A Mother's Day Prayer

"Dear Lord, today I turn to you to give you thanks for my mother. With your own gift of life, she bore me in her womb and gave me life. She tenderly, patiently cared for me and taught me to walk and talk. She read to me and made me laugh. No one delighted in my successes more; no one could comfort me better in my failures. I am so grateful for how she mothered me and mentored me, and even disciplined me.

Please bless her, Lord, and comfort her. Help her loving heart to continue to love and give of herself to others. Strengthen her when she is down and give her hope when she is discouraged.

Most of all, Lord, on this Mother's Day, give my mother the graces she most needs and desires today. I ask you this, in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior forever and ever"

Mother's Day 2008

This is a family photo post-in honor of Mother's Day, four cousins' First Communions, and two cousins Confirmations. It has been a very busy sacramental month for our clan.

Happy Mother's Day Grandma C. Grandma with Becky and Danny.

Gracie and Aunt Mary

Grandma and Gracie.

Luke and Grandma

Our four First Communicants, Gabby, Elizabeth, Mark, and Vinny.

Danny and Karrissa are our Confirmands.

Here is Mommy and eight of the ten kids that celebrated with us today. (Matt and Pat had to work.)
This looks like trouble. Mark and Vinny
Uncle Gerry having baby time with Kimberly.

Kimberly received a new pony for her birthday. She is thrilled with it. (I forgot that we celebrated some birthdays today also.)
Amy also seems to enjoy the pony. (Sorry Amy, I had to post this.)
Grandma and some grandkids that love her very much.

Happy Mother's Day!!!

I hope every mother has as wonderful a Mother's Day as I did.