Chris and I have wanted a Marian statue since we married. Recently we've had the money set aside and, for the last year or so, have been slowly looking. A few days ago, Chris was on a one-day business trip when he drove past a statuary, found a statue and grotto he liked at a very reasonable price, and, after emailing me a photo from his phone, we bought it!
When Chris arrived home, John climbed into the back of his SUV and onto Mary, whom he kissed, all of his own accord.
We temporarily placed the statue next to the driveway, although we will be moving it into the back yard. Tonight while leaving on our walk, John kissed the statue repeatedly.
Today was also the first day that John remarked to me that Mary (the Blessed Virgin) has the same name as Mary (his sister). Imagine that! After kissing the statue, John said that the Mary statue should have a baby on her back, just like I had baby Mary on my back. I told him that was very clever and it's quite possible that Our Lady carried baby Jesus on her back!
When Chris arrived home, John climbed into the back of his SUV and onto Mary, whom he kissed, all of his own accord.
We temporarily placed the statue next to the driveway, although we will be moving it into the back yard. Tonight while leaving on our walk, John kissed the statue repeatedly.
Today was also the first day that John remarked to me that Mary (the Blessed Virgin) has the same name as Mary (his sister). Imagine that! After kissing the statue, John said that the Mary statue should have a baby on her back, just like I had baby Mary on my back. I told him that was very clever and it's quite possible that Our Lady carried baby Jesus on her back!
precious!
ReplyDeleteOur Lady is surely smiling on her dear John!!
i really love your statue too :)
Whar a sweet and precious boy you have.
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