Just before Christmas, Mary Alice celebrated her first Communion. Somehow, everything lined up in perfect harmony and Julia, Nate, both sets of grandparents, and Aunt Theresa were able to attend. (Cue the angels singing thanksgiving for living close to family once...
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TRIPPING OVER THE SAINTS :: KATE ESCHBACH WITH GUEST ANDREA BORING – EPISODE 7
Andrea Boring joins us to share about Blessed Concepción Cabrera de Armida in this episode of Tripping Over the Saints. Andrea is a wife and mom of five kiddos, including two sets of twins. She is a Media Relations & Communications Specialist with a deep love for...
Correct-ness
It's easy to feel justified in our "correct-ness". We make excuses. Well, they cut me off in line. Well, they forgot to invite me. Well, they said something that hurt my feelings. But we are free. We are free to love without convincing people to love us back. We are...
14 weeks with Love Bug
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...
Love-Bug Comes Home
“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...
The Story of the NICU…
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...
Becoming Foster Parents
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...
Riley’s Confirmation and First Communion
This is officially my new favorite picture. Aren't they the cutest?! Riley's great aunt spoiled us with a shopping trip for a new suit. Shopping with Riley can take a few hours so I had my chai tea and I was ready for the marathon. We walked into an almost completely...
Learning and listening in the silence
We are here. And we are good. Brian, the kids, and I are still physically distancing. This forced exile has been a beautiful learning for my heart. Where is my focus? Where is my attention? Where does my joy come from? We are here. And we are good. The first few weeks...
DIY Vacation Bible School
Every summer, Vacation Bible School is something that my kids cannot wait for! They look forward to the t-shirts, the songs, the snacks, the friends, and all of the fun! We usually attend two or three each summer. Mary Alice had been so excited, because this would be...