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Friday, September 29, 2006

ANGELS ARE WONDERFUL HELPERS

Today we celebrate the archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. Check out some really nice articles here and here. Have a blessed day!

Honoring St. Michael, St. Gabriel, And St. Raphael

*SIGH* They Grow Up So Fast!!!

These Two Can BOTH Sit In The Laundry Basket!!!

Blue Scarf In Soft Boucle In Progress

Halloweenie Medium Preemie Hat/Booties

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

OCTOBER 6

October 6 is the first Friday of the month. It's a designated world wide day of prayer. Here are some Fatima prayers. If ever we needed prayer it's right now!

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

GEOGRAPHY MEME

I've been tagged by Esther at A Catholic Mom in Hawaii. If you want, consider yourself tagged too:D
1. A place you've visited and your favorite thing there.
I went to New York, NY in May of '84 and my favorite thing was the Metropolitan Museum. I could have spent hours in there. I went with a group of college students who were studying interior design. A fabulous experience! I want to go back someday for sure!
2. A country you'd like to visit and why.
I'd LOVE to go to Italy and visit the Pope. Italy is so full of wonderful history, great food, fun people who can appreciate a woman of my girth (bring on the pasta baby!), art, and what a romantic language! PLEASE!
3. A place from history you'd like to visit and why.
I love the idea of the antibellam south. Whenever I read a romance novel they always tended to be southern historican romance. I went to San Antonio with some girl friends shortly before I was married and the Riverwalk there is just SO ROMANTIC, I wanted my Norman to be there with me. I'll get him there yet! I think it's the idea of gracious living and being a pampered and appeciated lady, not of leisure, but of strong character and Christian conviction. Bring on the southern gentleman!! Plus, who does not love a southern accent ya'll! Hey, Paula Dean! What's cookin'?
4. A place you know a lot about.
I know a lot about Springfield, MO. At least it's the place I'm most familiar with.
5. A place you'd like to learn more about.
Tell me something about where YOU LIVE:D
6. A fictional place you'd like to visit.
The star ship Enterprise.

T Is For THANKSGIVING TURKEY!!!
I love THANKSGIVING! It's all about giving thanks with family, friends and lots of good and plentiful foods. We have turkey occasionally throughout the year, but a THANKSGIVING TURKEY is special. This guy sits in my windowsill above the sink and reminds me that we should make EVERY DAY a THANKSGIVING DAY:D

Pink Scarf For The Dulaan Project

More 6" Squares For Knit A River

What? I Can't Hear You!

What A Seat!!

Sunday, September 24, 2006


Twitterpated II Made With 6 x 6 Ribbing And RECYCLED Purse Strap

Cotton Floral Lining

Full Term Hat/Booties With Lavendar Rose Button Accents

Child's Wool Hat For The Dulaan Project

Saturday, September 23, 2006

SAINT PIO OF PIETRELCINA


8" SQUARES FOR GRANDMOTHER PURL

HAVE A GREAT DAY:D

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

A SQUARE OR TWO FOR GRANDMA


Here's the site with all the info about making 8" squares for an afghan for Crazy Aunt Purl's grandmother. It's just like one big loving community that gets together to do nice things for others. Reminds me of what MY grandma would tell stories of. People doing for others and living their faith. Making someone's day a little brighter and warmer:D

THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF SECULARISM

Bishop Doran speaks of them here. May we all see the Way, Truth and Life in Jesus Christ!!! Amen!

PREEMIES AND PUMPKINS

Tracy is just a super lady and makes the cutest things ever!! Check out her adorable felted pumpkins and read her post about The Preemie Project. It's hard not to be passionate about the little babies. It's one of the best charities out there. Caron Simply Soft is what I use most.
Also The Dulaan Project has it's goals for next year, one more item than this year which is a whopping 12,086!! It's in it's third year and has also grown by leaps and bounds. The due date for the items will be July 1, 2007. Here are some patterns that could be used. Those poor people are in dire need of anything to keep them warm. This is where my wool goes.
Of course the group that gets my cotton yarn is Cloths For Crisis. I have a cloth on the needles at all times and they are much appreciated by the recipients.
There's so much good that we all can do one stitch at a time. It's time well spent:D

Child's Simple Sweater Size 6
Pattern for this version here. Her newest version is here. It was interesting to knit from one sleeve to the other. I like knitting sweaters from the bottom up best though. It feels like I'm making more progress. I like the autumnal colors on this. I may cast on for another sweater soon for another sweet child:D

