Catholic Mamas- August 2009

[AnnieA]

Happy August mamas! I didn't see a new thread for August so I figured I would start one.

We need lots of prayers this morning. DH finally : got a job offer and he goes in the morning to hear the specifics of their offer. Lots of prayers please that it will be enough money for us and it will have reasonable benefits!

In other news, DH and I have been going through a rough patch because of all the stress surrounding him not working and money being tight and issues with his ex-wife. He went in yesterday and talked with one of our priests and loved it! : He wants us to go in tomorrow and talk to him again together. I've been praying for months that his heart will soften to the idea of bringing another child into our family and I can see how it's been working in small ways. I'm hopeful that our priest will help out in this process as well.

[BMG580]

AnnieA- I hope the job is just what your husband and family need. My husband was laid off for 8 months several years ago before we had children. It really was so stressful and hurtful to our relationship because we just didn't have enough money for the necessities. I totally understand and I hope things get better soon.

Hi to everyone else!

[Mamatoabunch]

Having a dh out of work is once of the most stressful situations in a marriage, IMO. Praying things improve!

[AnnieA]

DH just called...he was offered the job! Just waiting on his drug test and driving record check to come back clean (which it will) and his start date will be 8/17! ::: PRAISE GOD!

[misseks]

Congrats on the new job! Many prayers for all of us to have a safe and happy end of summer...well, summer here usually lasts until the end of September, but you know what I mean!

[Katwoman]

Originally Posted by AnnieA

DH just called...he was offered the job! PRAISE GOD!

AMEN!

I'm so happy for you guys!

[BMG580]

Originally Posted by AnnieA

DH just called...he was offered the job! Just waiting on his drug test and driving record check to come back clean (which it will) and his start date will be 8/17! ::: PRAISE GOD!

:::

[Mamatoabunch]

Wonderful news Annie!

[brooklyngirl]

: Glad your dh got the job.

[jlpumkin]

Yeah Annie! So wonderful DH has the job. We have been there and it is tough! We sometimes still say, "We made it thru that - we can make it thru anything!"

[AnnieA]

Thanks for all the well wishes! It doesn't get us out of the woods financially yet (so silly that a job offer does not immediately put cash in your bank account! ) but it's nice to know that there is a light at the end of this tunnel.

We both met with one of our priests this morning and he suggested that we do the Worldwide Marriage Encounter. Have any of you done that? There is one next month near us that we could go to.

On a completely different topic, when we were walking into Mass last Sunday, a family that was parked across from us was getting out of their vehicle and the little girls were putting on their head coverings. DSD 11 asked me what they were doing and I explained that they cover for Mass. She asked me why and I didn't really have a good answer. Can someone help me explain that better?

[Mamatoabunch]

Originally Posted by AnnieA

DSD 11 asked me what they were doing and I explained that they cover for Mass. She asked me why and I didn't really have a good answer. Can someone help me explain that better?

We veil, have for four years now I think. Simply our hair is our crowning glory. It is a small act we can do in modesty and to be humble to our Lord. Women have worshipped this way for a very long time.

http://www.communityofhopeinc.org/Ca...s/veiling.html

[brooklyngirl]

Veiling

My dd 8 years old wears a veil. It is a decision that she made on her own. She started last year and she would wear a hat or her favorite bonnet to Mass every week. I didn't realize she was "veiling" until a a few months into it when she got sad that she had left her hat at home on Sunday. My dh picked up a veil for her at a homeschool fair and she wears that now (it fits in her pocket.).

When I asked her about it she said that she did it because Jesus was there and she wanted to show reverence. This hasn't been an easy thing. We go to two parishes, one offers the Latin Rite the other the Novus Ordo. When she first wore her veil to the Novus Ordo she got very funny looks and even the priest made a not so nice comment. It has not stopped her. No one blinks an eye at the Latin Mass.

I'm thinking about veiling. I do think it's a personal choice. When I talked about it with dd she said, "I think you might get angry if someone says something not nice to you at Mass." Translation-She knows my mouth might react before my brain engages if someone says something about the veil.

[jest]

Please pray for my friend. Her baby girl was stillborn last week. I am heartbroken for her.

[sarahsmiles]

Howdy everyone. So glad to see an August thread. Can't believe how late it is already.

