View from the Domestic Church: Isn't she sweet?

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First and foremost educator

"Since parents have conferred life on their children, they have a most solemn obligation to educate their offspring. Hence, parents must be acknowledged as the first and foremost educators of their children. Their role as educators is so decisive that scarcely anything can compensate for their failure in it. For it devolves on parents to create a family atmosphere so animated with love and reverence for God and others that a well-rounded personal and social development will be fostered among children. Hence, the family is the first school of those social virtues which every society needs."--Gravissimum Educationis (one of the documents of the Second Vatican Council)

Love for Laundry: Folding Hail Mary’s
Laundry: a never-ending task,
Looming over me, growing beside me,
Requiring my time and lots of energy.
How can a mother embrace this job?
Quietly, I pray.
Folding my family’s clothes,
I think of them and of you, Lord.
Thankful for this blessing;
The awesome privilege
Of caring for them!
Dear Lord, please grant me all of the graces I need to see the hidden treasure in housework and in caring for my family!
(excerpted from my book: Grace Cafe: Serving Up Recipes for Faithful Mothering, Circle Press)

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Isn't she sweet?

Laundry day...

Isn't she so cute? This is Sara, Jennifer's daughter. Sara loves doing laundry with her Mom! Jennifer is the first to send in photos of laundry day and will be entered into a contest to win a book!

I didn't get a chance to post my laundry soap recipe as I said I would. Sorry about that. It was a busy day and night. My daughter who is graduating from high school received two scholarships at a ceremony tonight. I am very proud of her. Since it's getting very late now, I'll visit with you tomorrow with that recipe.

Sweet dreams! With all of this laundry talk going on, you'll probably dream about folding towels or hanging clothes out on the line! But, just think of all of those graces. :)

God bless and hugs,
Donna-Marie

4 comments:

Roxane B. SalonenJune 4, 2009 at 2:08 AM
She is cute, indeed! And congrats on your daughter's achievements. How wonderful!
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JenniferJune 4, 2009 at 7:37 AM
She's cute and she LOVES helping out on laundry day! She hands me the clothes pins and then puts them back in the bag when we're done! She also loves running through the clothes! :) I hope she will have good memories of doing laundry with her mama when she gets big!
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Donna-Marie Cooper O'BoyleJune 4, 2009 at 8:46 AM
These times will be precious memories for both of you. Enjoy it all because children DO grow up quickly. My oldest is now 32 and I still can't believe how fast time pases.

Thanks for sharing your photo and your daughter with us, Jennifer!

God bless and hugs to you,
Donna-Marie
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AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 9:47 AM
Oh I wish we had a house so we could have a clothesline. We have a drier but sometimes when it's nice I hang the clothes instead on a metal drying rack :)

Hugs, God bless,
Heather
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Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same understanding Father who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day.
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Be at peace, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations."
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