God In my Compost

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.
Every Mother’s Day since my girls were very small they would go out in our yard and gather a bouquet for me. Now, though they are not so little anymore they still take seriously the task of my bouquet. There is nothing more beautiful to me and I give thanks for the loving hearts that…
“Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock. Mt. 7:24-25 My father in…
The best way to thank those who have fought for our freedom is to live our freedom in love, honor and compassion. Remember those young veterans (young and old alike) who have to come home and are trying to remember who they used to be. Please hold in your prayers all of those who are…
Last night before I went to sleep, I read a little about the devastation in Nice, France, I didn’t want to, I really don’t want to hear another story about how we disregard the gift of life, but then who does? So, I read it and I pray like everyone else. In the meantime, I…
I remember when I used this blog to walk through our liturgical seasons. I miss those days! Here we are on day 4 of Advent and there have no indication on this blog we have transitioned into our season of waiting. Why does this matter? Well, because building my patience is a constant battle. Advent…
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I too am amazed at what my compost pile can grow. Its a nice analogy that out of waste can grow something strong and beautiful. I love a God of second chances!