7 Quick Takes Friday (Volume 1)
Here's my first attempt at "7 Quick Takes Friday," a quick, straight-to-the-point list of 7 things going on in our world right now. I got the idea from one of my favorite bloggers, Jen Fulwiler, over at Conversion Diary. Click here if you'd like to join the...
read moreA New and Improved "COEXIST" Bumper Sticker
I think we've all seen the other blue "COEXIST" bumper sticker. You know, the one that borrows symbols from various world religions and uses them to spell out the word "COEXIST"? I've always disliked that bumper sticker because, well, I think it sends the message...
read moreA New and Improved “COEXIST” Bumper Sticker
I think we've all seen the other blue "COEXIST" bumper sticker. You know, the one that borrows symbols from various world religions and uses them to spell out the word "COEXIST"? I've always disliked that bumper sticker because, well, I think it sends the message...
read moreFrom "should have been" to "exactly as it should be"
When we found out we were pregnant in August and due May 20, 2013, I started daydreaming about what May 2013 would look like. Mother's Day would be a week before my due date, and our son, Walt, would turn 2 the day before my due date. May 2013 would be a month full...
read moreFrom “should have been” to “exactly as it should be”
When we found out we were pregnant in August and due May 20, 2013, I started daydreaming about what May 2013 would look like. Mother's Day would be a week before my due date, and our son, Walt, would turn 2 the day before my due date. May 2013 would be a month full...
read moreNot-So-Grace-Filled Moments
"Terrible twos"? Puh-leeeeeeeeeeeeeease! In my book, the "terrible twos" have absolutely nothing on the neck-throttling threes. No, no, no, put down the phone! You don't need to call CPS! But, seriously, this mama needs a safe space to talk about what's been...
read moreWarning: Be Careful With Pity Parties. God Might Give You a Reality Check.
I was chatting with some gal pals at a MOPS meeting this morning about our weekend plans. I said I was excited because Philip had the entire weekend off and that we were going to enjoy a quiet weekend of family time.On his way home from work, Philip got a text saying...
read moreWhat We Had For Dinner: Pork Chops With Pineapple Fried Rice
I found this recipe for Pork Chops with Pineapple Fried Rice from Ree. You may know her as "The Pioneer Woman," but we're on a first name basis. At least I like to think we are...Anyhoo, this made a fantastic weeknight meal! You know what made it even more...
read moreGame-Changing Book
Have you ever read a book that changed your life? I miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight have a tendency to embellish from time to time, but I finished reading a book two weeks ago that I'm calling a "game changer" in my life. The book is The Bible Compass: A Catholic's Guide to...
read moreJane's Lunchtime Prayer
We took a little hiatus from daily Mass Wednesday and today because the kids have been overtired from a busy schedule. This morning, little Walt walked to me with arms outstretched, tears rolling down his cheeks, and asked, "Binkie? Night, night?" at 8:15! My kids...
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