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October

Joy in the Mourning

September 30, 2016 by Lisa Schmidt 19 Comments

My smile is presently bigger as October ushers in many events and celebrations that simply make me happy. But it’s also a bittersweet time of year for me given my father suddenly passed away on September 30, 2009. I now am annually flooded with memories of that fateful day just about the same time the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Beatitudes, Dad, Dreams, Grief, Jesus, Mary, Month of the Holy Rosary, Mourning, October, Rosary, Sorrow

Ten Things I Love About October

October 4, 2014 by Lisa Schmidt 10 Comments

Anne of Green Gables said, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” Me too, Anne! Here are ten things I love about the month of October.

Posted in: Fun, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: October, saints
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