"This baby is very sick" the nurse told our adoption agency social worker over the phone. The nurse had told the social worker at the adoption agency that "the mother changed her mind - tell the waiting couple she has decided to parent." The conversation between the social worker and the hospital nurse would normally stop there - but for some reason the nurse was compelled to say, "this baby is … [Read more...] about Saint Gianna: Our Heavenly Physician
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Decorating a Cape Cod Bedroom
Before we were blessed by adoption, we bought a cute Cape Cod style home. There are two bedrooms upstairs, and one bedroom (we use as an office) is on the main floor. It's a cozy home. We only have one bathroom, we have great hardwood floors, and although it is small, it is big enough. One thing we loved about the house were the exposed beams in the two upstairs bedrooms. However, the style … [Read more...] about Decorating a Cape Cod Bedroom
Dear Beautiful Woman Considering an Abortion
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. "Diana" was 17 and in high school. She thought she may have been pregnant, but just to make absolutely sure, she went to Planned Parenthood to find out. She felt like the walls were closing in on her. She sat in the examination room and heard the words she did not want to hear: "Yes, you are pregnant". "Diana" … [Read more...] about Dear Beautiful Woman Considering an Abortion
When There is No Time for Prayer
In a state of feeling completely over her head, a new colleague of mine suggested/requested I write a post about "finding time for Jesus". She then listed the 5,000 things she had to do on a daily basis. After that she said some sweet things and stated that she had to run to "bathe the dogs". Not one dog - plural dogs. She had to go bathe more than one dog and that did not make it on her first … [Read more...] about When There is No Time for Prayer
Happy Saints Works of Mercy eBook Review
As we entered into Holy Week, I started thinking, "I need help with this one." Talking to a three-year-old about Jesus' death and Resurrection is a challenge to say the least. I found myself talking much more about the Easter Bunny than Jesus. And wow . . . that was not what I pictured myself doing before I was a parent. Meanwhile I am finding myself researching The Works of Mercy. In my … [Read more...] about Happy Saints Works of Mercy eBook Review
Prayer, Wine, Chocolate, Easter.
For years my husband and I longed to have children. When holidays came around, our desire for a family intensified. It didn't seem right for two adults to sit around dying Easter eggs. The absence of a child was, well . . .a downer. In our effort to keep our spirits high, my husband and I gave one another Easter baskets. And now, we have a child! And this year, finally . . . he's old enough to … [Read more...] about Prayer, Wine, Chocolate, Easter.
