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!}
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
Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Shelter the Homeless
Last night, Matt and I were sitting in our warm, dry, three-bedroom home with indoor plumbing discussing how we need a bigger house. Excuse me while I tell myself to shut-up. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness: "On a single night in January 2014, 578,424 people were experiencing homelessness — meaning they were sleeping outside or in an emergency shelter or transitional … [Read more...] about Mocha, Mercy and Mondays: Shelter the Homeless
Winter Winedering: 5 Reasons to Go on a Day Date to a Vineyard
"A leisurely stroll is a gift"- this quote, from the movie Saving Mr. Banks, has stuck with me and made me realize it is true. A leisurely stroll is a gift. To wander and simply be; to admire God's creation, and enjoy the present - what a gift! But in the winter, simply wandering leisurely is a rare act. In the bitter cold I rush everywhere in the hopes to get to the next warmer place. … [Read more...] about Winter Winedering: 5 Reasons to Go on a Day Date to a Vineyard
