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The Gifts of GrandmothersI have a sign in my kitchen that says, “You can’t tell me what to do, you’re not my grandson.” The sign has caused my son to shake his head repeatedly, but it’s true. Our grandson, William, is 21 months now, and full of life and energy. He has a great deal of latitude at our house. Messes that may have bothered me as a young mom don’t faze me now. If all of the pots and pans are out of the cupboard, it’s a great time to wipe down the cupboard. If the dog kibble decorates the living room, it’s easy to clean up (and the dogs love it). Toilet paper can be strewn about, and it looks festive.I think one of the greatest gifts of being a grandparent is getting to enjoy everything that, as a parent, sometimes escapes you while you are trying to raise a good person. My focus on our days together is just on William—not paying bills, not cleaning, not worrying about his college education. It’s just to be in the moment with him.The most influential person in my life was my grandmother. I see her reflected in so many parts of my life. My hobbies now are all hobbies she enjoyed. Her love of reading was passed on to me at a young age. She was a school teacher and principal, and she appreciated the unique gifts each child brings.I think of her often and how much she would have loved my boys and William. I appreciate all of my time with her so much, and pray that my time with William will mean as much to him one day. Life’s gifts aren’t always obvious and can easily be buried under our everyday stresses. But, when the little fellow is just falling asleep and puts his arm around me and snuggles in, I know that God has given me a very special gift.And June will see the arrival of our second blessing. God is good!—Lora Nelson, Director, Retreat Manager Team … See MoreSee Less

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We are also blessed with a 20mth old granddaughter and 1mth old grandson😍 not forgetting our 10 and 16 yr old granddaughters whom we also adore . God is so good🙏🏻

I soooooo agree. Grandchildren are a such a blessing. And when they become adults...the sweetness of call it a text.

Lora wonderful

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Franciscan Renewal Center

2 days ago

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!Here’s a Saint Valentine quiz.This saint was…a) a priest in the Roman Empire who helped persecuted Christians during the reign of Claudius II, was thrown in jail, and later beheaded on February 14.b) a Catholic bishop of Terni who was beheaded, also during the reign of Claudius II.c) someone who secretly married couples when marriage was forbidden, or suffered in Africa, or wrote letters to his jailer’s daughter, and was probably beheaded.d) all, some, or possibly none of the above. ——————————————And the winner is… "d." If you picked correctly, treatyourself to a chocolate heart!Although not much of St. Valentine’s life is reliably known, and whether or not the stories involve two different saints by the same name is also not officially decided, it is highly agreed that St. Valentine was martyred and then buried on the Via Flaminia to the north of Rome.In 1969, the Roman Catholic Church removed St. Valentine from the General Roman Calendar because so little is known about him. However, the Church still recognizes him as a saint, listing him in the February 14 spot of Roman Martyrology. Whoever he was, Valentine did really exist because archaeologists have unearthed a Roman catacomb and an ancient church dedicated to St. Valentine. … See MoreSee Less

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A martyr for the Gospel. Deep respect

Ate some of my own chocolates 😋

Thank you so very much for sharing this.

I got it right!

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Franciscan Renewal Center

3 days ago

Thank you to our stellar team of presenters at Monday night’s Solar Education Session, and to everyone who came. We are now nearly 70% to a goal of 100 solar panels on the new Community Life Center! For more information or to sponsor a panel, email socialconcerns@thecasa.org. … See MoreSee Less

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Very well done. I enjoyed the presentation.

Everyone did a great job and made clear the importance of this project for the Casa. Bravo!!
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