Author: Sassy

Wife, Mother, G'ma, Catholic, Conservative

02.26.2025

34°F raining NE7mph SR 0643 SS1748

Morning Offering given

Village waking

Coffee okay

Today
Read Psalms 85-87
RIAY Day 57 Lets Step Away
Rosary for the Dead Novena Day 2

We all seem to be walking around in a fog thinking “What Happened? What Was That! Really? Are you sure?, Valerie, she died? Not possible, not Valerie!” If you are friends with her, yes you can still be her friend in death. You can still think about her, you can still mention her name, laugh with her, and most of all smile with her. Valerie was all about you being happy, you being who you are or could be. She listened intently, instructed lovingly, and always, always welcomed you, no matter what. She lit up a room, bringing strangers together, and always, always wanted things to go well, even when they didn’t. She had sorrows, pains, and regrets… she wasn’t afraid to share them with you if she felt it was something you needed. She loved her husband, her children, Jesus and His Church. Just the other night we talked about how hopeful it was to be able to be “CATHOLIC” again. Without having to be so politically correct. We discussed Pope Francis, his illness, and our hope that although we didn’t always agree with him he sat in the chair, he was voted in, and we needed to just move on. Jesus had a plan. We talked about so many things over the years and I suspect I will be talking with her in the future as well. Cause although she doesn’t physically live, she is still alive. One of the glories of the church, is the communion of saints, the souls in purgatory, and the ability to have conversation. Here’s to you my friend, may God have mercy on your soul, may your suffering here on earth shorten your time in purgatory, and when you have a moment send butterflies our way.

Know you are prayed for.

Rosary for the Dead Novena

https://everydayprayerco.com/blogs/news/the-novena-for-the-dead-9-days?srsltid=AfmBOoqwvDcVZ-c4NMuxmdVE6wf6dpSwlZIldRK1rPpUbK8YeBJ5NIHz

Day 1 was last evening at St. James the Less for my friend, Valerie Kircher, who died yesterday morning from complications of asthma bronchitis pneumonia

May she rest in peace.

Today, the Novena will be after the 530 pm mass at St. Mary’s Ridge. Bring a dish to pass for the gathering afterward.

02.24.2025

40°F W13mph SR0647 SS1745

Morning Offering given

Village sleepy

Coffee strong

Today
-Read Psalms 79-81
-RIAY Day 55 Wine into Water
-Memory Verse – John 4:23- “But the hour is coming, and is now here, when true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and truth; and indeed the Father seeks such people to worship him.”

Pope Francis remains in critical condition. Regardless of our personal issues with the way he conducts his office we are required to pray for him. Not only for him but in the act of praying for ourselves.

The Ascension app has brought a pod cast to my attention entitled “Navigating Attractions and Lust in Relationships” (with Sr Josephine Garrett) It’ll take about 30 mins

Normal Monday, although I shouldn’t I will. Can’t just sit here and think about the leg issues.

Know you are prayed for.

12.23.2025

20°F cloudy S8mph SR0645 SS1744

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps

Coffee strong

Today
-Read the scripture readings from Mass.
-RIAY Day 54-My Beloved son

Health update…
-I lowered my CPAP to 1.3 events/hr. from 60 and increased it to 6-7 hrs. of sleep from 3. I still hate the dry throat and the entire process, but it is working.
-Weight loss, miserable failure. Nothing works.
-Foot neuropathy starting treatments over. They are so time-consuming I haven’t been doing them, progress had been made, and now without it, I am back where I started.
In a nutshell… I’m a physical mess and apparently have no willpower to keep at it. So, I begin again.
-Sinus/chest congestion issues finally breaking up.

My apologies to Katherine for not attending the shower yesterday. I had to decide between two options because I could not do both. My thank you to Mark & Val for a very pleasurable dinner and conversation. We played “Dodge-the-Deer” all the way home… won. Today, however, I will remain home for the duration. The legs are so bad walking further than the bathroom is not an option. Perhaps a good treatment will relieve it so that tomorrow I can do my responsibilities without too many issues.

Prayers go up today for GS, KS, and SS for the needs/issues in their lives. Prayers for Pope Francis… God’s will. For me to get with and stick to the health issues and wellness.

Know you are prayed for.

02.21.2025

-5°F SW12mph SR0652 SS1742

Morning Offering given

Village waking

Coffee strong

Today
Read Psalms 76-78
Day 52- Mine Eyes Have Seen Salvation
Memory Verse – Matthew 8:8- “The centurion said in reply,* “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed.” and at Mass we say… “Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.” I don’t know about the rest of you but when I get to “the but only say” my throat tightens up and tears come to my eyes. At that point, I feel my unworthiness to receive the body of Christ. I don’t ever want to lose that feeling. Just thinking about it brings chills.

The man is off to Edgewood, IA this morning and will be there for the day. I finally wrote out the “cat story” from a few months back. Made me chuckle again. Today I pick up the deposits, take someone shopping, and bring the teachers home. Will also take someone to Greenwood. Time to make my list of things to pick up at the store today.

Know you are prayed for.

I am the driver of the Amish
I drive them to and fro
Sometimes the trips are short
Sometimes the trips are slow

Many a time a trip becomes
Part of my memory
Here’s one I hope becomes
A memory for you

I pulled into the dirt lane
Driving past the gate
Took the circle drive
Ending at the door in the back

Standing by the door
A colorful meowing cat
As many things were loaded
She was desperate to get in back

After several tries
She must have given up
Although as we left the drive
Her yowls were quite pronounced

At the gate, we stopped to check
The inside and the out
No sign of hide nor hair was seen
Of that pesky cat

The roads we drove were filled with
curves, bumps, hills, and vales 
When finally we stopped
Nothing was heard not a peep

I filled the tank, stretched my legs
Went in to pay, as a truck pulled up
A man jumped out and said
Did ya see that cat?

I knew of what he spoke
But that cat I never saw
So I just said
NOPE!

Upon return the man
Was waiving his arms,
Stomping his feet
And shouting I give up!

It was then that I could see
That cat far back in the engine
Yowlin’, hissin’, and pulling back
The man just yelled Get it out!

I jumped in the car, burstin’ my ribs as laughter flew about
The rest of the trip we wondered How did he get that cat out?