Thoughts Along the Journey

Just when you think you have life all figured out...God will laugh at your plans and change them!  Doesn't it seem that way at times? We began the school year with some exciting events. - Our oldest son entered his senior year in high school.  He began the college search in earnest.  We had senior pictures taken.  We're working on graduation announcements.  Exciting stuff! - Our younger son began his freshman year in high school.  There was a particular Catholic high school he wanted to attend.  We couldn't afford it, but he was able to get an amazing scholarship.  His grades, essays, and placement tests paid off.  We bought the required uniform shirts.  He was off to high school. However, things didn't work out quite the way we thought they would.  Within a few weeks, it became obvious our youngest wasn't keeping up.  Without going into great detail, we had to pull him out. But this wasn't in the plan, God! I hom...

I have had so many great ideas for blog posts lately. And you're wondering:  So where are all these fantastic posts?  Still ideas!  :o) ____________________________________________________________ Today is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.  Whether you are Catholic or not, most people have heard of him.  Especially now that our newest pope took his name, more has been made known about this amazing man of God. Having said that, though, Francis lived in a time and place where written history wasn't commonplace.  Much of what we "know" about him is actually legend.  (Like the, "Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words" quote.)  Much is attributed to him which he probably didn't actually say or do.  However, it is very possible the actions or words were due to his influence on someone else, and so he was given credit. He was born in 1182, in a time when villages and districts in Italy had many battles for rule....