It’s Wednesday, and that means it is time for another #WorthRevisit post. This weekend is the March for Life in Chicago, but Bruce and I won’t be attending. I think I will start scheduling some tweets and contacting my friends at Students for Life Illinois, just to be there in spirit! This post is from…
(In the liturgical calendar of the Latin Church (Roman Catholic), December 28th is the Feast of the Holy Innocents. I posted this three years ago. Because the Sanctity of Human Life is still so important to me, I wanted to share as a #WorthRevisit post. I am linking up on Reconciled to You and Theology…
Last week, I was blessed to attend the annual Heartbeat International Conference, held in Chicago. The theme was “On a Mission from God,” inspired by the classic 1980 film “The Blues Brothers.” We all received dark sunglasses for fun, and I swear I saw Elwood greeting people at the door! I attended many of these…
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…
I am getting very excited. Tomorrow morning I will board a plane for Atlanta where I will attend the annual Heartbeat International Conference! I attended several while I served as Executive Director, and met incredible people. Smart, creative, generous, and joyful people. Professional conferences for any field of expertise are important, but a gathering of…
Today, Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed into law a provision making it illegal to abort a child due to fetal anomalies such as Down’s Syndrome (as well as race or sex.) Indiana is only the 2nd state to do so, North Dakota being the other one. I am so excited to see this! And yet…
It is late on a Saturday night. I should be in bed, but my head is racing with plans for tomorrow. Like every Sunday morning, I will attend Mass with my husband. After Mass, we will head home for a hearty breakfast, then bundle up in many many layers. Tomorrow is the March for…