Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The Relic of St. Charbel & Other Saints
As shown in previous blog posts where the girls and I visited a collection of relics called Treasures of the Church, A small collection of relics came to Immaculate Conception today. The main Saint spoken of and Main first class Relic displayed was that of saint charbel. He was a Lebanese monk that lived as a Hermit for most of his life, and after his death has more miracles associated with him than any other Saint. Each year the Saints bones are immersed in pure olive oil and the oil is preserved and vials for all the faithful to use hoping for a healing miracle. The most amazing miracle associated with this oil happened in Lebanon in the early 2000s. A lady suffering with hypoplasia was anointed with the healing oil, and had a dream of one monk operating on her and one supporting her back. When she woke up she had two surgical scars on her neck and was completely healed!
here is the first class relic of St Theresa of avila, one of the most famous Catholic mystics. The statue on the right is my own statue that I made a third class Relic it is a statue of her main Vision showing her in ecstasy in heaven.
Finally one of my favorite saints, St therese of Liseux who i am named after, I knelt down in veneration of this particular Relic and said and thanked her for her little way.
Finally one of my favorite saints, St therese of Liseux who i am named after, I knelt down in veneration of this particular Relic and said and thanked her for her little way.
More St relics from this exhibition can be found in my spiritual journal.
After visiting this Relic exhibition and getting a vial of the healing oil, I drove down to the hospital in Easley where Leia's grandfather-in-law, Tom, lay sick with major lung issues. I anointed his chest with the healing oil and he went home the next day. Not a miracle necessarily, but he cried when I anointed him with the Holy oil. It was beautiful!
Friday, October 31, 2025
The Year of Lasts : Annie on Halloween & Carolina Meadows
Annie & her friend Luz. (Friends since kindergarten! )
finally just a little picture of the sign that says Carolina Meadows announcing the neighborhood where the girls trick or treated since since 2008. Daddy really wanted to take a drive through the old neighborhood and see the decorations, especially the ones at a particular house at the end he used to go all out. It was a bit sad to see that no one had decorated for halloween, the neighborhood had changed, and our girls grew up. Still, Annie and I smiled because of Brian's Nostalgia wanting to drive through the neighborhood.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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Monday, October 20, 2025
Friday, October 17, 2025
Monday, October 13, 2025
My Friend Stephanie & A Farewell to her Husband, Ryan Schott
Yes, Brian and I made the 12 hour drive to Galeton PA to visit one of my oldest friends, Stephanie, in her grief, as she just lost her husband, Ryan, to pancreatic cancer. When she held me and said, "I just can't believe you're here!" I replied, "I wouldn't be anywhere else."
Ryan Matthew Schott, 56
Germania, Pennsylvania
Ryan Matthew Schott, 56, of Germania, PA, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at the Gatehouse Hospice in Williamsport, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Wellsboro, PA, Ryan was the son of the late James W. and Donna J. Schott. He was a devoted husband to Stephanie (Stone) Schott and a proud father to Mikayla and Makenna Schott. He is also survived by his brothers Jim (Diane), Rick (Charlene), and Jon (Brenda) Schott, as well as many extended family members and friends who will deeply miss him.
Ryan graduated from Galeton Area School District and earned his Pharmacy degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. Alongside his wife, Stephanie, he owned and operated Galeton Drug, where he served the community with dedication and compassion for many years. His genuine care for his customers—whom he treated like family—left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
A faithful member of Lighthouse Community Church in Galeton, Ryan lived a life rooted in kindness, service, and love. He was an active member of the Galeton School Board and a passionate supporter of his daughters’ athletic pursuits. Ryan generously gave his time, energy, and resources to support numerous community activities and causes.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 12th at 4:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church in Galeton. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend and celebrate Ryan’s life.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ryan’s memory to the Lighthouse Community Church in Galeton or to the Gatehouse Hospice in Williamsport, PA.
Friday, October 10, 2025
Friday, October 3, 2025
Happy Birthday Oma
For Oma's birthday I made her a wedding album! I gathered all of the photos taken at the wedding in February and made a hardcover book on a large scale for them to enjoy. Unfortunately, when I brought it over, and due to the Alzheimer's disease, Oma no longer remembered why she chose that name for grandma. I had to remind her that it was because of how much she wanted to honor her Alsatian roots.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Annie Turns Nineteen : Annie's 19th Birthday
Even though I wanted to make her a spectacular cake, what Annie really wanted was some fancy macarons from a local bakery. It took me a while to find them, but I ordered some special ones for her! I'm afraid the sparkler candles were anticlimactic. Annie also wanted to eat at the local Brazilian steakhouse. So we did! And we took Corey with us!
In regards to gifts, she really wanted a lot of pottery glazes! ... and one of the other things I got her is a book that I made for both my students and my children that delineates the Catholic teaching on sexuality. This was the cover, which is meant to be humorous. Before I had children, I vowed I would give them this book whenever they entered their first love relationship.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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