tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5896140012922083992024-03-13T16:46:17.086-07:00The Life of a HomeschoolerThis homeschooler has graduated and so this little blog has too. Be sure to follow me at www.intheheartsofjesusandmary.blogspot.comSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711157930868181634noreply@blogger.comBlogger170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589614001292208399.post-21047076449125942902021-03-02T13:32:00.000-08:002021-03-02T13:32:33.687-08:00Hello? Anyone there?<p> Knock knock!!</p><p>Well, hello there! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g_EOU0tj85E/YD6uMofk7CI/AAAAAAAAGr4/EyZN2eIfISQM1wlRGXFW3MF6mNqXehBzwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_7627.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g_EOU0tj85E/YD6uMofk7CI/AAAAAAAAGr4/EyZN2eIfISQM1wlRGXFW3MF6mNqXehBzwCPcBGAsYHg/w300-h400/IMG_7627.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> It is I, Sarah, 4 years since graduating from homeschool high school. I bet you never thought you'd hear from me here ever again! Well, I'm not resurrecting this blog as much as I dearly love it and all the memories here. I'm not a homeschooler anymore and I always like fresh starts so I wanted to tell you I'm starting a new adventure over at </span><a href="https://intheheartsofjesusandmary.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: left;">In Cordibus Jesu et Mariae</a><span style="text-align: left;">! So please head on over there and say 'hi!' I can't wait to start sharing all my adventures and thoughts with you again!</span></div><p>God bless you always,</p><p>Sarah</p>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711157930868181634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589614001292208399.post-69612239467473332582020-01-25T08:30:00.000-08:002020-01-25T08:30:07.943-08:00Ask Me Anything About Homeschooling<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Hello friends!! I have been absent from this blog for quite some time now and I think it's time to finally wrap it up. A while ago, I asked you for <a href="https://homeschooler4jesus.blogspot.com/2018/05/party-like-tloah-is-ending.html">questions about homeschooling</a> since this blog was about my life as a homeschooler. I have answered them below and I thank you for being such wonderful readers!</div>
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What was your favorite part about being homeschooled?<br />
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Ooh! Good first question. I think my favorite part about being homeschooled was the really great Catholic education and the flexibility of your schedule. Yes, there were some cons, but they were small and there were definitely more pros!<br />
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I really like classrooms so I missed that. Also, I get very easily distracted, so sitting at our dining room table looking out a large window was certainly not ideal. Even though I only have 1 sister, there was plenty to distract me from my work. (:<br />
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Who was your favorite MODG teacher? (if you did LS classes)<br />
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I really only took Latin as an LS class and 2 of my teachers were named Rachel. 😊 Two of my teachers also got married during the school year, so I can't remember exactly who was who. They were all pretty great. But my favorite teacher was the Rachel who wasn't in college. She was so good. <br />
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Now that you are graduated, how has homeschooling prepared you for college or for you life after high school? <br />
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I'm not in college and I graduated 2 ½ years ago (😱) but I would say homeschooling has served me well. Because I grew up socializing (yes, I was socialized) with kids and adults of all ages, I feel I am well equipped as a tutor and babysitter. Our homeschooling curriculum also gave me an appreciation for poetry, classical literature, and Catholic teaching that I wouldn't receive many other places.<br />
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How has homeschooling affected the person that you are today? <br />
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Many aspects of homeschooling have shaped who I am today. I believe my home education is still shaping me as I always look around for new learning opportunities. Even though our curriculum did not have as many deadlines, I think it taught me to pursue learning on my own and to get things done. As I mentioned before, homeschooling fostered a love of poetry, religion, and other studies for me. Mostly, it gave me a solid foundation and pushed my comfort zone.<br />
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Thank you ladies for these great questions!! And now I think it's time to say goodbye to this little blog. I will leave it up here under this new design. I'm still writing occasionally at <a href="http://www.hisvoiceisweet.blogspot.com/">His Voice is Sweet</a>. Who knows? I may start another blog with a blank slate for a fresh and inspired start. Thank you all so much for being faithful and supportive readers! God bless and love you all!!<br />
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Hello friends!! I was so blessed to be tagged for The Sunshine Blogger Award by <a href="http://maidensofgreengables.blogspot.com/2019/11/an-award-hath-been-awarded.html">The Maidens of Green Gables</a>, Katherine and Grace!! Thank you so much ladies! 💕 Your blog always brings sunshine to my heart!</div>
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Just one room? I have a whole Pinterest board of house designs. 😝 I would probably design a child's bedroom, there's so much scope for the imagination, or a bright and sunny sitting room where family can gather to pray, read, or just chat over a cup of tea.<br />
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There are so many. I cherish my Polish, Czech, Irish, Spanish, German, and French-Canadian heritage.<br />
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Oooh! Good question. Probably roses, but any pink flower is absolutely beautiful! 💗<br />
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YES! I listened to it growing up and always looked forward to Saturday mornings when it was on the radio. Recently, I started listening to old and new episodes again. I'm not sure I can pick a favorite character either! There are so many good ones.<br />
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Wow, deep question. Maybe our addiction to our smart phones. (Is that a trend?) Can you imagine the world without them? Let's have more face to face interaction, more quality conversations. Let's dance in the kitchen and reminisce over memories together.<br />
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<b>6. If you could implement a common trend into our society what would it be?</b><br />
Prayer. More specifically morning prayer, family prayer, and the Rosary. Prayer changes everything. We not only need to have more real conversations with those around us but also and most especially with God.<br />
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<b>7. Would you rather be cast as a hero or villain?</b><br />
Definitely as a heroine. I've never really tried playing a villain, but I'm not sure my baby face is cut out for it. 😄<br />
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<b>8. What is your greatest fear?</b><br />
Not getting to Heaven. But God's Mercy is infinite, so we must trust in Him. But aside from that, it's down escalators...<br />
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<b>9. What is one thing you wish people knew about you?</b><br />
Maybe that I'm 20? everyone thinks I'm 14, 15, 16, or 17. I've even gotten 12, haha. If they realized how old I was, we'd avoid unnecessary questions for me and awkwardness for them. 😉<br />
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<b>10. What is something you've discovered about yourself this year?</b><br />
My life is not my own. It is a gift from God. Therefore, His Will for me is the absolute best fit! How can I do anything but follow Him?!<br />
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<b>11. Are you a Black and White person or more Grey?</b><br />
Definitely black and white. I'm super logical and literal.<br />
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Well, that was fun! Thank you so much for reading and thank you again, <a href="http://maidensofgreengables.blogspot.com/">Grace and Katherine</a> for tagging me!<br />
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Now, I'm supposed to tag 11 bloggers, so here goes nothin'!<br />
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Olivia @ <a href="https://meanwhileinrivendell.blogspot.com/">Meanwhile, in Rivendell...</a><br />
Catherine @ <a href="https://frugallyfancyfarmlass.blogspot.com/">Working by Candlelight</a>. ( I know Grace and Katherine already tagged you, but they did use your other blog. You don't have to do it twice if you don't want to though.)<br />
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Oh dear... I've really fallen out of touch with the blogger world. Comment below with your blog and I will tag you!!<br />
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Want to see more sunshine?? Here are two other Sunshine Blogger awards I've been tagged with!<br />
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<a href="https://homeschooler4jesus.blogspot.com/2018/01/sunshine-blogger-award-vol-2.html"><b>Sunshine Blogger award Vol. 2</b></a><br />
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I made Anne's acquaintance when I was a little girl through a coloring book and the cartoon series, but it wasn't until I was 10 or so that I began reading <i>Anne of Green Gables. </i> I tried it once when I was in 2nd grade I think, but I couldn't understand all the "mumbo jumbo" as Gil would call it. When I did get my very own copy at Barnes & Noble, it came with a pretty little golden heart locket. It was challenging but I finished it in about a year. I would read it for a spell and then put it aside for long periods of time. I wasn't the best novel reader when I was young.</div>
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Somehow, L.M. Montgomery drew me in and Anne and I became fast friends. I loved how vivid the stories were. Anne's imagination was very similar to my own. I remember reading the scene in the Haunted Wood where Anne told Dianna the tales of ghosts and I was deliciously haunted. I didn't want to put it down.</div>
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I could also relate to all of Anne's scrapes. My favorite line to quote of hers is, </div>
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I am often making mistakes, getting into scrapes, and diving headlong into something before thinking about it so Anne and I have a lot in common in that regard. I find her mishaps funny but I also love learning lessons alongside of her.</div>
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I believe Anne helped shape my character as I grew up. Of course, out of my sister and I, I was more of the girly-girl, but as I read Anne, I found I was a hopeless romantic. Pretty clothes, dances, and flowery poetry all sparked my interest. But of course, they're not all Anne and I think about, unlike Ruby Gillis. Anne is a hard worker. She's dedicated to her cause and won't give up even when met with obstacles. I try to do the same and I think we share the same fiery spirit that fuels our passions. (We also share a dislike of geometry.😊)</div>
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Anne became a teacher. She loved her students and they grew to love her. She loved to feed their hungry little souls on the arts and see them grow into ambitious young men and women. I love how in the books and the movies Anne takes time to know her students even outside of the classroom. As a tutor myself, I admire Anne's love and care she had for her pupils. Every day in the classroom might not be an easy one, you will always have Pringles and Pyes, but overall, teaching the young people is an enjoyable and rewarding experience.</div>
