This article contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. Can you imagine being awaken by an angel, and this angel telling you to follow her because the Blessed Mother wants to speak with you? I wonder at that moment if St. Catherine Laboure, being half asleep, thought she was just dreaming. I think it's important to recall the humility of Catherine when we … [Read more...] about Five Reasons Why I Wear a Miraculous Medal – and Maybe You Should Too
The Little Things
The “Old School” Christmas Card Challenge
Christmas cards have changed a lot in my lifetime. At some point, the traditional Christmas card became more rare than the "family photo" holiday card. For a person who spent some lonely years in her twenties, then struggled with infertility in her thirties, the family photo Christmas card was a dream for much longer than it was an option. But three years ago my dream came true. I finally … [Read more...] about The “Old School” Christmas Card Challenge
77 Ways to Pray with Your Kids (Book Review)
Pbgrace.com reached out and offered me an opportunity to read 77 Ways to Pray With Your Kids book. I was given a book by them for myself and one for a reader. All opinions are my own. As a young school student, maybe around the age of 11, I often wondered what I was supposed to think about when I prayed. I thought of asking a priest if I should picture the words of the prayers, as if I was … [Read more...] about 77 Ways to Pray with Your Kids (Book Review)
A Miracle and a Lollypop
For the past year or so, I’ve been thinking a lot about the choice of abortion. Maybe it’s because I have longed to see a positive pregnancy test for ten years now. But honestly, I believe that’s only part of the reason. I have always been sad that abortion is a thing. The truth is, I know women that have had abortions. I also know it really wasn’t a choice they wanted to make. Another truth is, I … [Read more...] about A Miracle and a Lollypop
Waiting Without Worrying
Waiting. The sheer thought of it is boring. Waiting in line. Waiting for test results. Waiting for prayers to be answered. Waiting for dreams to come true. Waiting for “this to shall pass” because, whatever it is, it sucks. I feel like God put me in “Waiting Boot Camp” several times in my life. Waiting to meet the man of my dreams. Waiting to become a mother. Waiting to see if and when we will … [Read more...] about Waiting Without Worrying
Ten Reasons to Plan a “Girls’ Day Out” at a Vineyard
I don’t know about you, but I certainly enjoy a glass of vino. I also enjoy the few and far between times I get to spend with the beautiful women God has blessed me with as friends and family. Meeting up for a meal or coffee is great, and if you're lucky enough to get away for a whole "Girls' Weekend"- that is awesome. But no matter what season it is and what you have going on in your life, I … [Read more...] about Ten Reasons to Plan a “Girls’ Day Out” at a Vineyard
