Today is my birthday. I am 49 years old. {That's okay. I don't mind if you gasp.} Once upon a time, I looked like this: Now, however, I look like this: Okay, not really. That's just how I feel some days. Actually, I look like this: Saying goodbye to 48! (Photo credit: Felicity, who sighed and set … [Read more...]
A Grad Gift You Don’t Want to Miss: To Know the Savior by Michelle Gelineau
[Post Number I from the Minnesota Catholic Home Education Conference] [There will be more. Be warned.] Everyone, I'd like you to meet Michelle. Hi Michelle! Michelle is a beautiful, faith-filled sister-of-the-heart that I met at the MCHEC last year. At that time, she gave me one of her "Give Him Five" coffee mugs, which became a wonderful … [Read more...]
Love is in the Little Things
One of the best parts of my day is that first cup of coffee along with my morning offering. I subscribe to emails from The Catholic Company, (you can subscribe here if you wish), so once my mug of dark roast is brewed, I settle in with the words that come from God to me. God can take the very same email—or the very same verse, or gesture, or … [Read more...]
1000 Words
I blinked and this week ran away from me. Sometimes the calendar is so full-to-bursting--with track meets, lacrosse games, speech therapy, piano--that it's all I can do to STOP. Full stop. Breathe in...breathe out...signs of spring...gratitude. … [Read more...]
A Life Well-Lived
You might think, by that title, that I'm talking about my 90-year-old parents, and you would be right. But only in part. It's true that my parents have lived their lives--their very long and rewarding lives. The years were full up and now they're thankful...but tired. Were you to ask them about death, they'd reply: … [Read more...]
Easter Ninja
That's how we're feeling on this glorious day. Our Lord has conquered sin and death, which is (frankly) way better than any ninja. He is risen! Alleluia! * * * Footnote: I do plan to post more photos later. Right now I'm like: Need. More. Coffee. And my girls are like: Hopped up on Sugar and Refusing to Sit Still And my … [Read more...]
90 years young!
Spare a prayer for my sweet daddy? His name is George and it's his birthday! His wife, six kids and hundreds* of grandkids thank you. : ) *I'm rushing out the door and don't have time to count. Trust me. There's a lot of them! … [Read more...]
The Gift of a Sister
If you are a momma with more than one little girl, please take a moment to tell them they're blessed. They are so blessed to have a sister! How do I know this? I have four sisters, and each one holds a special place in my heart. This is my family when I was growing up. (I'm the "baby" of the family, the one on the right. ) And … [Read more...]
Sudden Zest and a Fun Suggestion
I don't know why or how, exactly—the prayers of a friend? An influx of grace?—but my enthusiasm for life has returned. Zest for the Steps of the Science Museum Zest for this Frozen Minnesota Life Zest for these Four Crazy Kids (I'm outnumbered!) And here's the catch: February's not even over. Friday the … [Read more...]
These Kids, this Life
"Mom," George asked, (he's always asking), "What would you do if you were a fairy?" "I don't know," I responded, (distracted), (busy), "I guess I would flutter around a lot." His response: "What a boring fairy!" I took pretend umbrage. Wiping off the counter? Boring?! On the contrary, I lead a rich & varied & jam-encrusted life. … [Read more...]
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