A Temple of the Holy Spirit

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Daniel & Catherine ready for Confirmation I had the privilege of witnessing my son and daughter receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this past Tuesday at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Annunciation in Lancaster, OH. It was a wonderful Mass with a full choir, trumpets, and all the rest. During his remarks, Bishop Earl K. Fernandes mentioned that we too, like the Basilica, are temples of the Lord. It caused me to reflect on this idea. Although I've mostly seen only pictures of the great cathedrals and basilicas in the world, I have seen some amazing churches even in our own diocese. These structures are a testament to the Church's love for God (read the entire Church - Militant, Suffering, Triumphant). They represent great skill, sacrifice, and passion for Our Lord and often times His Mother.  Yet the words of Christ always echo in my mind when contemplating the beauty that surrounds me in those places; “ Do you see these great buildings? There will not be one stone left u
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She loves to eat!

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It's been 4 weeks since we arrived in Seattle, 2 weeks since we've been home, and I know she'll never go back now. This girl asks to eat constantly. She's made a breakthrough this past weekend and will eat almost anything I offer her. I make a food record once a week to send to Karen, and I'll just post it here and let it speak for itself. She ate this yesterday:

1/2 slice of toast with butter
3 Tablespoons of scrambled eggs
taste of yogurt
4 jumbo raisins
1 cup of popcorn
2 blueberries
1.5 cups of puff corn
1/2 slice of bread with almond butter
1/3 of a banana
20 veggie straws
1/2 vienna sausage
5 bites of avocado
2 bites of grilled cheese sandwich
3/4 of a Nutragrain cereal bar
1 whole cheese stick!
5 pieces of canned peach
11 bunny grahams

She gained 4 oz. from last week and now weighs 23# 13 oz. She is on one tube feed at bedtime and water boluses during the day.

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for Catherine...she is doing great!


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Eddie and Sue Boudreaux said…
We're friends of the LeBlancs in Folsom, Louisiana, and we've been praying for Catherine for a long time. This is wonderful news! God is so good! To Him be the glory and thanks!
With love,
Eddie and Sue
2:25 PM
Barbara said…
Yea Catherine! Atta girl.

Pretty soon she'll be cooking for you, Nicole!
3:17 PM
eckert said…
This is so wonderful! Go girl go!! I am filled with joy at the news!!! :-)
8:39 PM
Jeanne G. said…
That is so amazing. God is good!
10:16 PM
Patience said…
The power of prayer is awesome. Every time I visit your site I say a prayer too. Great great progress. You're right; there's no going back; just forward.
10:29 PM
Nicole said…
Thank you all for your support and prayers!

(We remember you, Sue & Eddie! Thank you so much!!)
10:40 AM
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