This is a Beautiful Board and everyone here is terribly intelligent and kind and good lookin' too. i almost feel at home already.... My regular board is down for repairs, but this one is so nice, i might not go back..... i've been reading for a few days and i don't think i have anything to really offer anyone here but it has been wonderful and reviving to read everyone here.
i was born and raised Catholic. Married for over 35 years so that makes me (mumble-mumble) a really young child bride.... i married an Alaskan and he can't live anywhere else, so i'm stuck here until one of us dies... i'm a professed secular Franciscan and mother to 4 and grandmother to many. and if You need anyone to tell You what to do, i'll step up to the plate....
Thank You again for having a wonderful board.
Best! ( Which is Everything Good) motsfo

Hi Mots good buddy!

Welcome

Hi Alex, Did You feel the 5.2 we had??
it was a run out of the house, i think there may be more coming.....one...
Interesting because i prayed that Our Good Priest who is leaving would get a chance to feel one before he left and Jesus answered in less than 2 hours...or so , for got to time Him...
And Thank You, Good Buddy, for introducing me to this site....
i'll be good...i promise....
Best! motsfo.

Glad I missed the quake. I was in the car when it happened. You think another will hit huh? You're always right.

It's really good to see you.

welcome to the board motsfo... not only does your friend alex make excellent posts...he also brings his friends here... whatta guy... hope you enjoy your stay

Hi Mots, welcome to the board from another Gramma. Been married 36 years, 3 kids, 4 Grands and 1 due in June. We've (husband and I) been Catholic 3 years now. I'm really glad Alex invited you here.

Woo Hoo! Hey Mots! Good to see you here. Funny thing, I was thinking about you today, and lo, here you are! I hadn't heard of your quake though. Stay safe my dear, praying for ya.

God bless,
Lolly

Hello and Welcome!

What does a "professed secular Franciscan" mean?

Hi mots! Welcome to the board from a grandma to be - first grandchild due in October!

Welcome motsfo , I see Alex and Lolly have said hi.
It's great to see you guys here.
God bless.

Hi mots, good to see you again. Looks like the gang's all here.

Welcome to the board!

I have been married 10 years to my dh, and we have 3 little ones so far: Kelly (7 next month), Steven (3 in September), and Brooke (1 in another month). I am a sahm and dh is former military who works full-time and goes to school full time for an engineering degree. He spent 7 months on Kodiak almost 10 years ago and LOVED it (of all the places he travelled with the Navy, he said Alaska was the most beautiful). Someday we hope to take an Alaskan cruise.

Be sure to join our women's board, if you haven't already!

Ah Good and Faithful Servant...... i see You already recognized Alex's gifts.... He is quite the guy..... well informed and able to communicate clearly however don't mess with the Blessed Virgin Mary.... that pike the Guard carries will be used... (excellent avatar for You, Alex, btw) and weren't the Swiss Guard so wonderful during the funeral? Made me feel protected all the way over here on the other side of the earth....and very glad to have found this board and Thank You for the warm welcome.
Best! motsfo

Hello Kalona!
Aren't Grandkids the GREATEST!!!
They are God's gift for having Kids!
Texas, eh?
Greatest sunsets in the world! i spent 7 years total in west Texas and found the people warm and welcoming. Loved the San Antonio zoo and the water walk...Hope You are enjoying being there too but if You or anyone needs to be in Alaska...all are welcome.
God Bless You and Thank You for Your Welcome.
Best!motsfo

Hi Lolly, It's nice to be thought of, Thank You.
and You beat me here! i don't join stuff easily but this is a wonderful place and i feel really comfortable having friends here already. See You around the boards and Thank You for the Welcome...
Best!motsfo

Hi, me3rd!
Does me 3rd mean You are an agreeable sort??
Love You avatar... i haven't figured out how to have one here yet....
(my daughter got a new screen thingy and i couldn't figure out how to turn it on!)
St. Francis started several orders of the Church....
First Order for Priests
Second Order for Nuns, if You will
and the Third Order was for people in the world who had obligations and couldn't leave them to answer Francis's invitation to follow Christ. The name was changed from the"Third Order" to "Secular Franciscans". We are people in the world who wish to draw closer to Christ in the way that St. Francis did. We are obedient to the local Bishop and the Pope. (Hurrah for the Pope!) and we don't wear a 'habit' altho we used to, we wear the Tao Cross... a little wooden kind of a 'T' shape. Best! and Thanks for the Welcome, i hope that answers Your question... motsfo and we are supposed to put sfo after our names and i'm mots so = motsfo.

Ah, Jackie! First Grandchild! Congratulations!! Enjoy, Enjoy!! Hope You get to hold them a lot.... do what i do..... offer to live with the new parents for a couple of weeks and take care of the baby thu the night ... change and bring the baby to nursing mom if bottles not used.... burp and snuggle back to bed later... They will get more sleep and You can catch up during the day ... Helps everyone get thu the first days...
Thank You for the Welcome! Best!motsfo

Freshwind! i was glad to see You hear... (pst! do they know how intelligent and kind You are yet?? not to mention right......hehehe) Best to You and i'll be tracking Your posts. motsfo

Hi, Mercy! It's good to hear from You again too!
Beautiful Place, eh?
Best to You and God Bless! motsfo

Mrs. Monty sounds familiar......
Lots of Angels around Your place! Our well planned second child turned out to be twins!
and i had 3 kids within 15 months!!! i haven't planned anything since! and a miracle of a 4th soon after..... Thank You, God that they are all in their 30's now....
Womens thread sounds wonderful.... see You there.... and Thanks for the Welcome...
Best! and You are surrounded by it..... motsfo