Update on the Murray Family...

I know it has been a long time since I have written anything about the family, and it has been awhile since I have  written anything on the blog.   So many things are going on with the family it is very difficult to find any time to do anything other than meals, school, activities and prayer.  Not in that order of course. 
The family is doing very well.  The boys ( Michael, Stephen, Joseph, and Thomas) are very busy with school, martial arts and church activities.  It seems we always have somewhere to go and we are rushing to get all it all in.  They are happy, and growing and maturing every day.  Fulton and John Mary are the busy boys who get into all kinds of mayhem.  They enjoy each others company and love to play together.  Unless one or the other has a toy they cannot share.  Kieran, Thomas, and Joseph are working hard in school and looking forward to it's completion in just a few weeks.  They are all Squires with the Knights of Columbus, busy with Martial, altar serving and Kieran is involved with Youth group at the Parish.  There is so much socialization happening at times it is very hard to squeeze school in between the driving around. 
Claire is doing phenomenal - Praise God! - she just had her feeding tube removed because she is eating better and maintaining weight.  Although she should weigh much more, it was time to have it removed and she is so glad to have it gone.  She works weekly on her blog about the Giants and would love to have more readers so please let her know you are following her insights.  Sheila has been working many hours lately, she has been able to purchase a car with the help of her grandparents and uncle, she is taking a class and will continue through the summer.  She wants to be able to pay for school herself rather than rely on school debt.  Joe and I are so proud of her initiative, hard work and perseverance.  Finally, Matthew has completed his second year at seminary and has graduated with a BA in Philosophy.  We are the parents of a College graduate.  Boy, do we feel old, it truly is amazing to realize our oldest is now moving on to post graduate work as he prepares to become a Catholic priest.  Proud and blessed are just a few of the words to describe how we feel about Matthew and his vocation.  They do not accurately reveal however the grace that his presence has had on the Murray clan and everyone that he comes in contact with, Thanks be to God.  Joe is plugging along at work.  He has been there for over two years and like most of his employers they love him there.  Truly, what is not to love!
Currently Joe and I have been blessed to be a part of the Diocesan program for Marriage Preparation.  The wonderful Desimone couple has been patiently working with us and we are so grateful to them for their leadership; as well as their gift to marriage to those they instruct as well as those who come into their presence.  I love being a part of their class because I gain so much insight on how to be a better wife to my husband, the Desimone's have graced us with so much valuable information I could never adequately thank them for all of the blessings they have given us.
I hope to have more updates about Matthew and his plans in future posts.  But I ask for your continued prayers and thank God for his Blessings!  God Bless you.