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My Riley, part 2

There is a plaque on my desk that says, “share your story, to set someone else free.” My sweet friend, Cindy, gave that to me years ago and encouraged me in my writing. I look at that plaque every day and wonder why I don’t write more about our days....

Sebastian’s 2nd Birthday

Dearest Sebastian, you are two! You are just absolutely amazing. I cannot imagine our family without you. You are so kind and compassionate. When someone is upset or hurt, you go sit next to them and pat their back and give them a hug. It is so incredibly endearing to...

Captain Marvel – Review by FanGirl and Catholic Feminist

Disclaimer: I was invited to a complimentary media screening of Marvel Studios CAPTAIN MARVEL. On Monday, I had the pleasure of being the coolest mom in the galaxy. I surprised Nate and picked him up a few minutes early from school to head to see Captain Marvel. We...

Dear mom… lean in

Never Marginalize Always show dignity Always include Goodness that sounds like a tall order. We are the science lab for our children. Imagine having so much freedom in Christ that you are empty and liberated to be compassionate, non-judgemental, loving, patient,...

Snow Day

Last week, our desert received a beautiful blanket of white snow. Now, I know this sounds silly to those of you up north, but you know that feeling when you see a cactus in person and you haven’t seen one in a very long time? Yup, it’s like that. We were...