Grace

Beside the resisting of temptations, perseverance also implies the accomplishment of one's duty. The constant and strenuous efforts we must put forth in order to fulfil [sic] it will not be made without the power of grace. He alone who has begun in us the good work of perfection can bring it to a happy close. Only he who has called us unto His eternal glory can perfect and confirm and establish us.
The Spiritual Life by Fr. Adolphe Tanquerey, #126

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Saturday, August 18, 2012

Tony

We welcomed another sweet saint into Heaven a little over 2 months ago. Tony. On June 2, his body left mine.

We were overjoyed to find out we were expecting again after the loss of Danny. We found out on April 27. I had peace about the pregnancy, hoping that this baby would make it. I didn't go so far as to verbalize my feelings that surely it couldn't happen twice, but I did feel that way. Surely, surely, one time was enough. One loss was all my cross demanded of me. But, for reasons I do not understand, this baby was not to live on this earth either. By the grace of God, we are healing, hoping for the future, thankful for Tony and his brief presence in my womb. He will be forever loved. I feel honored to have been chosen to be his mother. And blessed to be the mother of two saints. I still grieve, but I know I am blessed.

Faith, hope, and love. I would be so lost without these. And the greatest of these truly is Love.


In Memoriam Baby B the 4th--Tony. June 2, 2012. Forever loved.
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