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Another Glimpse into Her World and Ours

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Catita Tx — 23 Comments

In my last post my husband and I shared our thoughts on our daughter and her many limits. The replies we received amazed us. Many of them left me thoughtful. I realized I still had a lot to express, so…

Happy Birthday to Our Special (Needs) Daughter

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Catita Tx — 43 Comments

Hello everyone, Today’s post is written by my husband, Al. He posted this on Facebook a few days ago for our daughter’s birthday. I made just a few minor edits and added photos. We received replies that surprised in many…

Peace is Not a Season

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Catita Tx — 50 Comments

Welcome to 2013! As the year came to a close, I met fellow blogger Kozo, who started an idea, or perhaps a movement called Bloggers for Peace. The goal he sets forth is for bloggers to commit one post a…

Ending 2012 with Food for Thought

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Catita Tx — 17 Comments

As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, Biltrix nominated me for the Food for Thought Award! Thank-you so much! If you’re not familiar with Biltrix’s blog, please go have a look! This is really an incredible and humbling nomination. The Food…

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Many Thanks to You!

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Catita Tx — 22 Comments

During the first half of 2012 I was nominated for a variety of blog awards. Somehow, I managed to keep up with the posts that can accompany the nominations. Well, in the last half of 2012 I have to admit…

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The Late Night Intruder (Revisited)

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Catita Tx — 10 Comments

In celebration of my brother David’s birthday, I’m reposting one of my earliest stories. It’s a true family favorite that takes place when my brother and I were in college. ********* My brother and I were in the kitchen burning…

The Old Football Injury

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Catita Tx — 15 Comments

Many people find this time of year reflective. I’m no different. This week I happen to be off of work, so I’m enjoying some writing time. That being said, over the past few weeks I haven’t written my typical two…

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Christmas 2012

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Catita Tx — 8 Comments

Peace and blessings to all this Christmas Day. Venite adorémus, venite adorémus, venite adorémus Dominum.

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December 24th – Remembering the Day We Met

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Catita Tx — 13 Comments

I posted this story one year ago. As it’s one of my favorite stories I’ll tell it again after making an adjustment for the timeline. ******** It was Christmas Eve, 1977. I was nineteen. Earlier in the week I was…

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When Words are Not Enough – Newtown, CT

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Catita Tx — 29 Comments

I don’t have eloquent words to express the grief that I feel for the loss of life in Newtown, Connecticut. I think about the number of lives that are lost due to violence every day…and I wonder what it would…