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A Blanket of Love

June 29, 2021 Mary Ann Halloran Leave a Comment

Woman sleeping on the sofa

Yesterday I was watching two of my grandchildren while their mother took one of the others to an activity. I was sitting between the children reading some books to them. When I was reading the fourth book during the midday heat, I got so sleepy. I hadn’t gotten much sleep the night before due to a singing cricket in our bedroom. After the fourth book, I said to the children, “Grandma is going to rest  here on the floor for a few minutes.” So I laid on my side on the floor.

About a minute later, my 4-year-old granddaughter came and put a baby blanket over me, and then she brought me a pillow for my head. I was so touched by her spontaneous act of kindness.

We recently celebrated the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. When I was meditating on their love and how I felt their presence throughout the day, my thoughts and heart went immediately to when Quinn put that blanket on me. I genuinely felt the love of Jesus and Mary when that loving act of care was done toward me. It was an intimate experience and to think it came through a small child. They truly are the greatest among us.

Sacred Heart of Jesus statue
Immaculate Heart of Mary statue

I have a lot to learn from them.

God bless you!

Mary Ann / Mother Hen

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About Mary Ann Halloran

I’m a wife, mom, grandma, and follower of Jesus. Besides homeschooling my kids for 30 years, I have been an active member of a lay missionary community that serves the poor. I love spending time with my family, playing with my grandkids, and drinking a hot cup of tea in front of our wood-burning stove in the winter.

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