When he picked me up for our first date, Matt handed me a red rose . Seven months later we were engaged. We were 30 years old when we married. Our wedding song, "Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts was the perfect song for us. We both had a past filled with many ups, downs and other people. That every long lost dream lead me to where you are Others who broke my heart, they were like … [Read more...] about Ten Years of Marriage and the Saints that Helped Us Get Here
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8 Ways to Pray Using a Journal
I once transformed a marble copybook into a prayer journal. Writing in it helped me: pay closer attention during prayer, relieve stress, express some creativity, and document my feelings and thoughts. One of my goals this month is to really get back into keeping a prayer journal. I long to enjoy this "me time" and prayer time. Perhaps even with a glass of wine . . . There are … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Pray Using a Journal
A Book, a Bucket, and A Ball: All I needed to get Summer Rolling!
What am I going to do with this very active child all summer? I was asking myself just that question when I was presented the opportunity to review (affiliate link) KIDFUN: 400 Fun and Easy Ideas for Kids Ages 2 to 8. Hope Horwitz sent me Sharla Felscher's ebook in the hopes that I would share it with you. I'm happy to tell you it has provided a rolling start to a very fun summer ahead! As a … [Read more...] about A Book, a Bucket, and A Ball: All I needed to get Summer Rolling!
Love, Your Guardian Angel
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. I must have directed my 3 year-old to do this and stop doing that more than 100 times today. He listened once or twice. I'm not going to exaggerate and say he listened three times. He definitely didn't listen to me that many times today. Oh, and his "best friend ever" . . . he too tested my patience today. I … [Read more...] about Love, Your Guardian Angel
Five Reasons to Start a Rosary Group
This post contains affiliate or associate links with several businesses (which means if you shop through the links, I earn a small commission). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Again, [amen,] I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered together in … [Read more...] about Five Reasons to Start a Rosary Group
Mercy Mania! Learning From Others
What I learned about Mercy from other bloggers . . . Recognizing that someone is doing the best they can at that moment can make forgiveness and mercy a little more accessible. (Laurel at Muffindome.com) Be vigilant in finding joy in our blessings. The devil wants to steal our joy. Remember that God's Mercy and grace are endless. ( Jen at Into Your Will ) Our pre-born children are … [Read more...] about Mercy Mania! Learning From Others