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Not only was Anne a hopeless romantic over literature and poetry, but she also had dreams of a tall, dark, and handsome man. She helped me form my ideals for a man, although they're not quite like her dream right out of a novel. Even though I was so upset when she first refused Gilbert, I love how she came to realize just how much he meant to her and cared for her.</div>
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Anne valued true friendships, kindred spirits. She taught me that to have good friends, you must be a good friend. To be loyal and devoted. She loved her friends and always wanted what was best for them. And they loved her too. Not because she was useful, or pretty, or smart, but because she was herself. Anne didn't worry about what people thought of her but was just herself. That doesn't mean she didn't let her imagination run away with her, but her wild imagination made her who she was.</div>
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Anne loved to see the beauty in everything around her. From The Lake of Shining Waters to Patty's Place and Rainbow Valley, Anne had an eye and great appreciation for the simple beauties of life. She was always looking for them and appreciated them. Now, when I see a lake at sunset or the woods of the north, I can't help but think of Anne.</div>
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The party has officially begun <a href="http://maidensofgreengables.blogspot.com/2019/07/let-party-begin-done.html">over at this link!!!</a> I looove Katherine's reflections. It reminds me of so many things that I hold dear in these books.</div>
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Please visit The Maidens of Green Gables blog for <a href="http://maidensofgreengables.blogspot.com/2019/07/anne-giveaway-quiz-ready-to-go-out.html">this fun giveaway contest</a>!! I'm looking forward to testing my knowledge on this great list of questions.</div>
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I am so excited to share some beautiful artwork, pictures, and more fun Anne posts this week, so stay tuned!!</div>
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For now, let's just savor these Anne aesthetics to get us in the mood! 😍</div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711157930868181634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589614001292208399.post-60221665657243475722019-07-24T09:00:00.000-07:002019-07-24T10:50:54.751-07:00The #CoverLove Tag<span style="background-color: white;">Hello friends! Today I'm here with a fun little tag. Thank you, <a href="http://catherinesrebellingmuse.blogspot.com/2019/07/triple-tag-fun.html">Catherine</a>, for leaving this open! Otherwise, I very well might have had to kidnap it! <a href="http://catherinesrebellingmuse.blogspot.com/2019/07/triple-tag-fun.html">It looked like fun</a> so I just had to try it. 💖</span><br />
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Well, you probably know by now that my favorite authoress is Lucy Maud Montgomery. But there are just too many beautiful covers to choose from!! I love Anne's hair, dress, and position on the cover of <i>Anne of Avonlea </i>above and I love her dress, the house, and the whole look of the cover on <i>Anne's House of Dreams.</i></div>
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I've never really thought about sunsets on covers before... There aren't very many on my goodreads books. Hm... I think this is a sunset, but since it's been a while since I've read <i>Young Pioneers</i>, it could be a fire in the fields. (I thought the tragedy was locust, so I'm pretty sure this is a sunset, though.)</div>
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I don't have a lot of these either. While I was going to say <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65769.Kilmeny_of_the_Orchard">Kilmeny of the Orchard</a> </i>first, I found <i>The King of the Golden City </i>and thought, "What a beautiful romance between the King and his little servant." This is definitely my favorite romantic cover, all the way!</div>
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Ok, ok, I know this isn't a dress, it's a blouse and skirt, but when Catherine used it, I just knew I had to too. I would love to dress just like that and teach in a one room school house.</div>
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It's a religious book, the life of a Saint, and a novel all at the same time. Yay!</div>
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Well, it's not especially beautiful water, such as a waterfall, but it is a pretty cover.</div>
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I know this list isn't super aesthetically gorgeous. I guess I don't read very many new and beautiful books. Cover art can be deceiving. So, don't judge a book by it's cover. True beauty is always on the inside!</div>
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Also, I couldn't do this post without using the lovely cover of <i>Mrs. Willows.</i></div>
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Go check out this book by my dear friend, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mrs-Willows-Emma-Forbes/dp/1723185388">HERE!</a></div>
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So, who reads this blog? If you do and you love book covers, I nominate YOU! 😃 Please feel free to <strike>kidnap</strike> adopt this tag!! Have fun!</div>
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So please join us for a perfectly splendid party on July 28th-31st celebrating all things Anne of Green Gables!!</div>
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As you probably well know, <i>Anne of Green Gables </i>is my all-time favorite book and movie series. I relate to Anne in so many ways, Gilbert is my ideal partner, and I just love the whole world of Prince Edward Island. So please join me, Katherine, Grace, and our kindred spirits during the Anne of Green Gables blog party!! They will even be hosting a giveaway at the end of the festivities!!<br />
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I just wish it would be here already. In the meantime, while we wait for this delightful week, enjoy my Pinterest board full of all things ANNE! 💖</div>
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Two little notes as well; if you would like to join us in this blog party, please do, but Katherine and Grace have requested that no posts be made referencing to the "Anne with an E" Netflix show, and that no strong language be used. Thank you!!!<br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711157930868181634noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589614001292208399.post-65882450368065190932019-05-15T09:00:00.000-07:002019-05-15T09:00:07.945-07:00I don't know what to write or the right way to write it...Hello my lovely people!!<br />
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Long time no see!! I just wanted to hop on here and write a post because it's been too long since I've blogged. I've been super busy with life but still somehow have plenty of free time to waste on FaceBook. But I miss blogging so here I am.<br />
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Firstly, I'd like to ask you, how are you? I hope everything is going amazing for you and if not, I pray you get better soon!! If hugs will help, here: <a href="https://homeschooler4jesus.blogspot.com/2016/07/the-world-needs-more-hugs.html">hugs from me to you.</a> (Sorry the video at the end of that post doesn't work. It's an old post to be sure.)<br />
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Secondly, I thought I'd share just a little bit about what's going on in my life right now. The Life of a Homeschool Graduate who's celebrating her 2nd graduation anniversary hasn't been boring. 😁<br />
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My friends, family, and I went to go see my absolute all time favorite Broadway show put on by a community theatre group here in town. Let me tell you, don't underestimate community theatre because it was AAAMAAAZIIIIIING!!!<br />
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We got to chat with the amazing cast afterwards and they were sooo gracious. We snapped a few photos and had a few good laughs. They were just awesome. Fansies dreams come true.</div>
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At the end of April/ Beginning of May, I was blessed to be able to visit my Confirmation sponsor and family friends in Texas!! You may know I call myself a city girl but I was baptized a country girl in mud, sweat, water, and mosquito bites that week. We took care of their farm animals (goats, chickens, a lama, and dogs,) went fishing, did some gardening, played baseball, and all kinds of fun things. The highlight of my week there though was a Contra Dance in Dallas, TX. <br />
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The Contra Dance on Saturday night was a blast!! Thank you to all of my partners for graciously putting up with my mistakes and slow learning. All of the guys were complete gentlemen; Texas gentlemen. </div>
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My friends and I also went to see a high school production of <i>Singing in the Rain</i>. It was fantastic!! I love going to see shows with my friends so much. We all love talking about them and singing the songs together.<br />
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<br />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711157930868181634noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589614001292208399.post-48244376996450006432019-03-30T16:54:00.001-07:002019-03-30T16:59:01.869-07:00UnplannedHello friends! I wanted to share a post with you that I wrote on <a href="https://maidensformary.blogspot.com/2019/03/unplanned.html">Maidens for Mary</a> yesterday. On Thursday I went to see Unplanned, the new movie and took some friends again today. Please read through my post and I hope you go see Unplanned in a theater near you!!<br />
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<span class="_4yxo" style="font-family: inherit;">Until the day she saw something that changed everything, leading Abby Johnson to join her former enemies at 40 Days For Life, and become one of the most ardent pro-life speakers in America." </span><span class="_4yxo" style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal;">~ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UnplannedMovie/" style="color: #ffd966; text-decoration: none;">Unplanned Movie on Facebook</a></span></h3>
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I've been anxiously awaiting the release of this movie. The story seemed like a really good plot and the fact that it's a true story made it even more special. The trailer made it look well done and got me hooked. <i>Unplanned </i>looked like a film that was the first of it's kind. The first movie that would shake up the pro-life debate. I was praying it would really shed light on the subject. I walked into the theater smiling and greeting friends hoping it would not disappoint.</div>
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<i>Unplanned</i> is like no other movie you've seen before. The story draws you in, the actors did a wonderful job, and the whole movie was executed very well as a whole. No, it certainly did not disappoint. It exceeded my expectations. I knew it was going to be controversial, but really, it was <u>life changing</u>.</div>
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<i>Unplanned </i>reveals abortion for what it really is. It even exposes the different types of abortion. I knew abortion was bad. I knew it took one life and harmed another but most of the pro-life people like myself haven't actually seen the terrible physical and emotional harm abortion causes women. Yes, it's hard to watch. Yes, many movie-goers were shedding tears. There were gasps and sighs. "No one said abortion is pretty." And it isn't. It's actually a very terrible thing. It is the worst thing any expectant mother could go through. This movie opened my eyes and my heart compelling me to pray, work, and fight more than ever to end abortion.</div>
