A Tangle of Kittens!

We still have the stray kittens but their time is running out. In spite of efforts, we still haven't found a home for them. People are picky and either want white paws, deep black, orange striped, etc. They fail to observe the feisty cuteness of this duet. The animal control shelter for our area doesn't have a good vibe. One week, they put down something like 50 cats without giving them a chance to be seen. From what I've been told, they aren't gentle about it, either. If a home doesn't turn up, we may take them to our vet and have the matter dealt with in a humane matter . . . but I hope it doesn't come to that as they are darling, intelligent little beings that would make wonderful house cats and friends.

Almost St. John Paul II!

In the spirit of the good news, I took time to work on various sewing projects including a tote bag with machine embroidered pictures of Pope John Paul II. I discovered the ornate fabric on a jaunt to the fabric warehouse, yesterday, and realized it would be a good background for the embroidery. My trick to matching the colors of the bag so well to the frames on the pictures of the Pope? I just used the backside of the tote bag fabric and it was a perfect blend.

I also have an embroidery design for an older picture of the Pope and am thinking about using this one and his final one for another tote bag. Sigh . . . too much fabric, too little time . . .

Exciting News!

According to the late, breaking news, the Catholic Church will be officially welcoming two, new saints soon! According to Vatican reports, Pope John Paul II will be declared a saint. My mother was very partial to Pope John Paul II (he came in a close second to Pope Pius XII for her!). The thrill of her life was when she and a friend managed to merge into a public audience with the Pope and she actually got to shake Pope John Paul II's hand. Pope John Paul II died in 2005, was made 'blessed' only six years later, making this the fastest beatification in centuries. My older son was blessed to have been able to attend Pope John Paul II's New Year's Day Mass in Rome in 2003.

Also, Pope John XXIII, who convened the Second Vatican Council in the 1960's, is also being declared a saint. Since the local bishop changed the name of our parish to Blessed John XXIII about eight years ago, it looks like we will be changing it a bit, again!

Cat, Cats, and More Cats . . .

 Our stray kittens are still with us as we hope and pray we can find a home for them. We are thinking mysterious packages sent to friends might be the answer but . . . I think they would know who was gifting them with an unwanted cat.

I have to admit that these two kittens are a feisty, cute pair of cats. I contrived a couple of hammocks to hang along the top of their kennel to give them more play area at the bottom of the kennel. They are like monkeys as they jump, climb, and slam around the cage. They are very alert . . . just leave the door ajar and you are soon hunting down shadow cats - now you see them, now you don't!

Escaped kittens have met their match, however, as our resident house cat, Marcella, only puts up with them in the corner of the kitchen. They step outside that limit and she chases them back into their assigned space. She is serious. They think she is great fun.

We hope to find homes for them soon. We would hate to have to take them to the animal shelter as cats are mostly put down due to overcrowding. It would be nice if more people would take responsibility for their pets and not abandon them in other people's neighborhoods.

Those who are not free in America . . .

Those of us who are raised Christian know who is behind the sins of the world and would like nothing more than to drag our souls down into Hell. We all sin because we are human but the majority of us try to be worthy of a spiritual hereafter in the Presence of our Lord. When we deliberately sin, we are, in essence, calling on Satan because by our actions we are letting him know that we are moving away from the Grace of God.

A priest said once that when we use God's name in vain, we do get His attention because we have called out his name even if disrespectfully. In this short video clip, it is scary to see people publically calling out to Satan to defend their selfish choices.

http://conservativebyte.com/2013/07/satan-liberal-hero-for-abortionists/

We all enjoy many freedoms  in this country but ignore the smallest of our citizens. The video clip kind of puts the mind set of the anti-life faction into perspective. I used to wonder how people could take such a stand but their exultation of evil at this event reveals it all.

The administration's take on the Fourth of July . . .

http://cnsnews.com/blog/l-brent-bozell-iii/sequestration-cancels-july-4th

Happy Fourth of July!

Our country has taken a battering over the last few weeks and from those who should be representing us and guarding our freedoms. Today is a good day to remember that we have to include our country's freedom in our prayer petitions to God every day . . . before we lose it.

While the storm clouds gather far across the sea,
Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free,
Let us all be grateful for a land so fair,
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer.

God bless America,
Land that I love.
Stand beside her, and guide her
Through the night with a light from above.
From the mountains, to the prairies,
To the oceans, white with foam
God bless America, My home sweet home!

God, help America,
To be her best,
To reap justice and compassion,
And to stride strongly through every test!
From the Great Lakes to the bayous
To the canyons to snowy Nome,
God, bless America, My home, sweet home!