Monday, September 18, 2006


Still Working On Simple Sweater

6" x 6" Squares For Knit A River

It's Been About Ten Years In The Making, But I Think I'll Finish It Now:D

Sunday, September 17, 2006

THIS WHEEL IS A SQUEEKER

Here's a new web site called freedogthebountyhunter and here's a link to sign a petition going to the American and Mexican goverments to let them know where we stand. I've signed this petition and sent emails to the White House. If we want something done we've got to be the squeeky wheels. It's just outrageous that men who have done so much good to make where they live safer from criminals and drugs could be used this way. The Chapman's will have their say Tuesday on a special on A&E. If we don't back up the heros then we back up the criminals. That ain't happenin' here I can tell ya!

Our God is a God of justice. May He ever guide and protect us all and may we reflect Our Father in all we do with love and compassion. Amen!

Saturday, September 16, 2006


THIS AMERICAN CAT IS FOR THE "DOG"!!!

"DOG" RELEASED BUT NOT OUT OF THE WOODS

It's unbelievable that this modern day hero could be treated this way and we Americans could stand for it!!! I urge you to send an e-mail to the white house at (comments@whitehouse.gov) for some intervention and say some prayers that this travesty will be ended soon with "Dog", his son and friend's total release. Our American Heros are too precious to be used as political pawns! This American mother is watching!

Two Pink Scarves Ready To Go Here

Sideways Garter Stitch Scart
Using US 8 needles, CO 220. Knit until desired width. I did about 42 rows. I like this as there are so many possibilities for other yarns and you don't have to use a whole skein if you don't want. A real fun and fast knit:D

A Brother's Love!

Thursday, September 14, 2006

THIS SHOULDN'T HAPPEN TO THE "DOG"

Here is an article I found while reading this wonderful blog. Life can sure bring a lot of twists and turns. "Dog" has sure had his share and then some. I hope they straighten things out ASAP!!! This is just NOT RIGHT!!!

Whole Lotta Nappin' Goin' On;)

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

PROBLEM OF EVIL

Here are some insightful and comforting words that have been around for awhile now. Take comfort!

THE POPE AND SCIENCE

Here is a good article that explains some of the troubles we are having today with faith in general. Unfortunately the idea of science being the "way, truth and life" is too pervasive even in the Catholic Church. My Bible says that Jesus is the way, truth and life. Science is changing it's mind and is conflicting. Jesus is never changing, but the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. I'll put my trust in Jesus thank you very much!!!

LITANY OF THE HOLY NAME OF MARY

Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Son of Mary, hear us.
Son of Mary, graciously hear us.
Heavenly Father, of Whom Mary is the Daughter,
Have mercy on us.
Eternal Word, of Whom Mary is the Mother,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Spirit, of Whom Mary is the spouse,
Have mercy on us.
Divine Trinity, of Whom Mary is the Handmaid,
Have mercy on us.