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What's more, it inspired me to really pray for and love the women who are contemplating, having, or have had an abortion. Often times they're pressured, scared, or think they have no other choice. They've never experienced the true love and light of God that will carry them and strengthen them through anything. So not only did <i>Unplanned</i> display the harm of abortion but it also beautifully displayed the power of God through prayer and our presence. I've participated in a few 40 Days for Life campaigns but this movie tells us how important our prayers and witness really are. When you pray out on the sidewalk in front of the abortion center, you never know how many lives you affect or save. This movie is full of love, grace, redemption and forgiveness.</div>
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Finally, I wanted to talk about the R rating of this film and why I saw it. The only other R rated film I've ever seen is <i>The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies </i>Extended Edition. It was rated R for extended and violent battle sequences. It was intense but was all CG so I was able to watch the film.</div>
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<i>Unplanned </i>was given an R rating for “some disturbing/bloody images”. Yes, there are bloody images but this is the horrible truth of abortion. Want to know what <i><u>Abby Johnson</u></i> said about the R rating <i>herself</i>? </div>
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Abby describes the scenes in this letter. Yes, I did close my eyes while the CG "abortion" was shown on the "ultrasound" but, <a href="https://abortionworker.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Dear-Parents-Letter-about-Unplanned.pdf" style="color: #ffd966; text-decoration: none;">like Abby said</a>, this movie is inspirational and happy as well. I knew I needed to see this movie and I'm so glad I did. When you understand how abortion hurts women, you are that much more equipped to pray for them and to help them.</div>
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So let's just think about this for a second. A 15-year-old girl in America can get an abortion without parental consent, but she can't see a movie about abortion without her parents. Doesn't make sense, does it?? There is no foul language, sex, nudity, or gun violence. So does <i>Unplanned </i>really deserve to be an R rated film? Probably not, but this rating proves that the MPAA thinks abortion is violent. And it is.</div>
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So please, go see <i><a href="https://www.unplannedfilm.com/" style="color: #ffd966; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Unplanned</a> </i>in theaters <b>this weekend </b>so we can tell Hollywood how important this film is. It's important to know how abortion affects women and that women deserve better than abortion. It's important to know the not-so-pretty truth. It's important to be inspired and motivated to pray for the end of abortion. Unplanned is like no other movie you've seen before. Vote with your ticket and invite your family and friends to see it with you! You will never see the pro-life movement the same way again.</div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711157930868181634noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589614001292208399.post-58228863888846567542019-03-28T10:59:00.002-07:002019-03-28T11:00:39.525-07:00My Imaginary Library...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just published <a href="https://homeschooler4jesus.blogspot.com/p/reading-resources.html">a new page</a> (<see link< or ^see above^) that's been long in the making of my favorite books! It's quite a long list and I'm sure it will be growing. I hope you enjoy and find some new favorites! What books do you enjoy again and again?</div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711157930868181634noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589614001292208399.post-20074709825180466962019-03-23T08:30:00.000-07:002019-03-28T10:50:45.025-07:00My first guest post... I think!Hello friends!!<br />
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It's almost been a month since my last post but I'm still here. There has been so much great stuff happening on my other 2 blogs!<br />
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For instance, Maidens for Mary is now on Facebook!! Please drop by and give us a like! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/maidens4mary/">https://www.facebook.com/maidens4mary/</a><br />
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Also, I posted two new posts on His Voice is Sweet. <a href="https://hisvoiceissweet.blogspot.com/2019/03/i-thirst.html">The first was a meditation</a> on prayer and God's thirst for us. <a href="https://hisvoiceissweet.blogspot.com/2019/03/video-investiture-of-contemplative.html">The second was a vide</a>o from the Investiture of a Dominican Nun. I hope you enjoy these!<br />
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But for reals, I'm here to share some exciting news with you! I wrote my first guest post!! 😄 I don't think I've ever done that before. Another amazing thing that I've never done before is writing a post on the significance of veiling in the Catholic Church. So now we can check 2 things off of the blog bucket list. (Is that even a thing?? Well, now it is. 😁)<br />
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So now I'd like to introduce you to my dear friend, Mary!! She has created her very own brand new blog: <a href="https://rambleswithasoutherngal.blogspot.com/">Rambles With a Southern Gal</a>!! Please go check her blog out and follow her! I was honored when she asked me to do a guest post on veiling for her. Stay tuned to her blog because she'll be posting a Catholic man's perspective on the topic too!<br />
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Enough of my chit-chat though. Please go read and enjoy <a href="https://rambleswithasoutherngal.blogspot.com/2019/03/veiling-in-presence-of-our-lord-and.html">Veiling in the Presence of Our Lord and Savior</a>. 😊<br />
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PS. Want to read the Male's perspective? It has now been published!! Go read it, <a href="https://rambleswithasoutherngal.blogspot.com/2019/03/veiling-from-males-perspective.html">here</a>. Thanks and God bless!</div>
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I thought of opening this post with a funny little bit of dialogue like, "Oh, hello there! *smiles and waves* You didn't expect to see me here, did you?" but that seemed cliché to me. What do you think? Instead, let's open it with....<br />
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...Mr. Collins dancing at the ball. Yeah, there we go. Much less cliché. 😜</div>
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I thought I had published this tag. I'm sorry it's been so long since you've seen anything here. I've been very busy at <a href="https://maidensformary.blogspot.com/">Maidens for Mary</a> and tutoring Latin. I'm glad you're here though. Well, I'm not 100% sure any more where this award came from, but I'd still like to answer the questions to share them with you all! Without further ado...here we go!<br />
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<strong>1. Are you a dog-person, or a cat-person, or both?</strong><br />
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I'm really more of a dog person. Cats can be cute, but dogs are man's best friend. I love my dog!<br />
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<strong>2. Do you have a song stuck in your head right now? If so, what is it?</strong><br />
The Story of the Tucks was stuck in my head this morning playing over and over!! <i>"'You can lead a horse to water'... 'I think she knows the phrase!'" </i>I love the Tucks... *sighs*<br />
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<strong>3. How big is your TBR pile? (TBR= To Be Read)</strong><br />
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Oh. It's big. (So far it's 258 titles on GR.) I have the rest of the AoGG series, books on faith and discernment, MANY Jane Austen books, fun books that are probably below my reading level, new novels my grandma has given me, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43627599-mrs-willows">Mrs. Willows</a> by the lovely Emma Forbes (I don't actually have a copy yet, shame on me,) and oh so many others!! (<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/74352837?order=d&shelf=to-read&sort=date_added">Here's my TBR shelf</a> on Goodreads. 😉)<br />
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<strong>4. Do you like blogging?</strong><br />
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Yes, I love blogging. It's a way I can connect with friends, like minded people, and share what I love with others. I have sort of moved on from this blog, but I still mean to finish up some old draft posts. You can find more of my recent work <a href="https://maidensformary.blogspot.com/search/label/Sarah">here</a> and <a href="http://www.hisvoiceissweet.blogspot.com/">here</a>!!<br />
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<strong>5. If you could live in any time period, which would you choose?</strong><br />
Ooooh... I think the early 1900's. The culture was refined, dresses were gorgeous, faith and morals were held in high esteem. And the hairstyles were beautiful! :D <br />
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<strong>6. Girly-girl, or t-shirt and jeans?</strong><br />
Girly-girl, all the way! I love my heels, skirts, dresses, lace and pretty jewelry!<br />
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<li>Mary Was Her Life: The Story of Sister Maria Teresa Quevedo</li>
<li>All Creatures Great and Small</li>
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<li>The Narnia series</li>
<li>Emma</li>
<li>The Rose and the Sword</li>
<li>The Story of a Soul</li>
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<strong>9. Do you like to travel by plane?</strong><br />
I do! I very much enjoyed it when I was little. I've gotten a little more motion sick during turbulence on more recent trips, but I still enjoy the whole experience. Especially the snacks! ;)<br />
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<strong>10. What is your least-favorite food, and why?</strong><br />
Oh boy... I can't name one. Maybe orange chicken especially in the frozen packages. It tends to be too chewy or gristly for me.<br />
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I love to color my adult coloring books, chat with friends on Skype or Google Hangouts, and when the weather's nice, I like to ride my bike. Pinterest is also a big thing. 😊</div>
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I know it was sort of short, but, what a fun tag! Feel free to answer your favorite questions below in the comments! Thanks for stopping by!! God bless!</div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711157930868181634noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589614001292208399.post-81540064475693277072018-12-19T12:30:00.000-08:002018-12-19T12:30:16.227-08:00Oh Infant Jesus, how I love Thee!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello everyone! Here's another draft post for you! I wanted to share something today about the Infant Jesus. He has always held a special place in my heart, especially the infant Jesus of Prague, but it hasn't been until recently that I am finding the connections He has to my other devotions! I apologize that this post is sort of short and unorganized. It's sort of a collection of pictures and selections I have compiled over the months.</div>
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St. Teresa of Avila and the Child Jesus</div>
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The following is a history of the devotion to the child Jesus from the <a href="http://infantkingoffering.org/devotion" target="_blank">Institute of Christ the King</a>.</div>
