Kelly and I visited the Chapel of Loretto the afternoon after we wandered the Georgia O'Keefe Museum. As we walked in, we found that this was no longer a working chapel, but had been changed into a historical museum that still held the occasional wedding. I felt...
Catholic
Introducing Father Christopher
Two weeks ago, I had the honor of witnessing a dear friend enter the priesthood. I first met Father Christopher shortly after moving to Arizona. Brian encouraged me to join our parish choir to meet people and find community. Brian and I had lived in Texas our entire...
Stepping away from something you love
Joining a MOPS group is one of the best decisions I've ever made. I've written many times about finding a MOPS or MOMS group nearby. I've shared how it became a lifeline for me as I transitioned to a stay at home mom and an adoptive mom. I needed friends. I needed...
The enneagram and why I don’t know my number…
After 10 months of research and prayer, I decided to write down my concerns regarding the enneagram. I pray you find the research insightful and helpful in deciding how you will approach this currently popular tool. A few months ago, I called Brian excitedly. He knows...
Observing Lent and Lenten Meals
Lent is a time to reflect and deepen faith. Many Christians celebrate Lent in preparation for Easter by abstaining from meat. Here are some thoughts about the season and a few recipe ideas for your Lenten meals. Lent lasts a period of 40 days (Ash Wednesday to Easter...
Weeds…
A few days ago, my friend Shannan wrote a beautiful post on Instagram about a weed that was left standing tall after being mowed carefully around in a field. She spoke of the person who mowed around the weed and how they must've so carefully navigated around it,...
Sebastian’s Baptism
The day Sebastian was originally to be baptized, was the day he was in the hospital. I can remember glancing up at the clock at noon and being so disappointed and scared. He was supposed to be in the arms of Father Brian, being anointed with oil. Instead, he was...
Nate’s 8th Grade Promotion
On Friday evening, we gathered at St. Mary's Basilica in downtown Phoenix. The eighth graders were promoted to 9th grade and 4 precious seniors graduated high school. I know I've shared about our school with you before, but I cannot say enough about it. Ville de Marie...
A miracle for you, a miracle for me
Oh sweet Sebastian. You turned one month yesterday. Time is such a mysterious fellow. I'm exhausted, but yet I blink and it's been a month. I've been perplexed at your arrival. I'm not supposed to be able to have children biologically anymore. According to doctors,...
WORD OF THE YEAR {2017}
Do you choose a word of the year? Since 2008, I've chosen a word to reflect on throughout the year. Usually the word is one that I don't necessarily "want". I'll pray and ask what word He'd like me to think about, and a word will keep showing up in front of me. I let...