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
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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.
Mocha, Mercy and Monday: Comfort the Afflicited
This is a letter to my friend who lost her husband to brain cancer last year. He was only in his 30's. It was Easter Tuesday . . . the same day three years before, our other close friend lost her husband (also in his 30's). If you choose to read more, keep in mind the two men we lost loved playing hockey together. My Dear Friend, It's not fair. It's so not fair. As I sit here trying to think … [Read more...] about Mocha, Mercy and Monday: Comfort the Afflicited
Men and Diabetics like Easter Baskets Too!
Like many Americans, my husband has diabetes. He has to give himself four needles a day and he only eats food that has sugar as a first ingredient when he is experiencing a "low". In my opinion, he is very compliant - but he is also a "foodie". Having this illness is a difficult cross for him to carry. My heart goes out to any one with the disease - or with a loved one who has it. Even though … [Read more...] about Men and Diabetics like Easter Baskets Too!
God Hears Us: A Spiritual Adoption Miracle {Free Printable}
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. Thanks for reading! My nerves were on edge as I pulled into the parking lot near the Planned Parenthood clinic. As I got myself and my three-year-old son out of the car, I made sure to grab some rosaries. I had been told to have them in my hand so the PP escort wouldn’t think I was there for an appointment . . . … [Read more...] about God Hears Us: A Spiritual Adoption Miracle {Free Printable}
Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Bearing Wrongs Patiently
Do you know someone with "selective" hearing? Do you know anyone who may have a "selective" memory? I know there have been moments in my life where I thought - or maybe I should say - accused - a person of having one or both. After looking over the list of the Spiritual Works of Mercy, I realize that I too am guilty of having a 'selective' memory. I do NOT bear wrongs patiently. I become the … [Read more...] about Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Bearing Wrongs Patiently