After spending most of Holy Saturday preparing for an unexpected road trip and trying to quickly finish up our tax returns, we somehow managed to fill all the Easter baskets, get an hour and a half of sleep, and finally get a family picture of all ten of us while at my parents home for brunch after the early morning Easter Sunday Mass! We are currently on the road, but when we get home again I’ll try and share a few more pictures from Easter. I’m so glad that Easter is a season!
Happy Easter
by Jessica | Apr 5, 2018 | Uncategorized | 9 comments
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Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.
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Hi! I'm Jessica, a Roman Catholic wife and home educating mother to our nine children. I was home educated myself, along with my eleven younger siblings. I have a special devotion to St. Therese, through whom I have been given much help and many blessings--the beautiful "Shower of Roses" that she has sent my way! Here I will record a few of the blessings I treasure. Please remember that what you see here is just a little glimpse at our lives, so please say a prayer for us, as we continue to strive for holiness.
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Happy to hear from you. The photo is lovely of the family. HAPPY EASTER Marilyn
2018-04-12 20:44:42
Thank You for sharing the photo of you and your family. HAPPY EASTER Joan
2018-04-12 20:45:29
I love the photo of the family at Easter. HAPPY EASTER,HAPPY SPRING Marion
2018-04-12 20:47:32
All the blessings of the Easter season to you and your family, Jessica.
2018-04-12 21:20:27
Happy Easter to you and your family!! That's a great picture. I'm so glad Easter is a season too. God bless you!
2018-04-13 04:53:27
A most Blessed Easter Season to you and safe travels as well. You have a beautiful family and your family is such a special inspiration to all Catholics.
2018-04-14 02:22:33
Beautiful family!! I have baby 8 on the way too … Blessings to you.
2018-04-16 08:52:36
Beautiful family picture! God bless you. If you have a chance will you share where you found both of those beautiful dresses your girls are wearing? I struggle to find dresses for my two girls and those look lovely.
2018-04-18 19:10:19
Thank you! I've had a few other emails asking the same question. I'll see if I can find the links and get back to you soon.
2018-04-19 16:27:05