Mary, Mother of the Living God, pray for us.
Mary, daughter of the Light Eternal, pray for us.
Mary, our light, etc.
Mary, our sister,
Mary, flower of Jesse,
Mary, issue of kings,
Mary, chief work of God,
Mary, the beloved of God,
Mary, Immaculate Virgin,
Mary, all fair,
Mary, light in darkness,
Mary, our sure rest,
Mary, house of God,
Mary, sanctuary of the Lord,
Mary, altar of the Divinity,
Mary, Virgin Mother,
Mary, embracing thy Infant God,
Mary, reposing with Eternal Wisdom,
Mary, ocean of bitterness,
Mary, Star of the Sea,
Mary, suffering with thine only Son,
Mary, pierced with a sword of sorrow,
Mary, torn with a cruel wound,
Mary, sorrowful even to death,
Mary, bereft of all consolation,
Mry, submissive to the law of God,
Mary, standing by the Cross of Jesus,
Mary, Our Lady,
Mary, Our Queen,
Mary, Queen of glory,
Mary, glory of the Church Triumphant,
Mary, Blessed Queen,
Mary, advocate of the Church Militant,
Mary, Queen of Mercy,
Mary, consoler of the Church Suffering,
Mary, exalted above the angels,
Mary, crowned with twelve stars,
Mary, fair as the moon,
Mary, bright as the sun,
Mary, distinguished above all,
Mary, seated at the right hand of Jesus,
Mary, our hope,
Mary, our sweetness,
Mary, glory of Jerusalem,
Mary, joy of Israel,
Mary, honor of our people,
Mary, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception,
Mary, Our Lady of the Assumption,
Mary, Our Lady of Loreto,
Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes,
Mary, Our Lady of Fatima,
Mary, Our Lady of Czestochowa,
Mary, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal,
Holy Virgin, visiting thy cousin Elizabeth,
Holy Virgin, blest land, whence sprung the Saviour,
Holy Virgin, holy gate, through which the King of Heaven alone may pass,
Holy Virgin, journeying to Bethlehem with thy spouse Joseph,
Holy Virgin, bringing into the world thy Divine Son,
Holy Virgin, Mother of thine own Creator,
Holy Virgin, laying God the Son in a manger,
Holy Virgin, visited by the shepherds,
Holy Virgin, saluted by the Magi,
Holy Virgin, presenting thy Son to be circumcized,
Holy Virgin, submitting to the law of purification,
Holy Virgin, offering thy dear Son in the temple,
Holy Virgin, flying into Egypt to save thy Child,
Holy Virgin, retuning into the land of Israel,
Holy Virgin, leading an obscure life at Nazareth,
Holy Virgin, keeping the feasts prescribed by the law,
Holy Virgin, afflicted at the loss of thy Child, when He was twelve years old,
Holy Virgin, sorrowfully seeking thy Child for three days,
Holy Virgin, honoring with thy presence the marriage feast of Cana,
Holy Virgin, graciouly representing to thy Son the want of wine,
Holy Virgin, obtaining Christ's first public miracle by thy intercession,
Holy Virgin, following thy Son in His ministrations,
Holy Virgin, sharing the sorrows of thy Son,
Holy Virgin, standing at the foot of the Cross,
Holy Virgin, confided by thy Son to John the Beloved Disciple,
Holy Virgin, pierced with a sword of sorrow,
Holy Virgin, filled with the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost,
Holy Virgin, assumed by thy Son into Heaven,
Holy Virgin, reigning in Heaven, our Queen,
Holy Virgin, called Blessed by all generations,

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.

V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let Us Pray
Protect, O Lord, Thy servants by Thy gracious and abundant help, and grant that our confidence in the protection of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, and our humble imitation of her holy life, may obtain for us security against all enemies and all dangers, through Our Lord Jesus Christ. R. Amen.

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Mary always points us to God, reminding us of God's infinite goodness. She helps us to open our hearts to God's ways, wherever those may lead us. Honored under the title "Qeeen of Peace," Mary encourages us to cooperate with Jesus in building a peace based on justice, a peace that respects the fundamental human rights (including religious rights) of all peoples.

Monday, September 11, 2006

THE PREEMIE PROJECT GETS A MENTION

The story is titled "Remembering 9/11: A Gesture For The Future".
Five years ago this morning my husband and I were home while our new stove was being installed. We had the television on the Today Show when the news broke. It was just a terrible nightmare that was being played out live on the television! How many tears and how many prayers were said because of those terrible events! My reaction was to knit. I knit MANY 7" x 9" squares for the Warm Up America project. I believe I made enough for a dozen afghans. It was something I could do to help. There are times when I can't take watching another news broadcast. Things are happening to people that are SO HORRIFIC and I just end up crying and feeling bad and I know this about myself, I HAVE TO make things better!! If I can't do anything about a situation then I just as soon not hear about it. It's very therapeutic to fast from the television news. But when I hear about some way I can help I WANT TO!!!
The Preemie Project has sure come a long way in a year's time. It was a little over a year ago that the first donation was made and now it has grown by leaps and bounds. Take a look at the pictures of the items donated! It's such a worthwhile cause and so easy to make up a little hat or bootie set. Even using up small leftover balls of soft yarn can be made into a much needed blanket. Even if it's only one tiny hat, that's one little head that needs help in keeping warm. Many of the very tiny babies can't regulate their own body temperatures. The gesture of a stranger wanting to do something for my babies meant a lot to me. So I do what I can to give back. It's a passion I have and I hope you consider doing something for The Preemie Project or really something nice for any number of charities we have in our great nation. There's much to be done, but it doesn't have to be done all at once, just one stitch and a prayer at a time:D
God bless you and God bless America!!!

WHAT?!!