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Devotion to the Child Jesus dates back to the early Church. However, it really began to develop during the Middle Ages. St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony promoted it in the 13th century. Statues of the Infant Jesus then were made in various parts of Europe. In the 16th century and during the Baroque period which followed, the popularity of the Child Jesus grew in Spain under the influence of St. Teresa of Avila, the reformer of the Carmelite Order. St. Teresa would carry around with her statues of the Infant Jesus and enshrine them in the new convents which she founded. In Baroque Spain it became the custom to dress these statues in special robes as a sign of the royalty of Christ. From Spain, statues of the Infant Jesus were brought around the world. Missionaries brought the statue of the Holy Child to the Philippines where it is stilled honored at Cebu. A Spanish princess brought a statue of the Infant Child to Prague when she married a Czech nobleman. She gave the statue to the Carmelites in Prague, who loved this devotion, and miracles happened.</div>
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Like these historic statues, the Infant King statue venerated at the Shrine of Christ the King in Chicago originates from late 17th century Spain. Thus this statue is not meant to be a copy of another, but it is truly an original statue which came forth from this wave of devotion to the Infant Jesus during this time in history.</div>
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I find it very interesting that the devotion to The Infant Jesus was spread in part by Carmelites, whom I have a special closeness with.<br />
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The infant Jesus of Prauge told St. Cyril, a carmelite, <i>"The more you honor Me, the more I will bless you."</i><br />
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countries in the eighteenth century. Pope Leo XIII confirmed the Sodality
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devotion. Pope St. Pius X unified an organizing membership into a
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A Handbook of Catholic Sacramentals</i><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">, </span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
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Ann Ball</span><br />
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"Learn of the Infant Jesus to be little and to believe without doubt, to obey without reluctance, to be in want without murmuring, to work without presumption, to live in a spirit of humility and simplicity, and to strive for nothing else than to please God."</div>
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<span style="color: black;">I thought it very appropriate to share this special devotion so close to Christmas because we celebrate the birth of the Infant Jesus. May you all have a blessed Christmas season. If you'd like, there is also an absolutely wonderful meditation on Jesus in the crib <a href="http://www.tfp.org/meditation-next-child-god-crib/?fbclid=IwAR0eTCiRCZ4vt9GBR08tbVrJP1Sh1Y_XEUCxdIjdS1seVQo8J7z6FPQ-DDE">here</a>. </span><br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711157930868181634noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589614001292208399.post-3610020938284062992018-11-16T11:46:00.000-08:002018-11-16T11:46:15.956-08:00A Homeschooler's Guide to Thanksgiving!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello friends!!! Happy Fall!! This is one of my favorite seasons and I am so excited that Thanksgiving is just around the corner! How about you?</div>
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I was making a list of things for our family to do to prepare for this Thanksgiving Day when I thought to share a list with you too! Aside from the usual house cleaning chores, here are <b>8 </b>ways a homeschooler can help their family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!</div>
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<b>1. Clean your room.</b> Sometimes, the bedroom doors get closed when company comes over, but sometimes we need the extra space of a bedroom or playroom to play with the kids. It's a great idea to keep your room clean even a week before Thanksgiving prep so that when your mom asks you to clean your room, it's already done! You never know when you'll have extra surprise company who will need to stay in your room either. This is a great task to do well before the crazy food prep begins.<br />
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<b>2. Make place cards and festive decorations. </b> This is another fun task to do well in advance because you may be busy helping in other areas the week of Thanksgiving. You can even get all your siblings involved in this one. You can come up with fun designs of your own or find adorable and free printables on the internet! (Like <a href="http://grandmaideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Vintage-Thanksgiving-Dinner-Place-Cards.pdf">this one!</a>)</div>
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<b>3. Be available to run errands. </b>Do you have your driver's license? If so, that's great! I'm sure your parents would love if you're available to make a last minute run to the grocery store. Even if you're already out and about with your own plans, try to check and see if they need anything before you head home. </div>
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<b>4. Wash and press table linens. </b>This is something I forget about. If you have some free time, it would be great to wash and iron a tablecloth that's been folded and wrinkled in a box or drawer. This is a quick task that can enhance the look of your Thanksgiving table by another degree!</div>
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<b>5. Find things for the kids to do. </b>Because my sister and I are often helping my mom in the kitchen before Thanksgiving dinner, sometimes the visiting children are left to their own devices in the playroom. Try to find and set out a few things they can stay occupied with such as board games, coloring pages, and activities. For bonus points, create a fun game or craft that is Thanksgiving themed! (There are lots of great ideas and quick printables <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/sarah4jesus/autumn/">on Pinterest.</a>) One other fun thing to have is a paper tablecloth on the kids' table. Put some crayons in a cup and let them create a fun, festive, fall, design!</div>
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<b>6. Put together a Thanksgiving music playlist. </b>If you don't listen to Christmas music this early, put together a playlist on your iPod, Spotify, or find a station on the radio to play in the background during the evening. </div>
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<b>7. Give Thanks and be charitable. </b>The holidays can be a stressful and hectic time but let's try to do our best to be helpful and charitable. A lesson I learned many years ago in the Little Flowers Girls Group was to complete assigned chores and tasks <i style="font-weight: bold;">cheerfully, promptly, and completely.</i> Let's try to do all our chores this way for the love of God and in thanksgiving for all the blessings we've received. </div>
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<b>8.</b> <b>Finally,</b> <b>have a Happy Thanksgiving!!</b></div>
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From my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!!</div>
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711157930868181634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589614001292208399.post-32115665036731780722018-10-09T12:04:00.000-07:002018-10-09T12:07:27.833-07:00Books, Books, and Even More Books!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; line-height: 18px;">So a long, long, long time ago, I set up a poll to see which draft posts you would all like me to finish. This post received the most votes!! Thank you all for voting on the poll! It is probably one of my earliest drafts that I've been putting off. I'm not sure where or who it came from, but I know it made its rounds in the blogging world!</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i><br /></i></b> <b style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i>Describe your bookshelf (or wherever it is you keep your books-it doesn't actually have to be a shelf!) and where you got it from: </i></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; text-align: center;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; text-align: center;">I have to say, before starting this post, that my bookshelf in my room is a work in progress. I grew out of my bookshelf long ago, but haven't gotten a new one yet, so I actually have two, my sister's old one and mine! 😄 Because they are so small, I've had to remove some of my childhood or family favorites that I might otherwise have kept on the shelves. Most of my books are also double stacked. My bookshelves are beautiful dollhouse shaped with windows on the sides and are painted with green and pink accents on a white background.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i>Do you have any special or different way of organizing your books?</i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></i></b> <span style="font-family: "georgia";">Overall, my books are separated by subject and then organized by height. The top shelf of my green bookshelf is nick-nacks, statues, and other items. Then, the next shelf holds most of my Catholic, Saint, and Life of Faith series books. The third shelf holds some of my favorite books and series including Anne of Green Gables, Narnia, books written by Jane Austen, and other girly novels. 😊 The bottom shelf is all of my tall books, magazines, yearbooks, old paper dolls, and such. My pink bookshelf has journals and notebooks on the top shelf. The second shelf has devotionals, the Little House on the Prairie series, and my folded AoGG book. The third shelf holds miscellaneous books and folders.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i>What's the thickest (most amount of pages) book on your shelf?</i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></i></b> <span style="font-family: "georgia";">My <i>Christian Prayer</i> book (The Liturgy of the Hours) has 2080 pages.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i>What's the thinnest (least amount of pages) book on your shelf?</i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></i></b> <span style="font-family: "georgia";">I have a small booklet on St. Therese called<i> With Child-like Trust: The Spiritual Childhood of the Little Flower</i> which has 23 pages.</span><br />
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<b><i>Is there a book you received as a birthday gift?</i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></i></b>I received <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Downright-Dencey-Young-Adult-Library/dp/1883937795/ref=pd_ybh_a_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5ZHRKK84Q7685BZEEFD7" style="font-style: italic;">Downright Dencey</a> for my 16th birthday.<br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i>What's the smallest (height and width wise) book on your shelf?</i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></i></b> <span style="font-family: "georgia";">A small booklet titled<i> How to Choose Your Vocation in Life </i>measures 5½" tall and 3⅜" wide with 24 pages.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><i></i><br /></span></b> <span style="font-family: "georgia";"><i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Therese-Lisieux-Pierre-Descouvemont/dp/0802838367"><span id="goog_805816077"></span>Therese and Lisieux<span id="goog_805816078"></span></a> </i>measures 11⅜" tall, 9 and 3/16" wide, 1" binding, and 336 pages.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i><br /></i></b> The<i> Dominican Rosary Novena Book</i><br />
