Dad and Mom on their 50th anniversary!

Dad and Mom in 2001

For Mom and Dad...

Forgive me for not saying so sooner, but I know that there are women who do not have the luxury to stay at home with their children. My own Mother was one, but she was always there for us, even if it meant giving up the few precious minutes she might have had for herself. She's now 71 and I cherish her with all my heart. She gave up so much so that my brother and I could have what we needed and many times what we really didn't need. And my Dad, 74, has stood by her side for almost 53 years. God has blessed them both, not with perfect health, but with love for Him, each other and their children and grandchildren. They are now members of the semi-homeless RV people who might end up one night on your doorstep. But they are happy, we love them dearly and would love to wake up one morning to find them snoozing in their RV in our driveway. I love you Mom and Dad and I know your 8 grandkids love you too! Sleep tight! With much love always, your Daughter, Kitty

Raising children isn't a REAL job...

You are wrong Mrs. Heinz-Kerry, I have the most important job in the world. I've given birth to 5 children and have spent most of my married life teaching them morals and to value all work and respect the people who do that work.
Working outside the home certainly gives you a different perspective on life, but what could be more important than passing on your knowledge of life to your own children? Doesn't that count for something???
Let's face it, you screwed up! Even though Laura Bush has worked outside the home, her most important job has been as a wife and a mother. I'm not sure you have any idea about that. Of course I wasn't handed millions of dollars on a silver platter. Perhaps your nanny forgot to tell you a few things about women. We are wise, we vote and many of us won't be voting for your husband!
Maybe you should grab a book and sit on the porch of one of your many estates and stay there with your mouth shut until after the election is over.
And, one other question. Why do you cross your arms over your chest everytime you get in front of the camera? Are you saying you are humble or that you aren't receiving the Eucharist?
Geeez! If being a wealthy woman means you go around cutting other women down, count me out on being wealthy!

New Bishop...

Although most of you won't recognize this name, some of you from the great state of Kansas might. Also, I have it from friends of this person that he was voted "most likely to first make Bishop" in his seminary.

October 21, 2004
Dear IHP Friends,I am pleased to inform you that at Noon today (Rome time) in a press release from the "Sala Stampa" (Vatican Press Office), it was announced that His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, has appointed Father Paul S. Coakley, the new Bishop of Salina (Kansas). Bishop Elect Coakley earnestly requests your prayers as he assumes the duties of the office of bishop. His episcopal consecration will take place on Tuesday, December 28, 2004 (Feast of the Holy Innocents) in Salina, Kansas. Bishop Elect Coakley selected this date to remind us to pray for an end to abortion and to pray for the triumph of the Gospel of Life.
In Christ and Mary, Msgr. James D. Conley

Note: IHP is a the Integrated Humanities Program that my husband and many others participated in at the University of Kansas. Dr. Senior, Dr. Nellick, and Dr. Quinn taught the program. It was right in the midst of the Vietnam war era and many of the students were not Catholic. As it turned out though, many became Catholic (including my husband) because of their studies in this program. Bishop Elect Coakley, Msg. Conley and Father Jackson were just a few who went on to the seminary.
Msg. is in the Congregation of the Bishops in Rome and is one of our guided tour people when we travel there. He knows all the hot spots in Rome, including the best places to eat. He also took us to the University of Dallas campus in Italy. Beautiful place and they grow their own grapes for wine. He also took us to Castel Gondolfo for a wonderful meal and a chance to see the Holy Father's summer home. We pray constantly that Msg. will also become a Bishop. He is a wonderful man, very holy and loyal to the Church.