Has it really been over a month since I posted? You're probably thinking I'm all like: When in truth it's been more like: With a little bit of... ...thrown in for good measure. In short, these active kids are keeping me BUSY, but it's all good (truly) and even when it's not … [Read more...]
Grief, Grace and Unbelievable Goodness
I know you have plenty to read and do today, so I'm going to keep this very brief. It's Good Friday, emphasis on that first word "Good." Today is the day--the day of days. Our Lord has triumphed over sin! He will continue to triumph over sin. Praise Him for that. Thank Him for that. To God--and Jesus--be all the glory. Yet … [Read more...]
Through Him and With Him in the Kitchen
How's your Lent going? Personally, I am really clinging to the February issue of Magnificat magazine--an emotional "clinging" rather than physical, mind you, as I am forever misplacing my copy! It's a Messy Maggie thing. The cover, especially, touches my heart. Jesus, alone and lonely in the desert, bows His head in the presence … [Read more...]
The VERY Hard Work of Lasting Change
Part I I met my friend Jen for coffee last night, and she looked a little concerned as we slid into our chairs. "How are you?" she asked. "I read your blog..." "Oh dear," I thought, with a small inward grin, "It really is time to write an update so that 'Depression?!' isn't at the top." The truth is, I am here and you are there and I wish we … [Read more...]
You’ve got depression?!
"Hope is like a golden cord connecting you to heaven. The more you cling to this cord, the more I bear the weight of your burdens; thus you are lightened. Heaviness is not of My kingdom. Cling to hope, and My rays of Light will reach you through the darkness." (From Jesus Calling by Sarah Young) See that woman in those photos above? Yes, … [Read more...]
A Peace that Seeps and then Surpasses: Part II
"Mommy?" My six-year-old's eyes are large and brown. He stands at my desk waiting patiently, then as I turn and say, "Yes?" he poses his question. "Which are the good ones, murderers or martyrs? I forget." "Martyrs are the good ones, honey. They go straight to heaven." "That's what I want to be, then! I want to be a martyr." * * … [Read more...]
On Leading a Horse Stubborn Mule to Water
Alternately Titled: When Family Fun Comes Undone You might think, judging from the photo, that this post is about my Naughty Nicky, who is two-going-on-21 and whose activity of choice is pitching heavy objects and whose favorite words are "Smash!" and "Bang!" Not even kidding. He uses them frequently. And then add to the (very chaotic) … [Read more...]
“Trick or Stream”
Some Thoughts (and Movies) about Who We Are on Halloween Note to the Unsuspecting Reader: This is an Netflix-sponsored post, but the views expressed within are mine. There now. You've been warned. I wish today were a TGIF kinda day. You know exactly what I mean, I'm sure—a kick back kinda day, relax and chill before the … [Read more...]
A Birthday Give-Away, because I ♥ You
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...]
Deliver Us From…
Pick your poison, 'cause on any given day that's what I do. When we pray the Our Father as a family, and we DO do this, every night before bed, I cling to that last request like nobody's business. Deliver us, Lord, from all sorts of evil. Deliver us from bickering kids. Deliver us from fear and feeling overwhelmed. Deliver us from … [Read more...]
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