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<i><b>Most expensive book?</b></i><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b> My<i> <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Christian-Prayer-Catholic-Book-Publishing/dp/0899424066/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1526618360&sr=1-3&keywords=christian+prayer">Christian Prayer</a></i> book.<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><i></i><br /></span></b><i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32574171-an-unexpected-role">An Unexpected Role</a>, </i>by Leslea Wahl. You can find my review <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2483896800?book_show_action=false">here</a>.<br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, utopia, 'palatino linotype', palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i>Of all the books on your shelf, which was the first you read?</i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></i></b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Oh, I have no idea. 😶🙊</span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></i></b> <span style="font-family: "georgia";">Yes, haha. I have 2 copies of<i> The Catholic Girls Guide, Great Expectations, Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Rainbow Valley,</i> and<i> The Adventures of Tom Sawyer</i>.</span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></i></b> <span style="font-family: "georgia";">Yes, I only have one complete series on my shelves right now. I completed collecting my<i> Anne of Green Gables</i> series a while ago.</span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></i></b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Most recently, I received </span><i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32574171-an-unexpected-role">An Unexpected Role</a>. </i>The most recent book I've purchased is<i> </i><i style="font-family: georgia;"><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Emilys-Quest-Emily-Novels-Montgomery/dp/0553264931/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1526618945&sr=1-3&keywords=Emily%27s+quest&dpID=51Jo4oReWhL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch">Emily's Quest</a></i><span style="font-family: "georgia";"> at the thrift store a few months ago. Since it's the third book in the trilogy, It'll probably be a while before I get to read this.</span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></i></b><span style="font-family: "georgia";">Probably some of my childhood Saint books. The small tan one on the right in the picture below might be the oldest currently on my shelf. It's a book of Saints for Girls. 💕 (Oh, maybe <i>The Most Important Story Bible</i> is the oldest. I was around 5 or younger when we got that. 💕 It's pictured below with <i>Great Expectations.)</i></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></i></b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><i style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32574171-an-unexpected-role">An Unexpected Role</a> </i><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard;">was published in 2016. </span>The next most recent (since I've used that book in 3 answers now) is<i> <a href="https://carmelitesistersocd.com/product/book-moments-of-grace/">Moments of Grace</a></i> by the Carmelite Sisters, copyright 2014.</span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></i></b> <span style="font-family: "georgia";">I can't tell for sure since many old books are only printed with the original copyright date, but I believe the oldest book I have is<i> <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Month-Blessed-Sacrament-Classic-Reprint/dp/1440049556/ref=pd_sbs_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1440049556&pd_rd_r=7RV2980HBYTSXF7R86BN&pd_rd_w=Ad4f2&pd_rd_wg=bkxzA&psc=1&refRID=7RV2980HBYTSXF7R86BN">Month of Mary: Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament</a></i> by St. Peter Julian Eymard. The copyright is 1903 and the author is called Fr. Eymard so this copy is presumably from before his canonization (1962).</span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></i></b> <b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/40-Days-Life-Discover-Expanded/dp/0988287072/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1526619591&sr=1-2&keywords=40+days+for+life&dpID=517D6fYoY-L&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch">40 Days for Life - Discover What God Has Done...Imagine What He Can Do</a></span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></i></b> <span style="font-family: "georgia";">I've let many people borrow dear books so I wouldn't say I'm overly protective of any books. However, I use my copy of<i> The Catholic Girls Guide</i> so much that I don't think I would be able to loan it out for an extended period of time. I do highly recommend getting your own copy to every girl and young woman!!</span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></i></b> <span style="font-family: "georgia";">My first copy of <i><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Anne-Avonlea-Green-Gables-Book/dp/0553213148/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1526620162&sr=1-4&keywords=anne+of+avonlea&dpID=518eMRAo3RL&preST=_SY344_BO1,204,203,200_QL70_&dpSrc=srch">Anne of Avonlea</a></i>, which I bought at a small thrift store in Washington State, was pretty well loved when I bought it and I have since read it a few times and loaned it to my grandma, so it's been very well loved.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><i><br /></i></span></b> <span style="font-family: "georgia";"><i><a href="https://store.pauline.org/english/books/imitation-of-christ-en-us/sortfield/productname/txtsearch/imitation#gsc.tab=0">The Imitation of Christ</a>.</i> Isn't it pretty?! I received it for my Confirmation and it is a great book, but since I read a lot of excerpts from it in my <a href="https://truedevotionals.com/manual-for-total-consecration/">Manual for Total Consecration to Mary</a>, I haven't used this copy as much, but I certainly want to read it in full soon.</span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></i></b> <i><span style="font-family: "georgia";">St. Angela Merici: Leading People to God.</span></i><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><i><br /></i></span></b> <span style="font-family: "georgia";"><i><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/He-My-Heaven-Elizabeth-Trinity/dp/0935216251/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1526621018&sr=1-1&keywords=He+is+my+heaven">He is my Heaven: The Life of Elizabeth of the Trinity</a></i> is actually a book I bought for my sister who, after reading it, insisted that I read it. I kept it on my shelf ever since.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><i><br /></i></span></b> <span style="font-family: "georgia";"><i><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Expectations-Clothbound-Classics-Dickens-Hardcover/dp/B00NPP6N26/ref=sr_1_14?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1526621110&sr=1-14&keywords=Great+Expectations">Great Expectations</a></i> (Also,<i> The Imitation of Christ </i>above<i>.</i>)</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><i><br /></i></span></b> I've had <span style="font-family: "georgia";"><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Kathleens-Shaken-Dreams-Life-Faith/dp/1928749259/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1526621332&sr=1-1&keywords=Kathleen%27s+Shaken+Dreams"><i>Kathleen's Shaken Dreams</i></a> for a long, long time now.</span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></i></b><i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32574171-an-unexpected-role">An Unexpected Role</a> </i>by Leslea Wahl! Ha! I (sort of) won it in a giveaway.<br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "georgia";"><br /></span></i></b> <span style="font-family: "georgia";">If you still have time, <a href="http://moviesmeetmatch.blogspot.com/2017/05/book-tag-tag-im-it.html">Movie Critic</a> tagged me for the Book Tag! (again, so sorry it's taken me sooo long...)<br /><br />The rules:<br />1. You must be honest.<br />2. You must answer every question.<br />3. You must tag at least 4 people.</span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-family: inherit;">1.) What book has been on your shelf the longest? </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b> <span style="font-family: "georgia";">Probably </span><i style="font-family: georgia;">The Most Important Story Bible </i><span style="font-family: "georgia";">(as mentioned above)</span><i style="font-family: georgia;">.</i><br />
<b><u><br /></u></b> <b><span style="font-family: inherit;">2.) What is your current read, your last read, and the book you'll read next? </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b> Currently reading: <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8539607-the-story-of-a-soul">The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15904706-the-catholic-girl-s-guide">The Catholic Girl's Guide: Counsels & Devotions for Girls in the Ordinary Walks of Life</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31376691-jesus-king-of-love">Jesus, King of Love</a> </i>by Fr.<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "lato" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> </span>Mateo Crawley-Boevey, and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13778405-tuning-in-to-god-s-call">Tuning In to God's Call</a>.<br />
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Last read: <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35123548-the-austen-escape">The Austen Escape</a>, </i>by Katherine Reay.<br />
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Next read: Maybe <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/80977.In_This_House_of_Brede?ac=1&from_search=true">In This House of Brede</a> </i>by Rumor Godden (Here's my whole TBR shelf <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/74352837-sarah?shelf=to-read">link</a>.)<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">4.) What book do you keep telling yourself you'll read, but you probably won't? </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b> <span style="font-family: inherit;">I can't say for sure, but probably <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17432430-jane-austen-s-charlotte">Jane Austen's Charlotte: Her Fragment of a Last Novel, Completed, by Julia Barrett</a>. </i>I checked it out at the library months ago and still haven't read it. I'm probably just going to end up returning it.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Retirement?!?! I've never ever thought that far ahead, girlie! 😂🙈<b> </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Definitely wait 'till the end! I do not like spoilers. I'm especially glad I waited to go looking at Pinterest or read part of the end of <i>Emma</i> because it's written like a mystery and the book unfolded ever so nicely before my eyes as I read. 💖</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Again! I can't choose!! Anne of Green Gables, firstly. Maybe Emma, Molly from <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/117079.Young_Pioneers">Young Pioneers</a>, or I'm sure there's another book character I'm forgetting. 🤷</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />9.) Do you have a book that reminds you of something specific in your life? (Place, time, person?) </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Place: My first copy of <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1782865.Anne_of_Green_Gables">Anne of Green Gables</a> </i>reminds me of the first chiropractic office my family went to. I always loved reading it while waiting in the waiting room and telling the receptionist about it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Time: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/992242.St_John_Bosco_and_Saint_Dominic_Savio?ac=1&from_search=true">Saint John Bosco and Saint Dominic Savio</a> reminds me of the time in my life when I first wanted to become a sister. St. Mary Mazzarello was just a small part of St. John Bosco's story, but I liked reading about her and she was a great inspiration to me.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Person: The books that my grandmother gave me always remind me of her, even when I just glance at them. I love you, Granny!🤗😘</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Recently I gave two friends my last two copies of <i>The Story of a Soul </i>because we were talking about St. Therese, Carmelites, and simplicity. I had originally purchased 5 copies to try and start a book club with girls in my Little Flowers group, but it never panned out so over the years I've slowly given them away. I'm so happy I'm able to share them with friends and share the "Little Way" of St. Therese.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">12.) Which book has been with you most places? </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b> <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15904706-the-catholic-girl-s-guide">The Catholic Girl's Guide: Counsels & Devotions for Girls in the Ordinary Walks of Life</a> </i>I take it all sorts of places to use it as a prayer book. My first copy is so small that I can take it anywhere in a purse!</div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b> One didn't come to mind right away, but now that I think about it, <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/76817.A_Little_Princess">A Little Princess</a> </i>has beautiful descriptions of food that I'd love to eat!</div>