Now who would have ever thought of THAT?! EWWWW!!!

S Is For Silly Small Sheep Sitting On Shelf, A Gift From Second Son Which Makes Me Smile:D

LITANY OF THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven,
Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God,
Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, substantially united to the Word of God, etc.
Heart of Jesus, of infinite majesty,
Heart of Jesus, holy Temple of God,
Heart of Jesus, Tabernacle of the Most High,
Heart of Jesus, House of God and Gate of Heaven,
Heart of Jesus, burning Furnace of charity,
Heart of Jesus, Vessel of justice and love,
Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love,
Heart of Jesus, Abyss of all virtues,
Heart of Jesus, most worthy of all praise,
Heart of Jesus, King and center of all hearts,
Heart of Jesus, in Whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge,
Heart of Jesus, in Whom dwelleth all the fullness of the divinity,
Heart of Jesus, in Whom the Father was well pleased,
Heart of Jesus, of whose fullness we have all received,
Heart of Jesus, desire of the everlasting hills,
Heart of Jesus, patient and abounding in mercy,
Heart of Jesus, rich unto all who call upon Thee,
Heart of Jesus, Fountain of life and holiness,
Heart of Jesus, Propitiation for our sins,
Heart of Jesus, filled with reproaches,
Heart of Jesus, bruised for our offenses,
Heart of Jesus, made obedient unto death,
Heart of Jesus, pierced with a lance,
Heart of Jesus, Source of all consolation,
Heart of Jesus, our Life and Resurrection,
Heart of Jesus, our Peace and Reconciliation,
Heart of Jesus, Victim for our sins,
Heart of Jesus, Salvation of those who hope in Thee,
Heart of Jesus, Hope of those who die in Thee,
Heart of Jesus, Delight of all the saints,

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Graciouly hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.

V. Jesus meek and humble of heart,
R. Make our hearts like unto Thine.

Let Us Pray
Almighty and eternal God, consider the Heart of Thy well-beloved Son and the praises and satisfaction He offers Thee in the name of sinners, appeased by worthy homage, pardon those who implore Thy mercy, in the name of the same Jesus Christ Thy Son, Who lives and reigns with Thee, world without end.
R. Amen

LITANY OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven,
Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God,
Have mercy on us.

Heart of Mary, pray for us.
Heart of Mary, like unto the Heart of God, pray for us.
Heart of Mary, united to the Heart of Jesus, etc.
Heart of Mary, instrument of the Holy Ghost,
Heart of Mary, sanctuary of the Divine Trinity,
Heart of Mary, tabernacle of God Incarnate,
Heart of Mary, immaculate from thy creation,
Heart of Mary, full of grace,
Heart of Mary, blessed among all hearts,
Heart of Mary, throne of glory,
Heart of Mary, most humble,
Heart of Mary, holocaust of Divine Love,
Heart of Mary, fastened to the Cross with Jesus Crucified,
Heart of Mary, comfort of the afflicted,
Heart of Mary, refuge of sinners,
Heart of Mary, hope of the agonizing,
Heart of Mary, seat of mercy,

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

V. Immaculate Mary, meek and humble of heart,
R. Make our hearts like unto the Heart of Jesus.

Let us Pray
O most merciful God, Who, for the salvation of sinners and the refuge of the miserable, was pleased that the Most Pure Heart of Mary should be most like in charity and pity to the Divine Heart of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, grant that we who commemorate this sweet and loving Heart may, by the merits and intercession of the same Blessed Viirgin, merit to be found like to the Heart of Jesus, through the same Christ Our Lord.
R. Amen.

This litany was composed by John Henry (Cardinal) Newman shortly after he converted to Catholicism in 1845.

WE MUST BE HUMBLE AND GENEROUS

"Prayer is the fundamental base in order to help mankind." Maria Esperanza.

Sunday, September 10, 2006


Pink Scarf Progress

Birthday Cake To Celebrate Our Lady's Birthday.

I'm Ready For My Nap Now...MEOW!

I Think He Likes It:D

A Must Read!

