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My Turn for Fame

About a month or so ago Kh. Frederica was at our little mission parish to meet with her spiritual advisor. Her daughter also attends Liturgy at Four Evangelists. After Liturgy I got a chance to sit...

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Thought for the Day

If Orthodox are supposed to fast from *everything* before receiving Holy Eucharist than why are they so late to church?

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Living For Forgiveness Vespers

Last year we found ourselves in the rather odd position of participating in Forgiveness Vespers as relative new-comers to our parish. We'd been a part of the Four Evangelists family for just a few...

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Three

I've picked up this meme from Don's blog. If you join me let me know so I can come learn a little more about you too!THREE NAMES I HAVE BEEN CALLED:1. MaryAnnie (don't anyone get any ideas)2. Mairs3....

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Shout Outs

An on-line friend has finally succumbed to Blogger Fever and graced the blogosphere with her presence. I assure you she is a treasure the internet has been missing. So, folks, meet Molly (chrismation...

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5th Photo Meme

This the 5th photo from the 5th folder in my "to be sorted" folder. Nate is the baby so must be Christmas of 2006. Obviously I'm a bit behind on my to be sorting.

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Always There

John Michael is frequently out and about with me since he is the only one in the family who likes to go the "food store". John Michael lives for trips to the food store. Recently he started a game he...

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When it Works Too Well...

Anyone familiar with treatments for autism should know about the gluten-free/casein-free diet. Many have tried it, many have found it successful, many have given up on it. I am among the many...

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Holy Week: Wednesday - Anointing

Here are some images from last evening's service of anointing. I took them on my cellphone so not the best. I have lots more to say about this service but I also have lots to do to prepare for Great...

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Images from Good Friday

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Friday Evening

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Late Saturday Night

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Early Sunday Morning - Christ is Risen!

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Happy Thoughts for You

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The Mermaid

This is an amazing paint on glass animation. In my recent search for art that moves me this just surged to the top, although I'll have to watch it a few more times. If you go to youtube, some of the...

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I Have PTSD

I have PTSD- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.It isn't something that only affects war veterans. Anybody with trauma in their past can experience it. I was just a child when I was traumatized. I didn't...

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When was the last time...

you read through the Declaration of Independence? Here is my friend Nick in Revolutionary soldier garb reading the document from beginning to end on July 4th. It's always good to remember our roots!...

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I'm Just Sayin...

Last week was fishing camp. This was a federally subsidized program at a local public park. Registration was only $15 per camper for the week and the idea is to teach kids to fish to give them a...

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More Art that Moves the Soul

Thanks to Dixie for posting this first.

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Ugh

This  remarkable photo was in my email in-box today.  I think it is the most disgusting rendering of  "Jesus Christ" (I can't even seriously say that who it's supposed to be) I have ever seen.  It's...

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And I'm Still Sayin'...

Last week Benjamin scored himself a job as party coordinator for an 8 year old lego party.  The guest of honor is the son of a school friend of mine with whom I've been recently reunited via facebook -...

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Philipism

I have this pipe dream (insert therapist's voice here - "Glad to know you recognize it as a pipe dream, Mary") that someday I am going to have a meaningful conversation with Philip.  I just want it to...

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How That Doesn't Happen or My Totally Geeked Out Cycle

 Seemingly clever people, upon hearing how many children we have, will often exclaim with a perverse grin on (usually) his face,  "Don't you know how that happens?!"  My stock response is "Yes, we do....

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An Open Letter to Adoptive Parents who Haven't Heard it Yet

Dear Parents,You know who you are.  You're the one who had a dream, a hope, a vision of a family in love and intact.  You traveled to a foreign country, you pored through websites and adoption...

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I used to

admire foster parents.  They are the ones who take the tough children and have to keep giving them back to a relentless system that has no answers for the pain and struggle.  Now I envy them.  They are...

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