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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Catherine took matters into her own hands...

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and pulled the tube out herself on Tuesday morning. I guess she had had enough and the doctors decided to leave it out. So far, no vomitting. She is however having green drainage out of her G tube. We are not sure what that means, but she will have an upper GI on Friday to assess things. Catherine did some non-nutritive breastfeeding today. It had been 3 weeks since she was able to breastfeed and I am so glad she didn't forget how to do it! Hopefully, if this green drainage goes away soon we'll be able to allow her to direct breastfeed. Thank you for your continued prayers as we keep you all in our prayers.
Catherine's Mom


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Sarah Reinhard said…
I can't get over:
1. how much she is changing!
2. how much she looks like Boys 1 through 4!
3. how much I can't wait to come over and squeeze those cheeks!

:)
11:15 PM
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