Thank you!

Thank you so much for your prayers for little Elaina.  The latest news is that her fever is gone and she is going to be able to be back at her home for the weekend.  She will need to return to Children's Hospital on Monday for a spinal tap and her regular chemo.  
I think I was blessed with the most beautiful children in the world.  Every morning, we continue our decade of the Rosary... and of course, pray for little Elaina ("and Priests everywhere, and people who do not know Jesus")  The words spoken by my children right before we pray.  On the way to school this morning, my husband said, "Today we will lead the prayers from the youngest to the oldest."  
I am the oldest (9 months older than my wonderful dear husband) so I lead the prayers last.


My school children (23 wonderful, energetic children) look forward to our daily prayers.  How they have grown in their love for Jesus in the 3 1/2 months they have been fourth graders!  We are working on two projects right now in the classroom.  Today we started Our Lady of Guadalupe 'grotto' for St. Juan Diego's feast day coming up this week.  I will take some pictures when they are completed and post them for all to see.  The second project is an Advent gift for their parents.  We take clay pots and paint a Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus.  The Advent project takes at least a week, but I will post a pic or two when they are completed too.  
We are also preparing a small play on St. Margarite D'Youville for her feast day later in December.  I'm having trouble finding children for the speaking parts... usually the most sought after roles.  All of the girls want to dress up as Grey Nuns for the play.  (absolutely wonderful, isn't it???)  :)


Have a beautiful Holy Day tomorrow!  Please remember to add a prayer for Elaina and Rachel too.  Since she has moved on to middle school, I don't get regular updates from her.  I will check on her and report back to you soon.  


Mary 
Jesus, I trust in You!