Sometimes my blogging world and my real life collide bringing me a gift and today is one of those days. My friend Colleen Duggan has a new book out from Ave Maria Press called "Good Enough is Good Enough: Confessions of An Imperfect Catholic Mom" and y'all it's a real winner. I've known Colleen ... View Post
just keep running…
Life is a marathon, NOT a sprint. This is something I have to remind myself of every darn day. This photo was taken at a CYO track meet when I was in the fourth grade. I was one scrawny nine year old who had more energy than most. I struggled to read and math was my enemy. My mom thought track ... View Post
you are more than your deepest shame…
“The devil may use the hurts of life, and sometimes our own mistakes - to make you feel it is impossible that Jesus loves you, is really cleaving to you. This is a danger for all of us. And so sad, because it is completely opposite of what Jesus is really wanting, waiting to tell you. Not only does ... View Post
a father’s love…
When I looked at my phone this morning, I was met with this image above. Six years ago today, this was my reality. It took me a moment to catch my breath. Not because I was upset but because photograph captures our life with Courtney. The pain, the love, the trust, the confusion and the ... View Post
I miss these hands. I miss the snuggles on the couch with her head on my shoulder, smiling as she hummed. I miss the joy she brought to our home everyday. I miss my Courtney and wish there had been a different ending to her story. But...God is God and I am not. This weekend we celebrated two ... View Post
fight for one another…
This man who has walked with me for 32 years now (30 of them as my beloved husband). He surprised me this morning, during our marriage prep talk on families and parenting, with the most beautiful description of our marriage. He simply said “We were made for one another by our Redeemer who wants only ... View Post
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