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I tag those who have ever read 5 or more of the books I have mentioned in this post! You can do 1 or even both tags!</div>
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I hope you enjoyed reading this super long post! Have you read any of the books I've mentioned? Let me know in the comments. God bless!</div>
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I was blessed to attend my first March for Life in Washington D.C. with my family this year. We got to listen to many incredible speakers who shared their personal life stories. Here are some of my favorite quotes from the 2018 March for life.</div>
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"More than two-hundred and forty years ago, our founders wrote words that have echoed through the ages. They declared these truths to be self-evident. That we are, each of us, endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights. And that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." ~Vice President of the United States, Michael R. Pence<br />
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"It was such a small thing, this loving exchange, and the impact reaches into eternity. You man not see the impact of your love, but God sees it. The love of your heart is totally unique to you and only you can give it. Your love saves lives." ~Sr. Bethany Madonna, Sisters of Life</div>
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"Under my administration, we will always defend the very first right in The Declaration of Independence and that is the right to life." ~President of the United States, Donald J. Trump</div>
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"We are protecting the sanctity of life and the family as the foundation of our society. But this movement can only succeed with the heart and the soul and the prayer of the people." ~President of the United States, Donald J. Trump</div>
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"...And most importantly of all, it is the gift of life itself. That is why we march. That is why we pray. And that is why we declare that America's future will be filled with goodness, peace, joy, dignity, and life for every child of God." ~President of the United States, Donald J. Trump<br />
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"Life is winning in America because love saves lives." ~Vice President of the United States, Michael R. Pence</div>
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"..This is a movement that is on the rise. And do you know why the pro-life movement is on the rise? Because truth is on our side! Life begins at conception. You know why the pro-life movement is on the rise? Because science is on our side! ... And most importantly, the pro-life movement is on the rise because love is on our side. We believe every person is worthy of love and dignity. That is why the pro-life movement is on the rise." ~House Speaker Paul Ryan<br />
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Hello dear friends!! I was indirectly tagged (so to speak) for the Catholic Tag by Maddi Elaine @ <a href="https://shortandsweetstyle.wixsite.com/shortandsweetstyle/single-post/2018/02/05/-Catholic-Tag">Short and Sweet Style</a>! This looked like a very fun tag about my Faith that is so very dear to my heart. (This is one of the draft posts I've been meaning to finish for <i>forever</i>, so here you go!!)</div>
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<b>What is your rite?</b><br />
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It's the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite.<br />
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<b>Cradle/Convert/Revert?</b><br />
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Cradle Catholic<br />
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<b>Year You Were Baptized?</b><br />
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2000<br />
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<b>Year You Received Your First Communion?</b><br />
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2007<br />
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<b>Confirmation Saint?</b><br />
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St. Mariam Bouardy and St. Therese of Liseux<br />
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<b>Name of Current Parish?</b><br />
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St. Bridget of Ireland<br />
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<b>Parish Groups You Belong To?</b><br />
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I don't belong to any groups at present, but I have been a member of our Schola Cantorum/Choir for years. I also hope to start a Young Adult group.<br />
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<b>Prayers You Say Every Day?</b><br />
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The Morning Offering, an Ave Maria for my vocation, sometimes morning prayer from the Divine Office, and the rosary.<br />
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<b>Religious Items You Travel With?</b><br />
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My rosary, holy water, my veil for Mass,<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15904706-the-catholic-girl-s-guide"> The Catholic Girls' Guide</a>, my miraculous medal, St. Benedict medal bracelet, and Saint bracelet. Most of the time I have a spiritual reading book in my bag as well.<br />
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<b>Do You Go To Adoration?</b><br />
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Yes, my family and I used to go to weekly Children's Adoration, but now I am going occasionally by myself.<br />
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<b>Last Time You Went To Confession?</b><br />
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First Friday Mass<br />
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<b>Color of Your Favorite Rosary?</b><br />
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My favorite rosary that I like to use is actually Jerusalem wood.<br />
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<b>Convert That Helped Your Faith?</b><br />
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Tim Staples and my Confirmation sponsor.<br />
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<b>Cradle Catholic That Helped Your Faith?</b><br />
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Well, my mom and dad, of course. I'm not sure if he is a cradle Catholic, but I met this priest a couple of times at a conference, Fr. Christopher Bernabe, and he has been very influential in my vocation discernment.<br />
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<b>Weirdest Thing About Being Catholic?</b><br />
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It's really a small world when you're a Catholic. Even more so when you're a Catholic who attends the TLM. Everybody seems to know everybody!!<br />
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<b>Best Thing About Being Catholic?</b><br />
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I loved Maddi Elaine's answer. There are so many things. Honestly, I want to say the best thing about being Catholic is the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. The fact that we can receive the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus Christ at Mass. I love being able to commune with Him in the silent moments after I receive Him. I also love having Mary as my spiritual Mother!<br />
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<b>Your Patron Saints?</b><br />
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St. Rose of Lima, St. Barbara, St. Mariam Bouardy, St. Therese of Liseux, St. Genisius, St. Cecilia, and St. Gregory.<br />
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<b>Favorite Saint?</b><br />
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How can I name just one?!?! All my patron Saints, St. John Bosco, St. Edith Stein, St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Camillus de Lellis, St. Teresa of Avila, and St. Mary Mazzarello. I also enjoy St. Louis Marie de Montfort, and St. Catherine of Sienna. A few venerables are also worth mentioning here; Ven. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, Ven. Maria Teresa of Jesus, and Ven. Mother Luisita.<br />
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<b>Favorite Parable?</b><br />
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Well, I think I would say the parable of the Pearl of Great Price (Matt. 13:44-46) and The Friend at Midnight (Luke 11:5-13).<br />
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<b>Favorite Psalm?</b><br />
<b><br /></b> Psalm 65 Thanksgiving for God's Blessings<br />
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<b>Favorite Religious Order?</b><br />
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Carmelites, definitely.<br />
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<b>Favorite Catholic Singer/Band?</b><br />
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There are so many!! The Priests, The Benedictine Sisters of Mary Queen of Apostles, and The Annie Moses Band.<br />
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<b>Favorite Spiritual Author?</b><br />
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Fr. Lasance, St. Therese, St. Louis Marie de Montfort, and Fr. Laux.<br />
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<b>Favorite Prayer?</b><br />
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Prayers of St. Thomas Aquinas before and after Holy Communion, The Saint Andrew's Christmas Novena, and this Sigh to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament:<br />
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<b>Favorite Marian Devotion?</b><br />
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The Rosary and Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary according to St. Louis Marie de Montfort.<br />
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<b>Favorite Pope?</b><br />
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I'm not really sure. There are many who did great things.<br />
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<b>Favorite Biblical Character?</b><br />
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Aside from Mary, maybe Job and Jeremiah. They are both characters with sad stories but are inspiring to me in my faith. They stayed strong and trusted in the Lord even in terribly hard times.<br />
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<b>Favorite Catholic Movie?</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047216/?ref_=nv_sr_1">The Miracle of Marcelino</a> (1955), <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286218/?ref_=nv_sr_1">Therese</a> (2004) and <a href="https://www.ignatius.com/Saint-John-Bosco-P2245.aspx">Saint John Bosco: Mission to Love</a><br />
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<b>Favorite Catholic Song?</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VLig0vdtk8"><i>Dormi Jesu</i></a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3yAsnFzfh8&feature=youtu.be"><i>Herzliebster Jesu</i></a>. Each song relates a beautiful and pivotal moment in our redemption history. <i>Dormi Jesu</i> from the nativity of Our Lord, and <i>Herzliebster Jesu</i> from His passion and death. Oh! And then there's <i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJYY2bh_E50">Sicut Cervus</a>, </i>one of my all-time favorites. 😊<br />
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I haven't read many full encyclicals, but I did read <a href="http://w2.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_25071968_humanae-vitae.html">Humanae Vitae</a> and loved it.<br />
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<b>Favorite Marian Hymn?</b><br />
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Ave Maria<br />
