Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” I walked to the front of the church this morning to take up the gifts to the altar during Mass. I felt pride swell inside me as I...
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WORD OF THE YEAR {2016} Wrapup
Before I move on and share my 2017 word, I just had to share with you a few of the ways choosing this word changed me in 2016. Early in the year, the book The Temperament God Gave your Kids was recommended to me. You would think I would know this after sixteen years...
Marriage – Keep on keepin’ on
These stories have been shared with permission, in the hopes that our walk through these times may give someone hope to say the right thing, smile when you want to scream, and keep on loving. A few weeks ago, I returned from a weekend conference. I was tired and the...
Mary Alice and the reluctant volunteer
Last week, Mary Alice was my helper while I took school pictures for my children's school. She was completely captivated by all the big kids. A dear friend entertained her while I told people to relax and smile. As much as I'd like to pat myself on the back for...
Miracles and Double Rainbows
This is it. The post where long haired freaky people get it. The post where you realize I really am a Jesus Freak. I cannot go one more day without singing His praises and telling you the whole story. (Below is my Facebook conversation with priest Father Louis from...
Holy Doors of Mercy
The Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona is a pilgrimage site for a Holy Door during this Jubilee Year of Mercy. When I found out there was a Holy Door in Sedona, I wanted to be sure we each walked through the door and fully understood what it meant. To walk through a...
Graduation Mass
This year, graduation Mass wasn't just us going to sing or support friends or to see everyone. This year, graduation felt closer than ever. Nate will graduate 8th grade next year and Julia will finish her junior year. In two years, I will be the mom at the front of...
Pope Saint John Paul II {St. Bernard’s of Clairvaux}
Whenever I rush, things fall apart. You would think I would know this by know. Meltdowns because of my impatience. Forgotten phones. Running late. I didn't think we would be going to the celebration that evening, but mom surprised us with tickets to the dinner. I was...
Pueri Cantores, St. Bernard of Clairvaux – Rome | Julia’s Story
I asked Julia to write her story of their trip to Rome. I can remember my dad asking me to do this after we went on trips. I'm so glad he did, because now I look back and read of our travels, written before my memories faded, and can instantly remember the feelings of...
My Nathaniel Kenan
You have this love of history that is absolutely incredible. You remember tanks and planes and battles and dates. It is just like your father. You've always had this love of Ireland. Now that you have an Irish uncle, there is no stopping you. You listen to the music,...