When I was a little girl, I loved funerals. Death meant family time, good food, and prayer. What more was there? Catholics have a special relationship with death because, in a way, we still get to know people after they die. … Continue readingFunerals, Their Charm, & Praying for the Dead
I tried to imagine watching everything my boys did through Ben’s eyes, and suddenly the sting of deployment washed away. God was providing. Homecoming Day is here. … Continue readingHomecoming Day: The Long-Awaited Reward After a 7 Month Deployment
“Tell me again why we’re doing this.” is what I wanted to say as my husband grabbed his last bag before giving me a kiss and heading out the door. Instead, I said something along the lines of, “Fly safe. We’ll miss you!” Here we … Continue readingWorking Through Work-Ups
“Greater love has no one than this; that one lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 Today on Memorial Day we remember those who have died while in active duty for our nation; those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country and for … Continue readingMemorial Day: In Honor of Their Sacrifice