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<b>Favorite Book Written By A Saint?</b><br />
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"Story of A Soul" by St. Therese of the Child Jesus<br />
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<b>Favorite Catholic Meme?</b><br />
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<b>Favorite Liturgical Season?</b><br />
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Christmas! But to be honest with you, Lent really grew on me this year. It really helped me to grow as a person and in my discernment.<br />
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<b>Favorite Feast Day?</b><br />
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St. Therese's feast day!<br />
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<b>Favorite Part of Mass?</b><br />
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The consecration of the host and the chalice. It's the most important part of the Mass y'all. It is the moment that Heaven is opened and Jesus becomes present on the altar. It is the unbloodied re-presentation of Jesus' once and for all sacrifice on Calvary. When the priest elevates the host and chalice, you are seeing Jesus lifted up on the cross on Calvary.<br />
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Ok, what's the difference between a song and a hymn? One of my favorite sacred hymns might be <i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJJ3fq25oSk">God of Mercy and Compassion</a>. </i>There's also <i>O Come and Mourn with Me a While</i>. (I'm sorry, I can't find a good YouTube video for it.) I'm sure there are others, but the Lenten ones move me so very much and even stay in my head throughout the year.<br />
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<b>Favorite Gospel?</b><br />
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I want to say Luke, but I don't remember why.<br />
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<b>Favorite Martyr?</b><br />
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St. Cecilia and St. Edith Stein.<br />
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<b>Favorite (approved) Title of Our Lady?</b><br />
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel<br />
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<b>Favorite Bible Translation?</b><br />
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The Douay Rheims<br />
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<b>Religious Life of Married?</b><br />
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Whatever God wants. Right now, I do believe I'm leaning towards the religious life.<br />
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<b>Homeschooling or Catholic School?</b><br />
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Homeschooling<br />
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<b>G.K. Chesterton or C.S. Lewis?</b><br />
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I haven't read much of either (shame on me) but since I did enjoy Narnia as a kid, I'll say C.S. Lewis.<br />
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<b>St. Paul or St. Peter?</b><br />
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St. Paul<br />
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<b>St. Thomas Aquinas or St. Augustine?</b><br />
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St. Thomas Aquinas. I've read more of his work.<br />
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Wow!! That was a lot of fun! Thank you all so much for reading! It's always wonderful to examine your Faith "personality," so to speak. 😉 If you'd like, please go ahead and complete the tag yourself! May God bless you always!<br />
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Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15711157930868181634noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-589614001292208399.post-20634946958658791262018-08-16T14:56:00.001-07:002018-08-17T10:38:53.359-07:00Favorite Hairstyles For YouHello friends,<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today I wanted to share with you a fantastic blog dedicated to pretty and feminine hairstyles, tips, and tutorials! <span style="font-family: inherit;">It all started when <span style="background-color: white;">two </span><a href="http://www.setonhome.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: inherit; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Seton</a><span style="background-color: white;"> homeschooled, high school girls (who live over 9,437 miles apart) were obsessed with hairstyling, but they needed an outlet to share their ideas. </span></span><a href="https://setongirlshairstyles.com/">Seton Girls' Hairstyles</a> blog was born and now you can find tons of cute hairstyle tutorials and more on this wonderful website!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is always so great when homeschoolers who use the same curriculum are able to connect, sometimes across the globe! Thanks to online classes and discussion forums, homeschoolers like these girls and myself have been able to make great friends and find common interests.</span><br />
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I would love to share 5 of my favorite hairstyles they've posted, but don't stop there. Once you've seen my favorites, please go check out their <a href="https://setongirlshairstyles.com/2017/06/15/gallery-2/">Hairstyle Gallery</a> for all of the step-by-step tutorials they've done and then pick your own favorites to try!<br />
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<a href="https://setongirlshairstyles.com/2017/12/29/dutch-braided-updo-for-short-hair/">Dutch Braided Updo for Short Hair</a><br />
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I'm soo super duper sorry I haven't been on here to finish my drafts. Life has been just a tad bit busy. Let's see just how crazy. But first....<br />
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I'm so happy to see that my blog had 1,023 page views in May! Wow! This is the first time I've hit over 1,000. Thank you all so much for being great followers. I'm so glad I can share just a little bit of the life of a homeschooler with you. Hopefully, you're enjoying what you find here.<br />
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I thought I would do a little life update today. I promise you, those draft posts are coming soon!<br />
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<i>I am praying... </i>That God guides me in the discernment of my vocation. But I am not impatient so much right now. Just praying and waiting. I am praying and asking Mary to keep and guide me under her mantle especially. I am also praying and reading to renew my <a href="https://maidensformary.blogspot.com/2018/04/ad-jesu-per-mariam.html">Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary</a> on August 15th, the feast of The Assumption.<br />
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<i>I am enjoying</i>... Summer. I wouldn't say my summer is slow right now, but my mom and I just got back from a whirlwind weekend and my sister got back from a 10-day trip, so now the family is all back together and we are relaxing. Well, sort of. Life still keeps us busy.</div>
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<i>I am writing... </i>A blog post on <i>Vocation Mythbusters </i>for <a href="http://www.hisvoiceissweet.blogspot.com/">my other blog</a>. I am also working on a few different stories for fun.</div>
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<i>I am contemplating... </i>One of the chapters in <i>Jesus, King of Love</i> on Humility. I just read the first page in meditation on Monday, but I can't stop thinking about it. I will have a blog post on that topic shortly as well.</div>
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<i>I am doing... </i>I tutored two students in Latin this morning at the library. Then, this afternoon, my family and I met up with great friends from MT for yummy Mediterranean food finished off by scrumptious Baklava ice cream! 😮😋</div>
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All in all, this summer is going very well. And although life can get busy, or hard, or sad, we must always keep our eyes fixed on Jesus in Heaven. Our goal is to get there. I hope all that I do will help me and the souls around me get to Heaven.</div>
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Wait... what does that title say?! Party?? Like The Life of a Homeschooler is... ending?!?! Yes, you read that correctly. I'm not exactly sure how else to say it. "Partying is such sweet sorrow"??</div>
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This is my <b>150th post</b> here at TLoaH!!! So we are going to celebrate!!</div>
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I'm so thankful and blessed that God has let me share my homeschooling, life adventures, and thoughts with you all here. Each and every one of you have played a great part in this blog and my life. 4 years. 33 followers. 150 posts. It has been amazing and I'm so glad I started this blog and stuck with it. I've loved writing and designing this special little corner. I've loved getting to know you wonderful friends. Thank you for being here and for your support.</div>
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Now it's been just about a year since I graduated high school, but this blog is named The Life of a Homeschooler. That title isn't quite correct anymore, now is it? So, after careful prayer, deliberation, and thought, I have decided that TLoaH has served it's purpose very well. But now, it is time to move on to new and exciting things. I will continue blogging at my recently created blog, <a href="http://www.hisvoiceissweet.blogspot.com/">His Voice is Sweet</a>. I also just became a contributor over at <a href="https://maidensformary.blogspot.com/">Maidens for Mary</a>. Please go check it out!</div>
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Finally, to celebrate the <strike>legacy</strike> mission of The Life of a Homeschooler, I want to celebrate this anniversary with an "Ask me Anything (about homeschooling)" post! So, ask me any questions you have about homeschooling (or this blog) in the comments below!! I can't wait!</div>
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Thank you all for being such wonderful friends and faithful followers. Stay tuned in the weeks to come for the rest of my posts and finally the answers to my questions!!</div>
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As some of you may know, I have a <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/sarah4jesus/snail-mail-journaling-writing/">journaling board over on Pinterest</a>. I just found many fun and creative pins of inspiration for blogging, Facebook posts, and journaling. This gave me an idea to choose one challenge a month, share it here at the beginning of the month, challenge you to join me, and then post some or all of the challenge answers here or on my FB!! What do you think??<br />
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My mind had started to wander at the beginning of the homily, but it was soon brought to attention by this statement from the priest. Our greatness is in God's glory. Christ proved His divinity in the Transfiguration. He showed us that we can follow Him in His suffering and cross because we will then share in His glory and resurrection!</div>
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If God didn't exist, life would not have a purpose. We would have nothing to live for. No God means no Heaven and no eternal life. So maybe we would enjoy things of this world, like musicals or ice cream, but ultimately, there would be no greater good. We would live one day to the next in fear of impending and unknown death. With no purpose to life, our lives have no importance and therefore no <i>dignity</i>. </div>
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This is why there is such a disrespect for the dignity of human life in our culture and world today. With no eternal purpose, every human being would just be a "clump of cells" walking about the earth one breath from extinction. Without God and eternity, all life would be meaningless. But because God does exist and we have been redeemed by His death and resurrection, each and every life has a purpose and therefore, human dignity. Each person is a child of God, created for a unique purpose that only they can fulfill. That's why, even the unborn baby, the handicapped, and the elderly are worthy of our respect and protection.</div>
