Wife, mother, blogger, Catholic ministry. I love to garden even when it goes wrong. Same with writing (and we know it can go wrong.) Believing that God is present in all of it.
I received an unexpected phone call yesterday from a family member who hasn’t communicated in three years; a self-imposed exile I guess. Our relationship has been tenuous for most of it, but there have also been good times. I always wonder if it is a good idea to reconnect and yet my instinct is to do…
“Love is your job description – no matter what you do for a living. If you ever feel unsure of what you’re supposed to do in a situation, here’s a good rule of thumb: always do what leads to greater love.”—Marci ShimoffJust saw this quote and had to share. I am always wondering what I…
Today one of my elementary school classmates is being buried. Now the fourth to go from our small class. So sad. His funeral is taking place as I write this. In lieu of attending I am writing this post, as I am heading to work myself. But I want to write this because he was the last one…
Blog Post Revisited! For too many people that I know, this Thanksgiving will be a little less joyful. Some have lost a parent and will have to to take over as the main provider of memories. Others have lost siblings which brings a myriad of emotions and change in their lives. A family member…
That is the question of the day. I do, I have been privy to them…I have been part of them. I am grateful to have the imagination to see the amazement in peoples eyes when Jesus presents them with the loaves and fish. Today I will be thankful for the ability to be open to the…
“Rather, I have stilled my soul, hushed it like a weaned child. Like a weaned child on its mother’s lap, so is my soul within me. Psalm 131:2Enough of my yammering….today I invite you to sit in the presence of God. Take five minutes to simply sit before God and still yourself before the Lord….