St. Faustina's Story Of Our Lord's Divine Mercy For All

Friday, September 08, 2006

LAUGHING BABIES X4

If you scroll down here to where the YouTube screen is you will so enjoy those precious babies laughing. I could just watch it over and over it's SO DARLING!!!
Today the Catholic Church celebrates the birth of Our Lady. We'll get a cake and celebrated when my long-suffering hubby gets home from work. We are going to have company tonight too, to see if we have enough extra room for some stuff our friend who is going through a divorce needs to store so he doesn't have any extra expense with storage fees. The good Lord knows you spend ALL your money on the attorney fees. Please say a prayer for this family who has three children in school. Divorce is such an ugly, vile thing. Sometimes necessary but always ugly!
"Choose you this day whom you will serve...as for me and my house we will serve the Lord" Joshua 24:15

Thursday, September 07, 2006


Pink Yarn...Most On Sale:D
When I came across this blog this morning I decided to go get some pink yarn and send in a pink scarf. I had a 40% off coupon for Michael's and most of the other yarn was on sale at Hobby Lobby. Yeah!!
Check out Yarnival!. It's the first issue and they are taking ideas for the second.
Had lunch with my sweet hubby and our friend Carolyn. Love you!! Have a good rest of the day and that goes for ya'll too:D

Twitterpated II With Fabric For Lining
This time I did a 6x6 rib pattern. Turning out just as cute as the first:D

Wednesday, September 06, 2006

I HAVE STARTITIS

Yep, it's hit again. I have several things started on the needles just for the fun of it and the fun of variety.
I LOVE this time of year! So many craft shows to see and get inspired by.
The next mail by date to The Preemie Project is October 20 for the pumpkin push items as well as the normal set of items. I don't feel as pressured to get more pumpkin sets out since I started early and am doing some Christmas/Holiday sets as well.
I got exited about the Dulaan Project again after reading their post so I started a simple sweater in my favorite 100% wool Cascade 220. I scored some Cottontots at WM on sale and, since Laura at The Preemie Project said they had enough cloths there, am working on some cloths for Cloths For Crisis. It's such a nice soft cotton in such a nice pretty color that it's perfect for a child. If you make enough of these simple squares you could sew them together to make a nice soft blanket for a child. It's great that we haven't had that bad of a hurricane season so far, but I want to be ready to send cloths to who ever needs them most. I have a lot of cotton to work with and am making some cool cloths for teacher gifts and setting them aside for now.
One of the members at Cloths For Crisis is asking knitters and crocheters for help in building a house in Mississippi. Her blog is here if you are interested in reading about her endeavor.
There's a lot to get done around here, so I'd better get back to it. Maybe I'll start a sweater for ME!?

The Start Of An Easy Child's Sweater For The Dulaan Project
Pattern found here. The total items sent into F.I.R.E. for 2006 is awesome! Read about it here at their "The Number" August 23, 2006 post.

SO SOFT Cottontots Cloth For Cloths For Crisis Yahoo Group

Full Term Hat

White Large Preemie Booties (you just can't have enough!)

Gweneviere Likes Her Naps...mmeeeowww!

Finished Hat For Six Year Old As Requested:D

Second Twitterpated In The Works

Working On Red Scarf To Be Sent In January

Tuesday, September 05, 2006

BLOGGER PICS WHERE ARE YOU?

Am trying to download some current pics, but BloggerBot is missbehaving. It may download all I've been trying to download all at once and then again it may be nothing. I'll keep trying. Stay tuned:D

Monday, September 04, 2006

WHAT WILL THEY THINK OF NEXT?!

Here's an interesting outfit for those who are obsessive about sock monkeys. LOL!!!

LABOR DAY

What a sad story about Steve Irwin aka the crocodile hunter. So sad for his wife and two small children. So sad for the world. May God rest his soul and care for those he left behind.
In other news, I finished up the Twitterpated purse. I used Cascade 220 in a cream color, some happy fabric for lining that I had used on my son Daniel's quilt, and best of all I went to a second hand store where I bought a purse for $.75 which had two usable straps and used one for this purse. It's SO CUTE! I'll be making one in Cascade 220 in a pink color and give them to the two cute girls I made kitty caps for.
I'm also making hats and booties for The Preemie Project which always needs preemie items. They are now collecting store bought (new, used, ebay) preemie clothing. If you don't give to the Preemie Project please consider donating to your local hospital. Hey, just do something kind for a stranger who won't be able to repay you. It's a wonderful feeling and you won't be sad you did.
Well, back to the booties. Hug someone today:D God Bless!!!

Have A Happy Labor Day MEOW!

Curious Two Year Old

Large Preemie Hats

Bootie Box

Happy Lining

Small But Cute

Twitterpated Purse