venial sins

today in class we were starting to really dive into the sacraments. First up: Reconciliation. A lot of my students are making their first reconciliation in 3 weeks, but boy today I got called out and humbled more than words can say.

When discussing what a venial and mortal sin is, most would say a venial is a less offensive sin but it still hurts God, yet he still loves us and forgives us. A mortal sin is a very severe sin. Yes, yes. Well, we were brainstorming, I broke the information down so that it was understandable by 7 and 8 year olds. As I looked around the room and called on various students the last student I called on raised her hand and said, "A venial sin is like a sickness to our heart." I paused and told her that that was an excellent response, one I am sure she has no idea the depth to. A sickness to the heart. Wow, I have to say I am getting myself to confession as soon as I can due to those words. I have never thought of sin in those terms. I always considered confession something important and something that should be held to a high standard. Do I go as much as I would like to? No, and that is definitely my fault. But now, those words, "a sickness to the heart" are going to stick with me every day, and drive me to go to confession.

go to confession. get your heart healed, by the divine healer.







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Pregnancy update:

Craving: Chocolate, hot chocolate, chocolate with carmel, chocolate shell ice cream,  dr. pepper
(yes I feel like a fat kid)

Feeling: Yes, Feeling her kick and occasionally do some flips and move around. She is quite the mover but mostly at night and when we want her to move, she wont.

Determined: This little girl is stubborn, she is going to be more loved than words can express, she has to be in something active because she has a fierce pair of legs on her.

Healthy: Both of us are healthy and not having any complications. I was prescribed pilates/yoga to help with stress. I thought the dr. was joking. He wasn't.

Bigger: Yes, day by day I definitely can see a difference. A student ran into my stomach last week without realizing, I had to discuss with him how he needs to be aware of his surroundings because Mrs. Imms is only going to get bigger from here on out. ha, oh the discussions i have.

Christopher: finally felt the baby kick! He was very excited and couldn't believe it. Then he stared at my stomach as he watched it bulge out every few seconds and thought it looked like an alien.

January 30, 2013: the first time a total stranger noticed I was pregnant and said something. Said something nice.

January 26, 2013: While in a bar got a total stare down and an avoidance of eye contact. It was epic to say the least.

names: not decided, well maybe we are. who knows.

totally in love: completely and utterly. no words can describe.