Kasia February 10th, 2008
I’ve been tagged, both by the Archangel’s Advocate and Puff/Bear at The Spirit’s Sword, for the Middle Name Meme.
First the rules:
1. You have to post the rules before you give your answers.
2. You must list one fact about yourself beginning with each letter of your middle name. (If you don’t have a middle name, use your maiden name or your mother’s maiden name).
3. At the end of your blog post, you need to tag one person for each letter of your middle name. (Be sure to leave them a comment telling them they’ve been tagged.)
E - Emeril is my second-least-favorite TV chef. (Least favorite is Jamie Oliver.)
M - Meat and potatoes. It’s been clear from my early childhood that those are my strongly-preferred foods. (OK, meat and starch…)
I - Idiosyncrasy. It’s one of my favorite words.
L - Late. I constantly run late, usually due to overcommitting myself. Drives my poor compulsively-early fiancé absolutely bonkers.
Y - Yahoo. Yahoo is my free e-mail of choice.
I tag: Jaibee, Jill (in the combox is fine), The Canuck, Heather Price, and Heather Siekierski (a.k.a. Mrs. Kheldar).
Kasia April 30th, 2007
I guess news that it was a false alarm is even better than answered prayers for healing. (I’m still trying to figure out which one is better, but I’m pretty sure that’s how my vote goes…)
Father Rob Johansen did not suffer a massive heart attack, is not at death’s door, and has not even abandoned his blog Thrown Back, though he hasn’t posted on it in about three months.
Deo gratias anyway!
However, since I have every reason to believe that Bishop Schoenherr did actually die over the weekend, please do pray for his soul. *wry smile*
Kasia April 30th, 2007
From Mark Shea:
“Please pray for Fr. Rob Johansen. You may remember that he used to have a blog called “Thrown Back” (long abandoned). I’m told Fr. had a serious heart attack and they’re not sure if he’ll pull through. Let’s storm heaven!”
Please pray for Fr. Johansen. Also please pray for the soul of Auxiliary Bishop Walter Schoenherr of the Archdiocese of Detroit, who died over the weekend.
admin February 11th, 2007
Good news!
Yes, I mean besides that Jesus loves you. That’s better news than this, but unless you live in one of the three pockets of the world which missionaries have not managed to penetrate, you probably already heard that news.
First and foremost, I saw an update on The Catholic Cricket that Kheldar’s baby Lily is progressing well in the NICU. Deo gratias! Please keep praying!
Second, Mike (the dog TBS and I chased around the I-94/Beaubien intersection for half an hour in subzero temperatures while the Canuck waited patiently at the Windsor train station) has successfully been transferred to Almost Home, a no-kill shelter in Southfield. Everyone at the Humane Society commented on what a sweet dog he is. I’ve posted a picture below, in case you know anyone who’s interested in adopting a precious pooch. He’s three years old and 65 pounds, so a good-sized but not enormous dog. According to the Humane Society he had two kinds of worms, which they’re clearing up with medication, but was otherwise in good health. Again, Deo gratias!
Finally, though I’m not actually Catholic yet, I am officially registered as a member of the parish! I have my very own envelope number and everything! Woohoo!!! 
Hope you’re all doing well, and hope to be posting more soon.
admin February 2nd, 2007
Deo Gratias!
I got word late last night that my aunt spoke directly with the owner of her company, who told her that she will not be laid off. Thank you, Lord! And thank all of you for the prayers!
Prayers would still be appreciated for Lily (Kheldar’s baby girl); Heather and Dale (who just miscarried); and my co-worker’s husband Gary, whose condition is worsening.
admin January 30th, 2007
Praying for Lily as well
I thought I had seen a mention of this in my parish’s latest bulletin, which I’ve not had a chance to read fully yet, but what I did not know is that I am electronically acquainted with a member of the family. (Mea culpa!) This beautiful little girl could use some prayers as well, and I’m sure her family could too.
So much need, so little prayer time.
admin January 29th, 2007
Just in case you were feeling sorry for yourself - prayer requests
I know I won’t be having a pity party for myself for at least the rest of the week after seeing this. Please say a prayer for this family.
Also, my co-worker’s husband is in the hospital (intensive care) due to complications from alcoholism; they need prayers as well.
Finally, I just heard that my aunt got laid off from her job. She’s 57; divorced; has a mortgage, several pets and two adult children of varying dependency levels; and is less than a year past having had a massive brain aneurysm that nearly killed her. She needs a job with health insurance - please pray.
admin January 29th, 2007
Blast from the past!
…this time a good one. A girl I went to high school with - in fact, was friends with from fourth grade until sometime in college - just found me on MySpace!
I was gratified to see that this blast from the past does not list “polyamory” under her interests… 
Glad I didn’t delete my MySpace profile after that last one!
