Month: April 2015

Ella and Her Hog

Tuesday, 21 Apr 2015

(1176 = ANC @ 09:15 on 02 Apr)

Jesus is the king of martyrs: come, let us adore him, alleluia!

Just in case you were wondering…one of Ella’s favorite movies is “Wild Hogs”. Wild Hogs tells the story of 4 middle aged suburban guys from Cincinnati who decide to ride their Harley’s cross country to California.

Knowing how much Ella likes it when she hears a Harley, Nurse Donna gave Ella the DVD (rated PG-13) as a gift. Probably best if Ella doesn’t ask Monsignor Terry over for movie night. Stay tuned to see more photos of Ella and her Harley.

PS: If this photo doesn’t make you want to write a comment,

I don’t know what will.

Thank you for your prayers.

God bless you.

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Ella and Monsignor Terry Iral

Wednesday, 08 Apr 2015

(1176 = ANC @ 09:15 on 02 Apr)

Christ is the true Lamb who takes away the sins of the world; come, let us adore, Alleluia!

Today is the one year anniversary of Gabriella’s initial Leukemia diagnosis.

Ella received the Holy Eucharist this morning during Mass at St. Anthony of Padua.

Mass was celebrated by Monsignor Terry Iral.

Today, Msgr. Terry begins his journey back to the Philippines.

We are sad to see him go and pray that he will soon return to our parish.

Thank you for your prayers.

God bless you.

Happy Easter!

Sunday, 05 Apr 2015

(1176 = ANC @ 09:15 on 02 Apr)

This is the day the Lord has made; Let us be glad and rejoice! Alleluia! Christ is risen today. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Our Easter celebration included dinner at Uncle Lou’s.

As always, the food and drink were wonderful.

We were really pleased to see Ella “tuck in” and have a nice big meal.

She ate a ham and mashed potatoes. Then she ate a big portion of Uncle David’s Lasagne. Then she ate a large serving of green salad.

Ella ate so much we were afraid she might not have room for her Easter candy.

Rest easy, Ella managed to have a bit of after dinner chocolate as well.

Thank you for your prayers.

God bless you.

What a Difference a Week Makes!

Wednesday, 02 Apr 2015

(1176 = ANC @ 09:15 on 02 Apr)

There was in him no stately bearing to make us look at him, nor appearance that would attract us to him. Come, let us adore! (Is 53:2)

One week ago Ella’s ANC number was FOURTEEN (14).

What a Difference a Week Makes!

Ella is doing exceptionally well. Each day she is a bit stronger.

God is great – all the time. And, all the time – God is great!

Thank you for your prayers.

God bless you.