How our family does college:

Our big kids...

(from left to right)

age: 17-AACC/22-UMD/23-UMBC/20-TU/19-UMD 

For those who have asked how we handle college: 

See my husband's post here!

THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+

My Oldest Child Graduates from College!!!

This past Monday my oldest child graduated from college.

What a splendid day!!! We started out with breakfast with the social work majors than off to the graduation. I really didn't think I would be too emotional, but sitting there staring at her on the floor ready to process to receive her degree, as I nursed my eight month old---I started to tear up.

Boyfriend*Daughter*Son

Check out the red shoes

Proud Papa

Which one is the school mascot?

The family (minus Oldest son who is in the Seminary)

To My Dearest Daughter:

I am proud beyond words...I can't help but brag.

You have been homeschooled forever...

You have always loved reading and have read everything you could get your hands on...

You have worked since you were 11 saving and prudently spending your money...

You graduated early with great maturity and fervor...

You accomplished great academic strides at the community college...

You held down a job and kept great grades all during college...

You have been a great big sister and God Mother, always taking your siblings fun places...

You have proven yourself mature beyond your years...

You bought your own car, lap top, and phone...

You have chosen a nice young man to spend your time with...

You kept your faith as a priority all these years...

You have successfully learned how to manage your time, money, studies, and social life...

You pretty much handled all your bill's on your own these four years...

You were accepted into the advanced Master's one year program...

You graduated at 20 years of age with Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0!!!

You graduated DEBT FREE...

You diligently start your Master's program a week after graduating...

You are so special and I am so proud of you...

You are a great example to those who know you...

Wow, have you raised the bar for the next 11 kids!!!

I love you forever, I like you for always, as long as I am living my baby you'll be!!!

THY WILL BE DONE!!! +JMJ+

Taking my daugter to college...

I have undergone large amounts of stress this year. I don't think I have ever cried as much as I have these past 12 months!!! Why couldn't tears be calories??? I would be a super model by now!!!


After giving birth to my 11Th baby, I found out my son wanted to spend a year in prayer to discern his future vocation. Then after he decided to join the Novitiate I had to trust that ALL the prayers I have been saying since before my son's conception were now being answered!!!


LAST WEEK we took my daughter to college. Now it is about a half hour away...she has nice roommates...her dorm was extremely nice and big and in a safe area...what more could I ask???I talked to her about three times last night, texted her about four times...and will see her tonight at the mass for new students!!! Why then was I in tears all night? It just felt so sad...I am not getting much sympathy from my friends who have watched most of their kids do the same...because I still have nine little guys at home!!

Some how this is all part of God's plan.


We give you thanks for all your gifts,almighty God, living and reigning now and forever...


THY WILL BE DONE!!!+JMJ+

MY BABY IS LEAVING FOR COLLEGE:

WHAT I WANT YOU TO KNOW BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME FOR COLLEGE

1. You shall Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. Say your morning/evening prayers, get to mass and confession as much as possible.
2. You shall Love your neighbor as yourself. Be a good roommate. Watch what you say and do at all times. Remember Christ is there with you. Don’t fall into any traps of unkindness or backbiting. These are your friends for life.
3. Eat well and exercise.
4. Keep in touch as much as possible. Call, text, email, and visit often!!!
5. Study hard and do your best. Don’t miss class, mass, or meals!!!
6. Stay organized and clean up after yourself.
7. Listen to the HOLY SPIRIT. Don’t put yourself in awkward situations…be prudent about who you are with, where you go, and what you do!!! Watch where you park and make sure you have someone to walk with at night. Remember to call on your guardian angel when you need help quick!!!
8. Have good clean fun. Participate in club and school activities. Smile a lot!!!
9. Do well on your job. Show them how amazing you are. Be on time, do your best, clean up, and look nice.
10. REMEMBER WE LOVE YOU AND ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!!!