We were hit with a bombshell this week; our beloved church is one of many set to close in our diocese. As it currently stands, our parish has the opportunity to appeal the Bishop’s decision. We, as a community need to work together to appeal this.
St. James in Lakewood, Ohio is imperative to the health of western portion of the city. We offer many outreach programs to the community such as monthly community meals, the giving tree, St. Vincent de Paul to name a few. In addition, St. James sponsors one of the best daycare facilities in the city of Lakewood.
If you are a parent, imagine not knowing when your daycare will close and scrambling to find an alternative at the same level of care. What would you do? There are also city sponsored programs that are run out of the St. James daycare which are also in question under the current circumstances.
I realize that there are many faiths and that we all hold them dear, but the loss of St. James will be devastating to the greater community. Today, I ask that you take the time to write to our Bishop and help to save not only our church, but the community as a whole.
http://dioceseofcleveland.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=118&Itemid=620
The Most Reverend Richard G. Lennon
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
1027 Superior Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
What I Wouldn't Do.....
OK. I am not the parent I thought I would be; who is? Entering parenthood I had grand dreams of no sugar, no processed foods, the list can go on. Thankfully, I have a very wise husband.
Please do not get me wrong, this is not a no holds barred environment. We do limit the previously mentioned items and eat very healthy, but we do allow for sugar and boxed mac-n-cheese. Sugar, did I mention it? You see, Abby and I went to the Westside Market on Saturday and she observed two children with lollipops, not suckers mind you.
So you can imagine what I heard this week. I was on a mission, we tried three different stores that one would imagine had "lollipops." No go. We settled on some ten cent mini lollipops from Drugmart, for now.
There was one more option that I had to locate the lollipops and thankfully, I did. We drove to the mecca of candy, B.A. Sweetie. I explained to Abby what this place was and that we would only buy a few things. It was rather surprising when Abby told me she was going to squeal when she went into the store. And, she did. Needless to say, we left with some of my childhood favorites and many ideas for an Easter basket for Abby.
Call me a sucker, I don't care. We had a great afternoon and now have enough candy for at least six months.
Please do not get me wrong, this is not a no holds barred environment. We do limit the previously mentioned items and eat very healthy, but we do allow for sugar and boxed mac-n-cheese. Sugar, did I mention it? You see, Abby and I went to the Westside Market on Saturday and she observed two children with lollipops, not suckers mind you.
So you can imagine what I heard this week. I was on a mission, we tried three different stores that one would imagine had "lollipops." No go. We settled on some ten cent mini lollipops from Drugmart, for now.
There was one more option that I had to locate the lollipops and thankfully, I did. We drove to the mecca of candy, B.A. Sweetie. I explained to Abby what this place was and that we would only buy a few things. It was rather surprising when Abby told me she was going to squeal when she went into the store. And, she did. Needless to say, we left with some of my childhood favorites and many ideas for an Easter basket for Abby.
Call me a sucker, I don't care. We had a great afternoon and now have enough candy for at least six months.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Really??
Has is really been a month? Wow, time is flying as the weather warms and the little one grows. Can you believe that she will be 4 in less than two months?
Lately, we have been in love with Candy Land and watercolor painting. I had the opportunity to watch a great video on You Tube about Art, it has a catchy tune and great drawings. I am in love...so is the little one. On Sunday, she announced that she wanted to be a teacher and an artist.
The teacher part she has down, easy. Let's just say she is very assertive. As for the artist part, I was a bit surprised. Yes, yes, she is only 4 (soon to be) and this will change again but I am always amazed at what they absorb.
As a parent, it is my job to expose her to various materials and experiences. Every afternoon, we have an activity following our chats after preschool. We alternate selecting the craft/ activity for the afternoon. I really look forward to our afternoons and as she turns four and then five, I hope to not lose this special time that we have together. Only time will tell, but I hope to cultivate this time to continue to be as important to her as it is to me.
Lately, we have been in love with Candy Land and watercolor painting. I had the opportunity to watch a great video on You Tube about Art, it has a catchy tune and great drawings. I am in love...so is the little one. On Sunday, she announced that she wanted to be a teacher and an artist.
The teacher part she has down, easy. Let's just say she is very assertive. As for the artist part, I was a bit surprised. Yes, yes, she is only 4 (soon to be) and this will change again but I am always amazed at what they absorb.
As a parent, it is my job to expose her to various materials and experiences. Every afternoon, we have an activity following our chats after preschool. We alternate selecting the craft/ activity for the afternoon. I really look forward to our afternoons and as she turns four and then five, I hope to not lose this special time that we have together. Only time will tell, but I hope to cultivate this time to continue to be as important to her as it is to me.
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