Beauty Fest

It's Sunday, and while I missed last Sunday, I'm on the horse again to kick-start your week with some beauty.

First of all, I am deeply humbled. 

The response to the post on our Benedict Joseph was absolutely overwhelming.  I am thankful for your candor, your support, your bravery in sharing your own stories of loss, and for the healing we offer one another in sharing the burden of grief.  We have added your children to our family book of intentions, and will pray for them always. 

Something that was shared by several people is the link to the Shrine of the Holy Innocents.  Here is the description from their website:

Often children who have died before birth have no grave or headstone, and sometimes not even a name. At The Church of The Holy Innocents, we invite you to name your child(ren) and to have the opportunity to have your baby's name inscribed in our "BOOK OF LIFE". Here, a candle is always lit in their memory. All day long people stop to pray. On the first Monday of every month, our 12:15pm Mass is celebrated in honor of these children and for the comfort of their families. We pray that you will find peace in knowing that your child(ren) will be remembered at the Shrine and honored by all who pray here. 

http://www.innocents.com/shrine.asp
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Beauty:  Spending the afternoon with my sweet Jacob, buying his Tiger Scout uniform, going out to lunch and not ONCE feeling like things were going to come apart at the seams.  It's an incredible thing to see your child becoming a better human being who is actually pretty darn amazing.
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Beauty:
Remembering this sweet baby, born two years ago tomorrow (10-8-10)

Our sweet Mara Naomi, Mar-Mar, we are so thankful for your sweetness, your cuddles, that mega-watt smile, your adorable talking and for making our Elise a big sissy.   You will always and forever be our "Miss. 'P.'"
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Beauty:

From Dogma and Preaching, Joseph Ratzinger
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Beauty:
Feeling welcomed so heartily.  This Friday, it was the MacAllers who invited us into their home, shared an INCREDIBLE meal, wine, wii, and of course a singalong.   What a blessing, to feel like we were amidst immediate friends.  Love y'all!!
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Beauty:
Having neighbors and friends like this: 

Who love us and our littles like we are their own.  We love you, "Auntie" Janice and "Uncle" Paul!!
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Love, Love, LOVING my job and the obvious gift it is to my peace of mind.  I find I'm a wonderful part-time working Mama at this season in my life, and that's great
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Okay, people, link up, comment, email, facebook, but don't leave me hanging on my own to revel in this beauteousity! 

 Have a beauty-filled Monday!