My dear friend, we will call her Aggie, recently shared a painful account of an encounter with her husband with me. It brought her to saddened tears. Aggie explained how she felt he was hurt and lost. She understood that her hubby was lonely and misunderstood. My friend could see that he needed to be heard and comforted by someone… Read More
I Could Breathe Again
I want to embrace the simplicity of the season. This season we are about to begin where we celebrate new life in Jesus through His miraculous birth. I desire to be able to focus on the true gifts of the season, time with family and friends. This season affords us time together to celebrate the beauty of the season, the… Read More
When It Hurts
A few months ago, I had a rough string of weeks. The enemy was hard at work spewing ugliness all around me and in me. I was fighting back but I was breaking down. And then there came that ugly, yet freeing, day, when I got real with God and something inside of me broke. I was able to unleash… Read More
Reaching Up and Out
I felt like I was drowning today. Drowning in the reality of my life. This morning I was careful to carve out time so I could run, knowing that so often this is what brings me to a more balanced state. Still, I found myself overwhelmed with sadness and frustration. I knew I needed to seek Our Lord and the… Read More
When Peace Abounds
“Our weakness is essential in our relationship with God.”- Mary Katherine Deschamp states in “Embracing the Little Way of St. Therese’”at blessedisshe.net. Striking a cord deep within me because I find myself believing that I am strong enough to accomplish Our Lord’s work and mine independently. Then, it is made abundantly clear that I am not. I am weak. I… Read More
A Season of Rest and Mountain Climbing
I was at the park this morning, alone with my four year old daughter. We were enjoying the beautiful overcast day. I thought to myself what a relief it was to have a break in the recent run of 90 degree temperatures, day after day, for weeks. My big kids have all started back to traditional school after having home… Read More
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