I knew that every day we had with Therese was a miracle. There were SO many grace filled moments during those 16 days. So much love and consolation was given to us by God through the people around us. … Continue readingEvery Dash Matters
I’m really bummed I’m not having a baby in time for Christmas. Well, knock on wood. I’ll be 35 weeks at Christmas. Which is a feasible time to have a baby, I think. The better part of me, the part that is maternal and protective, … Continue readingAdvent Within Me: Waiting on my Baby… and the Messiah
Most Christians believe that once they get to Christmas day that they have finished the Christmas race. It’s Jesus’ birthday and as of December 26th Christmas is over. As Catholics we know that Christmas Day is simply the beginning of the Christmas season. Up to … Continue readingThe Twelve Days of Christmas
Throughout Advent we have shared ideas on how to make the Advent season more holy and more memorable for your family. As we near the nativity of our Savior, it seems fitting to share a prayer to help center us in this last week before … Continue readingJoyful Anticipation: A Prayer to Prepare our Hearts
Only on a day like today, a day reserved typically for our Splendid Sundays posts, would I attempt to break my own rule. Why? Well…you see, about 9.5 months ago I made a pregnancy announcement through a funny {to me} post about Eleventy Billion Quips … Continue readingHappy Father’s Day!