*Riley has given me permission to share part of his testimony.* Sometimes the most beautiful stories begin at the end. I sat in a church service in Montana last Sunday. Just a few minutes earlier, I had surprised Riley in person to tell him that he had graduated from...
In October of 2024, Brian, Riley, and I took in the sights of Montana. I had never been there before and now I will tell everyone and anyone that they should visit. It is one of the most beautiful, expansive, friendly places I've ever been. . Fall had just begun...
In my never ending love for garden analogies, I see the little tiny roots taking shape - finding water and hope in ways we don't see. Thursday was a good day. An unusually good day. I think it was Katie McGrady who said earlier that her "Lent was very Lent-y" this...
In nine days, we will leave for Belgium. Brian, Riley, and I are making a pilgrimage to Geel, Belgium where St. Dymphna and Father Gerebern were martyred. We are asking for complete healing for Riley. Do I believe he could be healed right here in Lantana, Texas? Of...
"Some stories aren't yours to tell - even when you're a key player. Even when the story ends well... You will want to testify about the grace and the redemption that will get you to the other side of each dark day, but it's hard to describe without describing the pain...
Doctors appointments, bath times, diapers, bottles, little bows, tiny socks, and smiles. It is all a blur. Fourteen weeks went so quickly. When the case manager visited our home, she asked if we would be open to allowing the parents to visit. With the pandemic, there...
“Pain and suffering have come into your life, but remember pain, sorrow, suffering are but the kiss of Jesus — a sign that you have come so close to Him that He can kiss you.” St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Years ago, I read the book 'Falling Free' by Shannan Martin. I...
Before I jump head first into bringing the little love-bug home, I need to tell you about the NICU. The case manager asked me to arrive by 10am. DCS receives the date of discharge, but does not typically receive an exact time. The time depends on so many...
On August 28th, we officially put our house on the market. Brian had accepted a job in Texas and we were planning to move mid-December. Our sweet relator, Emily, was hosting an open house for us on August 29th, so we headed north to Cottonwood, Arizona, in hopes that...
As we finish week one of fostering a beautiful baby girl, the timing is ironic and beautiful - but that is a story for another day. Today, we celebrate six years of Riley officially being an Eschbach. First, I have to thank Nancy from Ordinary Miracles Photography for...