I would appreciate some prayers that our house will sell soon. We are getting very nervous and need to move soon on finding a place in our new city. I also was not prepared for the emotional stress of having showings that require a tidy house on short notice, plus the stress this is putting on the whole family, so I'm struggling with that and trying to remember to pray when I want to scream!

I realize in the scheme of things, this is a small matter, and I feel silly asking when so many are struggling so much, but there you go.

[adoremybabe]

I've posted in your thread a few times in the past and I think that it's about time that I introduce myself.

My name is Celia. I am married to a wonderful man and we'll be celebrating our 5th anniversary on the 27th of this month. We have 2 children, DS who is 4 and DD who is 2. I am due with our 3rd any day now.


Annie - What wonderful news to hear that your DH has been hired for a new job. I pray that this is just the first of many great things to come for you and your family.

Veiling - I have occasionally thought about veiling myself. Growing up I occasionally saw women and girls veil and I was always intrigued. I suppose that I am aware that I would attract an incredible amount of attention. That's not something that appeals to me.

Jest - Your friend is in my prayers. What a terrible thing to have to live through.

Sarah - I've sent a little prayer up to Heaven for you!

[Hebaume39]

I veil, which in Portland OR does attract a certain amount of attention. However I have really long hair and I have discovered that veiling actually attracts less attention and less obnoxious attention than my hair. It's a modesty thing for me but most it just seemed right, especially when I was pregnant. Just adding my two cents.

[Mal85]

Hello all. I think I posted once on one of the previous threads, but it's been a while. Looking for some advice and a little guidance.

The woman who is in charge of PSR at my church called this evening. I got her voicemail. They are wanting some help with the pre-school/kindergarten PSR class. Classes start this weekend, so the fact that they just called me tonight tells me they must be in a pinch.

I attend church regularly and am a Eucharistic Minister, but I've never made a huge commitment and have a tendency to miss mass every so often if we have company for the weekend, go out of town, etc.

DD is 5 months old and part of me feels like I need to start setting an example for her of what it means to be a member of the church. Meaning, I need to start doing my part. But I'm having trouble making the commitment to it. DH doesn't want me to do it, but he's not a member of the church, just attends with me. That would leave him in charge of getting DD ready and to church on time, by himself. I think that worries him.

I have a degree in working with children and have taught preschool in the past, which is probably why they asked me to help. But, again... I'm struggling with the commitment. Anyone else out there taught PSR classes? Did you enjoy it? Any advice?

[kdabbler]

Hi everyone! I've been off-list for awhile. Crazy busy with work.

Mal, it broke my heart to see all the vacancies for PSR over the years. Yes, they most likely are desperate. But you need to decide if doing this will be a benefit or detriment to your family. If you do PSR, does that mean your family won't attend mass? Does it mean significantly less time with your children? I work full time, therefore my time I spend with my family is precious. That being said, I have one additional question, "Would doing this help recharge your personal and/or spiritual batteries?"

I will be teaching my daughter's 1st grade class. This will be my first regular volunteer contribution to the church. Although I taught briefly while I was in college, I can't say that I'm trained. I'm a mom, that is my experience. I waited until now to teach because I have another daughter, age 3. If I do anything, I need to be able to bring and supervise both kids for my volunteer activities. My husband, although supportive, does not attend church with me regularly so I'm limited to pancake fundraisers.

In the coming school year, I'll be leaving work early one day a week to pick up dd#1 from school. Our afternoon will be at PSR while dd#2 remains at daycare.

I'm really looking forward to doing this. So much of what I learned about my faith came from CCD and not from my parents. I hope to encourage some of that learning and excitement myself. I hope it might be easier for me. There seem to be a whole wealth of resources and arts and crafts materials at my parish. I'm excited to get started. I'm going on vacation and hope I have time to read up the instruction book and set lesson plans.

[JustVanessa]

I hope you don't mind if I butt in. :

I am not Catholic, but my whole family is. My dad does not attend church, but I have close family (my aunt, my grandfather) who attend the church in my community. I am really thinking about starting to attend church with my boys. My husband won't come, but thinks its just fine if I want to take the kids.
I am feeling drawn to the Catholic church, because my family attends and other spiritual reasons. My son is set to start attending pre-school at the catholic school this fall. This descision was made by my husband and I because it is the best school in the community. We have a close friend who teaches at the public school in our neighbourhood and she sends her kids to the Catholic school because of the support and guidance that her children can recieve with smaller class sizes etc.

I just wanted to say hi and maybe lurk in your thread for a bit.