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For years I've watched the March for Life on TV. For years I've chatted with other MODG students online about their trips to the March and the Annual MODG Winter Ball. For years I've seen pictures of MODGers in formal attire dancing the night away and marching the next morning among hundreds of thousands of pro-life Americans. I've planned and wished, talked and dreamed about attending the March for Life with my school, Mother of Divine Grace School.</div>
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Then, this Christmas, my family received the news that we would be going to the 45th Annual March for Life in Washington D.C. as our Christmas present. I was thrilled!!! My sister and I couldn't wait to tell our friends and classmates that we'd be meeting them for the first time in just about a month!</div>
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Our plane took off at 7:20AM on Wednesday morning and we landed in Washington D.C. around 6:00PM. It was a long day of flying, but we made it. After putting on our new heavy winter coats, we gathered our luggage and headed out to the curb. Oh boy, at 18 degrees, was it cold for this warm, desert girl!! When we arrived at the hotel, the lobby was abuzz with MODGers and their families. We got to meet many people that night. Some we already knew from online classes and the discussion boards, others were new friends I was very glad to meet. We had to make a quick run for some groceries that night, so we bundled up even more with hats, gloves, coats, and boots to walk a block to the store. In the darkness, I could tell we were in a business area of town surrounded by tall buildings all around. But of course, I wasn't able to take too much in because I was focused on keeping up with my family as we trudged uphill in the cold.</div>
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On Thursday morning, we slept in. Staying up late after a 3 hour time loss is exhausting! 😜 Once everyone was up and ready, we ventured out into the now sunlit streets to get some lunch and head over to the March for Life Expo! That was a fun excursion. The air was cold but I stayed warm all bundled up and walking briskly. I liked the area, all the people walking about, the tall buildings, and the excitement of the day. Then, we arrived at the Metro station.</div>
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These are the longest escalators I have EVER seen!! And I had to ride downwards first! (And people... I DO NOT like down escalators.) So, if you've never ridden on a metro or subway, these are trains underground. But of course to get down there, you have to go down escalators or elevators. Some escalators aren't this long, but I guess the Rosslyn station is pretty far below the streets. (This is actually the 5th longest escalator in the Washington D.C. Metro system.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosslyn_station#/media/File:Rosslyn_Escalators_(full).jpg">¹</a>) Now the really scary thing about these escalators is that when you watch people on the other side going the opposite direction as you, they seem like they are leaning extremely forward or backward (depending on the direction they're going.) This illusion is caused by the lines on the tunnel wall. The wall looks straight up and down, making the people look tilted. It's weird.</div>
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Anyway!! Whenever we traveled a far distance in the city by foot, we used the metro to help get us to our destination. You buy a card loaded with fare, scan it to open a Disneyland like gate, make sure everyone made it through, and then, down the escalators you go! Once you get into the actual metro tunnel, you are overwhelmed by the trains, people, and sometimes, crowds. Our first metro trip wasn't very crowded, thank goodness. On first walking into the tunnel, we all felt like we were in the train station from the Prince Caspian movie and we might be whisked away to Narnia with the arrival of the next train.</div>
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We received great instructions and directions on how the metro works from Mrs. Sebastian, so thankfully we made it to our first destination without any trouble. We went up a much shorter escalator, walked a little farther, and then made it to the March for Life Expo!</div>
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All too soon, we had to make our way back to the hotel to get ready for the Mother of Divine Grace Annual Winter Ball. We got all gussied up in fancy dresses, shoes, earrings, and make-up and then headed downstairs to take class pictures in the lobby. Now, there were no stairs, so all the dancers, their parents, their siblings, and even people who weren't part of our group but just guests at the hotel were ALL trying to use two slow elevators at the same time. It was CRAZY!! 🤣<br />
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It began with a delicious dinner with friends and then, Mary Claire, a junior in MODG, gave <a href="https://www.facebook.com/motherofdivinegrace/videos/1963632403676757/?hc_ref=ARRVvL2ajFW-ZKbqRpNYMD-KVJR2FGEM_Imk10WIlrKmE7nW-uKuwQBYnhI0-ba04XM">a very good and inspiring speech</a> on why we were actually at the march. We must not only go to church just because we have to, or march because all our friends are there, but because we love God and our fellow man (born and unborn). We must let God's love and light shine through every word, deed, and act we do. We receive God in the Eucharist at Mass and then we go out in the world to "march" and share the grace, love, and light we receive with every single person we come in contact with.</div>
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<b><i>"If every single person in this room made the conscious decision to live life so that others would see Christ's true love, purity, and mercy in every word and action that they made, this world would not be the same place."</i></b></div>
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I got to dance with many fine young men. The dance pictured above was called "The Cinderella Dance" as each young lady put one of her shoes in the middle of the floor. Each young man had to pick up a shoe and find the girl that it belonged to. That was sweet fun. We danced swing dances, line dances, the Cha-Cha Slide, the Cotton Eye Joe, The Cupid Shuffle, and even some waltzing. The music selection wasn't my favorite, but it was definitely fun to dance with friends, get to know people, and spend good time together.</div>
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After an incredible rally and inspiring speakers, the 45th Annual March for Life commenced!! The street was filled with hundreds of thousands of people praying, chanting, singing, smiling, and marching for LIFE!! It was such an amazing experience. I was surrounded by fellow Americans who, like myself, are sick and tired of the lie of abortion. It is not your only hope. It is your baby's death. It is not healthcare. It is the destruction of someone else's life. The baby inside the mother's womb is not just a clump of cells. Science and technology have proven that. The baby is a living human being complete with it's own DNA from the moment of conception. The baby is not a parasite, or even a potential human. It is a person with a soul endowed by his or her Creator with unalienable rights. Among these rights are the right to LIFE, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. All of us present at the march, and so many others throughout the country, want to end the horrors of abortion. We want to end the killing of innocent human lives. We want to love mothers, fathers, and their children. We want each person to be able to experience LIFE and live it to the fullest. We want to protect all life, as our MODG t-shirts put it, "From Womb to Tomb."</div>
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How will we achieve the end of abortion? We will do this with love. We will do this through the One who is Love. We will do this by the love He gave us in His birth at Bethlehem. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">We will do this by the Love He gave us in His </span>death and resurrection. We will love mothers, fathers, and their children with the love God gave to us. Why? Because<b> love saves lives</b>. We were made to love and so we will not be truly happy unless we love one another the way Christ loves us. This will not be easy. This will not be popular. But when we love LIFE, we will be able to live it to the fullest and live in God's love eternally in Heaven.</div>
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This is why we march. Because every single human being deserves the chance to live, love, and be loved.</div>
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🎶<b><i>"The greatest thing you'll ever learn<br /> Is just to love and be loved in return"</i></b>🎶</div>
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After the march, we walked up to St. Mary's church for the Nellie Gray Mass in honor of the woman who founded the March for Life.<br />
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Finally, we headed back towards the hotel and had Chipotle for dinner with amazing friends!! ❤</div>
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We had so much fun and even more awesome adventures together as a family and with friends, but alas, this post is already so long and I really just wanted to share with you about the March for Life, so I will save the rest for another post.</div>
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Were you able to attend the March for Life? Have you ever been before? If not, do you have one locally in your hometown? I'd love to know why you march!! Please let me know in the comments below. And, if you read this all the way, thank you and congrats!!! God bless you!</div>
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<span style="color: #2e2e2e;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hello friends!! Look at this fun tag I <strike>stole</strike> found! 😉 It's all about those moving pictures on the internet which describe our lives sooo well, make us laugh till we cry, or just cry... Chloe did a great job at this over at her blog, <a href="http://theshyintrovert.blogspot.com/2017/09/a-day-in-life-explained-by-gifs-plus.html">Rustling Thoughts</a>. So, I'll have a go! Here are the rules...</span></span><br />
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But if I must get up, I must. This was sooo me during early morning Latin class.</div>
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L<span style="color: #2e2e2e; font-family: inherit;">unch rolls around as a welcome break.</span><br />
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Anyway... 😊 Then it's lunch time!</div>
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After lunch, I do some reading. Maybe <i><a href="http://www.setonbooks.com/viewone.php?ToView=P-RL12-11">Following Christ in the World</a></i>, <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Economics-One-Lesson-Shortest-Understand/dp/0517548232/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1508288034&sr=8-1&keywords=economics+in+one+lesson">Economics In One Lesson</a></i>, or a book for fun.</div>
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Then I give myself some time to do something for fun. Something exciting. Something new.</div>
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Now I'm writing a new story!</div>
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Time to help with dinner!</div>
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The evening consists of different things... often listening to music. And having my own private show. 😉<br />
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I don't really know what gif would describe me sleeping... but this one is very accurate.</div>
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So that's about it!! What is your favorite gif in this post? if you'd like, I'd love to see you take up this tag on your own blog! Have fun and God bless!</div>
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