Author Archives: Natalie Eden

Nine Impossible Causes and a Saint to Overcome Them

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

In this life, many of us face impossible situations that appear hopeless. Such things can lead to desperation, depression, and even thoughts of giving up. A person may perceive that there is no relief in sight. Such might be thought of as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Saints | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Once in a 100 years Tight Rope Walk over Niagara Falls Soon

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Niagara is getting excited.  The first man to walk a high wire over Niagara Falls in 100 years is scheduled to do his stunt on June 15, 2012.  He will walk across on a giant 2-inch cable that is attached … Continue reading →

Posted in Counseling, Genealogy | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Six instead of Ten Commandments?

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

The other night I had a dream that I was at a coffee shop and a man dressed like a pope sat in the seat across from me. He told me that he wanted to be my friend. “Who are you?” … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessed Virgin Mary, Saints | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Today is the Luckiest Day of the Year!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

By tradition today is considered the luckiest day of the year! This is because May 14 is designated as the feast of St. Matthias. He was chosen by the remaining eleven apostles to replace Judas Iscariot who had betrayed Jesus.  Although he … Continue reading →

Posted in Saints | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Here, Here, O Israel!

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

Genealogy breakthrough. This has been quite a busy week for genealogy breakthroughs for me! I happened to obtain the death certificate of my great great grandfather Samuel Aston who had been born in Wales and died in Scranton, PA.To my … Continue reading →

Posted in Genealogy | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Saint for the Outcast and those Ostracized

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

  When one goes to the Hawaiian Islands, most anticipate arriving in paradise.With year-round temperatures hovering around the low 80s, ocean breezes, and tropical plants, Hawaii is the vacation destination for many. In fact, a popular phrase in Hawaii “Chillaxin”,  is … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Saints | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

In Search of a Cure-All

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

One of my hobbies is genealogy research. In looking through old newspapers I can’t help but get a kick out of the advertisements that I encounter. In the mid to late 1800s the papers were filled with write-ups for concoctions that … Continue reading →

Posted in Genealogy, Health | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Champion Picker

Posted on May 5, 2012 by

My Dad likes to tell the story of how as a kid he was once the champion cherry picker in his hometown of Ransomville, NY.  He states that he developed a technique of holding himself in the tree with one … Continue reading →

Posted in Easter, Genealogy | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Biggest Loser

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

During my studies for my degree in psychology, one of my assignments was to interview a counseling practitioner, in other words, someone who has been out in the field for a while.  I asked this professional what she felt was … Continue reading →

Posted in Counseling, Saints | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Giving them a Full Life

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

Their newborn faces are forever engraved in my memory. My daughter’s eyes sparkled like dark sapphires at birth and my son resembled a miniature blonde Winston Churchill. Just yesterday I was trying to figure out what to expect when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessed Virgin Mary, Parenting, Saints | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment