I met Rebecca in 2014 at a park on the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. I remember it clearly because we were both at a Church event with our dogs. I noticed her right away—this beautiful tall blonde woman--holding her sweet little boy in her arms. We got to talking, and from there [...]
Not long ago, I found myself in tears at the dinner table, on what was supposed to be a romantic date-night out. My husband and I got to talking about family and life, and by the end of one dirty martini I was pouring out all of the anxieties I had been hiding from myself and [...]
It's been a couple of weeks since I posted a 7QT, but back at it this week, joining Kelly of This Ain't the Lyceum! -1- In honor of World Marriage Day in February, I dedicated a lot of time to writing about marital love. Here is a link to each of my posts: What is [...]
In Part 1 of “The Marital Call for Life-Giving Love” I discussed the primary means of “fruitfulness” in marriage, which is mutual acceptance of new life. Today, I'm discussing the Church's plan for fertility. A big question people often have upon hearing the Church's teaching on contraception is the following: Does the Church [...]
2016 was one of those years that kind of slid by really fast, and from December to December here I am thinking to myself, Wait, what happened this year? The more I think about it, though, I'm realizing that maybe it's because since November I've been over here like Okay 2016...roll on out of here and let's [...]
Raise your hand if you or any of your family members have been sick this week! It seems as though everyone I know has been hit by this vicious stomach bug, so if you are there nodding your head in exhaustion just thinking about it, I raise my hot toddy to you my friend. Okay, [...]
Linking up with Kelly for the first time in a really long time for 7 Quick Takes Friday! -1- Advent so far has been wonderful. I think the concerted effort to be more aware of what this season is all about is paying off, because I find myself a bit more at peace during this [...]
This past Sunday was the first time in a long time where we didn’t have to walk out of Mass. As Father began his closing blessing I looked over to my husband to express my excitement, and was met with his wide-eyed smiling face. Yes. That was a good one. We made it through without [...]
It’s been a while since I have written. A big event occurred recently in our lives, and in these last few months I felt God calling me to stop talking and just listen and be with him. I’ve hesitated sharing this, because it is so deeply personal, but as time goes on I’ve learned that [...]
I was talking a few days ago with a couple of friends of ours who just had a baby. I have always loved babies, so I couldn’t’ wait to hold their beautiful little lush haired girl. As I was holding her in my arms I casually mentioned how sweet it was that they were able [...]
