be light and have no burdens. Her Yes changed the world. Maybe that is why still today people are in awe of her.

God Bless!

Praising Him Joyfully,
Noelle

Happy Birthday, Luke!!!

Happy Birthday to my 11 year old son today!!! We love you so much!! Here is a Birthday Cake for you.