It’s November 1st…Happy All Saints Day! I love this Solemnity and the time to recall all the wonderful saints who have gone before us. While I think of some of my favorites – Saints Dominic & Catherine of Siena, Saint Maximilian Kolbe, our Blessed Mother Mary – I also think of the countless saints whose […]
Family
Hey, everyone…It’s Still Christmas!
Merry 5th Day of Christmas! No, my true love did not give me five golden rings today. But that’s okay; my wedding ring is all I need on my hands! Bruce and I did go shopping today for some great-nieces and nephews, because we have another Christmas gathering to attend this weekend. I hope my […]
Thanksgiving Blessings
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day here in the US. I am blessed to be visiting my mom in South Carolina for the week. Games of Yahtzee and comfort food have adorned the week, with plenty more to come! Here are a few random thoughts on some not-so-random blessings. My dad was transferred with his company right […]
Always Thankful
Remember when I said I was going to do one of these posts every Wednesday this month? Oh well… this turned into something different than originally planned, and is finally being completed. But hopefully, it will touch you in some way. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I am continuing to keep myself focused on the […]
#WorthRevisit: I Love Him, and His Mother Too
Today, I am linking up to #WorthRevisit again with a post from three years ago. Today (September 8th), the Catholic Church celebrates the birth of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. In this post, I offer some of my limited understanding of this special feature of my Catholic faith. Be sure to check out other posts […]
150 Years of Faith & Family
This past Sunday, Bruce and I attended a wonderful celebration: the Sesquicentennial of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rockville Indiana. Bruce was born in Belleville, IL but his family moved to Indiana when he was very young. His family eventually settled in Rockville, among the beautiful rolling hills and famous covered bridges of Parke […]
Always in My Heart: Pregnancy & Infant Loss
October is upon us again. In many ways, it is my favorite time of year. Leaves are changing colors here in the Midwest and the temperatures are cool enough for sweaters but not so cold that I am frozen. Cinnamon, apple, and pumpkin spice treats warm my belly and make me happy. Bruce and I […]
What a Road Trip!
Saturday, Bruce and I returned from a wonderful two week vacation. We traveled to the southwest region to see one of his brothers, and one of mine. Along the way, we also saw several national parks and two of my online stamping friends. Upon returning, I posted a picture of our odometer: 4000.8 miles! We […]
A Different Kind of #WorthRevisit
Generally, when I participate in the #WorthRevisit Link-Up, I am posting something I wrote before; thus the revisit concept. Then I share it with the Reconciled to You and Theology is a Verb blogs. It’s been a great way for me to “meet” other writers and speakers who enjoy sharing their faith. But today, I have […]
Third Sunday is Park Day
My writing has been sporadic here, but I just wanted to share a few simple thoughts and pictures. After all, not everything has to be profound or challenging. In fact, today is a perfect day to reflect on the simple things…beauty, joy. My husband, Bruce, and I decided recently to take advantage of the scenic […]