Monthly Archives: July 2010

7 Quick Takes Friday Volume 6

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Mary @ a simple twist of faith

  Quick Takes is hosted by Jen at the Conversion Diary 1. This week has been a better week than last week for me.  I thank God for helping me to see the humor in the world around me.  For example, yesterday… in … Continue reading →

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What are you reading this summer?

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Mary @ a simple twist of faith

Since I started staying home in May, my girls and I have made  a weekly trek to our local public  library,  here’s our picks for this week: My girls have been on a Beatrix Potter adventure: The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck Appley Dapply’s … Continue reading →

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Moms’ 30 Minute Blog Challenge

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Mary @ a simple twist of faith

This Tuesday, I decided to take up Jamie at Steady Mom on the 30 minute blog challenge.  Every Tuesday, Jamie writes, edits and publishes her post in 30 minutes and invites other Moms to do the same!  This is a big challenge for … Continue reading →

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Sunday at the Beach

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Mary @ a simple twist of faith

We live in a seaside community where beaches are plentiful,  however my husband does not like the crowds at the resort area so we usually head down by the bay where the locals go to swim and fish. This summer, the temperatures have been … Continue reading →

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7 Quick Takes Friday Volume 5

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Mary @ a simple twist of faith

1. As many of you know, this week marked the  anniversaries of death of my Dad and Mom. Hopefully, this Quick Takes will offer a little comical relief to what has been a rather solemn week. 2. This past Tuesday, I hung the ” jewel” around Rick’s neck as … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Mom (12/29/33-7/21/77)

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Mary @ a simple twist of faith

33 years ago today, my mother died. This upcoming  Friday will be the anniversary of both of my parents’ funerals.  We buried them on the same date, 19 years apart. When I was 31 years old, my father died two-day prior to the anniversary … Continue reading →

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I Miss You, Dad (5/17/1929-7/19/1996)

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Mary @ a simple twist of faith

Today, July 19th is the 14th anniversary of my Daddy’s death.  He died at the age 67 of advanced prostate cancer which had gone undetected for several years.  By the time he diagnosed with the disease, it had masticated into his bones.  … Continue reading →

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Benedicamus Domino!

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Mary @ a simple twist of faith

There is an old poem that reads: ” Whenever the Catholic sun does shine, There’s music, laughter and good red wine.  At least, I’ve always found it so: Benedicamus Domino!”  The last line is Latin for “Let us bless the … Continue reading →

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7 Quick Takes Friday Volume 4

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Mary @ a simple twist of faith

This 7 Quick Takes Friday is hosted by Jen at the Conversion Diary, please hop on over and check her out! 1. Today, I start my three-day weekend with my girls.  This has been a challenging week for me so I … Continue reading →

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Are you ready for a Throw Down?

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Mary @ a simple twist of faith

I must admit I have been feeling a bit overwhelming with all the changes in my life.  I know I have melancholy tendencies, and can be a cup’s half empty kind of a gal.  Thank God, I am married to a … Continue reading →

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