Happy 16th Birthday Catherine Therese!!

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Although you'll never read this my sweet Catherine, I love you. 16 years ago you changed our life forever. All of your siblings have done this in their own way but you have done so in a very special way. You have made me more empathetic, compassionate, and much more prayerful. Your smile lights up the world around you and we are all blessed by it.  It's not easy living with a saint. You remind me of my weakness and limited time on this earth. You challenge me to go deeper within myself and find what the Lord is trying to teach me...usually patience. You are made in His image and likeness but He uses you so that I can see my own beauty, goodness, and shortcomings.  You struggle mightily against me with every bath, diaper change, and wardrobe change. I struggle mightily with Him against all the changes He wills in my life. You depend on me and your mom for even the simplest of things. You teach me to depend on Him for everything and not rely on my on strength. You teach me that I
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To John Paul II

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Two of the most influential people in my life:
Pope John Paul II & Father William P. Hahn


I still remember where I sat
upon the floor in that room
watching the screen
fighting tears
knowing the rumors were true

He said do not be afraid
so many times before
yet I felt afraid and alone
on that old hard apartment floor

To the Father's House
he sought to run
as his life came to a close
his children came to see him off
we cheered and watched him go.

Keep watch over us dear father
help us to not be afraid
speak to Him and Her about us
intercede when we pray.

We love you JPII
and we thank you for all you've done
totus tuus ego sum Maria
please bless your faithful son.

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Karen Edmisten said…
That's lovely.
3:44 PM
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