This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. I do not see my girlfriends enough. Life's responsibilities and commitments are overwhelming and rarely do empty dates on the calendar coincide with those of, well, anyone. But this past Sunday, all the stars aligned and a group of eight of us got together - to pray, drink wine and eat - some veggies, mostly … [Read more...] about How To Throw a “Prayer and Pair” Party! {With a FREE Printable!}
The Little Things
Mocha and Mercy : Visit the Imprisoned
This week the woman in charge of the Eucharistic Minister scheduling at our parish called me. She wanted to know if I'd be open to visiting a homebound person one Sunday a month and give him or her communion. I said no. I didn't say no because I think old people smell or I am not a compassionate person. I said no because I feel overwhelmed with responsibilities and commitments. I happen to … [Read more...] about Mocha and Mercy : Visit the Imprisoned
Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Visit the Sick
Visiting the sick was a lot easier before I was a mom. Although ironically, when I became a mom, I had to visit my child at the hospital every day. While most newborns are home with their parents less than a week after birth, our baby didn't leave the hospital until he was 6 weeks old. Getting there as early as I could and staying until late in the evening, and eventually sleeping there every … [Read more...] about Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Visit the Sick
A Valentine Post for Those Who Are Single and Not Loving It
I've been there. It sucks. And it doesn't just suck on Valentine's Day. Although my story is not your story, my once sad and lonely heart remembers and feels compelled to tell you - DON'T GIVE UP. KEEP PRAYING. KEEP DAYDREAMING. KEEP "PUTTING YOURSELF OUT THERE". There was a period of time in my twenties that I lived in five different apartments. My roommates kept getting married. I … [Read more...] about A Valentine Post for Those Who Are Single and Not Loving It
Soul Searching
The officer replied, "2,200 souls on board, sir". A few months ago my husband and I found ourselves watching the movie Titanic. At one point in the film, after the ship hit the iceberg, there is a scene where the Captain realizes the fate of the boat. He asks a fellow crew member how many people are on board. The officer replies, "2,200 souls on board, sir". His response really struck me. I … [Read more...] about Soul Searching
When New Year’s Resolutions are Out of Your League . . .
Do you make New Year's Resolutions? What's your take on "giving something up for Lent"? Personally, I don't even bother making New Year's Resolutions. As for Lent, I think I gave up Facebook a couple of times, but have been "lazy" with truly reflecting on and persevering with either. I can honestly tell you that I have never, ever said,"I will eat less chocolate". This year will be no … [Read more...] about When New Year’s Resolutions are Out of Your League . . .
