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How Do You Reconnect?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Deborah Garcia Jul 10, 2009.

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Debra Casperson left a comment for Donna Wilhelm

Hi Donna, Just browsing the site to look for other moms in the area, I live in Collegeville! You must be a special lady to do what you do with the PREP children! I too have taught PREP in the past and taught at a Catholic school. I now stay home…

Sep 30, 2010

Donna Wilhelm commented on Mary Ellen Barrett's group 'Moms of Special Needs Children'

Hi Stephanie, and welcome! Sometimes it can feel very lonely parenting a special needs child. This is a good place to meet up with other moms who are going through the same thing, so please know that you aren't alone. Are there any groups for…

Jul 19, 2010

Amylisa C replied to Donna Wilhelm's discussion 'Is anyone getting their child(ren) ready for sacraments?' in the group Moms of Special Needs Children

I was thinking of taking my almost 7 year old son Mario to a special needs CCD. He really is not verbal and has a lot of issues with communication. I don't think he has any understanding at this point of God or Church. So I am curious as to…

Oct 9, 2009

Donna Wilhelm replied to Mary Carolyn Ledbetter's discussion 'Socializing with children in the neighborhood'

Hi Carolyn! My children go to public school. I'm a big proponent of the local YMCA. They have lots of activities for both children and adults, and many of the families in our community are involved. I hope this helps! -Donna

Aug 12, 2009

Donna Wilhelm replied to Paula Rutherford's discussion 'How Do You Show Hospitality to Those Who Live With You?' in the group Time for Tea and Hospitality

Although I'm always wishing the house were more presentable, my children always know that their friends are welcome to hang out at our house. I try to keep snacks and juice/soda/iced tea in the house for everyone. The kids don't seem to…

Jul 11, 2009

Donna Wilhelm replied to Sarah Reinhard's discussion 'Making Time for Books' in the group Reading and Ramblin' Moms

It's a little harder during the summer, but during the school year, when I pick my kids up, I get there a little early so I can read for about 20 minutes. Also, if you can get out one night during the week, go to the library for a while and…

Jul 11, 2009

Mary Ann Rogan replied to Donna Wilhelm's discussion 'Is anyone getting their child(ren) ready for sacraments?' in the group Moms of Special Needs Children

MY son will hopefully be confirmed this year. I was stressed during his First Penance and First Holy Communion, but in that age group, educational issues aren't as bad since it seems that all children differ quite a bit at that stage in regards…

Jul 10, 2009

Donna Wilhelm is now friends with Pat Gohn, Theresa Wright and Heidi Hess Saxton Jul 10, 2009

Therese Royals replied to Donna Wilhelm's discussion 'Is anyone getting their child(ren) ready for sacraments?' in the group Moms of Special Needs Children

The best book I have ever seen for first communion is The weight of a mass. here is a link to the book on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Weight-Mass-Tale-Faith/dp/0940112094

Jul 10, 2009

Deborah Garcia replied to Donna Wilhelm's discussion 'How Do You Reconnect?'

Patrick Madrid is very gifted, I love his method.

Jul 10, 2009

Theresa Wright replied to Donna Wilhelm's discussion 'How Do You Reconnect?'

I thought I was a good Catholic until my son let himself be pulled away from it. I then talked to my priest, but the one thing that really helped was watching The Journey Home on EWTN. They have lots of info on books and such. I started reading up…

Jul 9, 2009

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Donna Wilhelm joined Heidi Hess Saxton's group Jul 9, 2009

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Deborah Garcia replied to Donna Wilhelm's discussion 'How Do You Reconnect?'

I know how you feel...I was there about 3 years ago. I found this wonderful book called A mothers Rule Of Life, How to bring order to your home and peace to your home. I found that what I was missing was Gods Grace. This book helped me to get my…

Jul 9, 2009

Donna Wilhelm replied to Paula Rutherford's discussion 'What are your favorite books on Hospitality?' in the group Time for Tea and Hospitality

A Life That Says Welcome, A: Simple Ways to Open Your Heart & Home to Others by Karen Ehman. It also reminded me that often times we forget to offer hospitality to those who live with us. I'm trying to make our home a comfortable sanctuary…

Jul 9, 2009

Is anyone getting their child(ren) ready for sacraments?

I'm a special needs PREP teacher at my parish, and in addition to my 7-year-old son, I'm getting three other children in the group ready for Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in the coming school year. Does anyone have any experience with this? The youth education director at the parish is great. The kids will have an abbreviated Act of Contrition, and we're trying to give them a very basic knowledge of the sacraments.Let me know if you know of any resources I could use. The most basic I…See More

Donna Wilhelm added a discussion to the group Moms of Special Needs Children Jul 9, 2009

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Joannie replied to Donna Wilhelm's discussion 'How Do You Reconnect?'

Dear Donna, From your picture and young family, even having had a "Catholic Education" may have left you hungry in the area of Catholic teaching. Over past forty years the Church has undergone great turmoil and sadly in some cases poor…

Jul 7, 2009

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Tell us about yourself: I attend Mass on a fairly regular basis, teach PREP for 5 adorable special needs children, but I'm feeling disconnected from my faith and I want to feel God's presence in my life more strongly.

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At 11:49am on September 30, 2010, Debra Casperson said…: Hi Donna,
Just browsing the site to look for other moms in the area, I live in Collegeville! You must be a special lady to do what you do with the PREP children! I too have taught PREP in the past and taught at a Catholic school. I now stay home with my three children and love it!