No, you cannot have it all. This has been such a disappointing revelation for me. I was raised so idealistically, believing that if I had enough desire, fortitude, stamina and inspiration, I could accomplish everything my heart wanted. I was wise enough to know that … Continue readingYou Cannot Have It All
I asked my eight year old daughter what she thought sacrifice meant. She gave me a great answer: “It means giving up something for a reason or for a person– just like Jesus gave His life for us.” As I beamed with pride, I realized … Continue readingSweet Sacrifice
Last weekend, my husband and I attended the wedding of one of his friends from college. It was not a Catholic wedding, but the couple is Christian and their big day reflected that. They had a church ceremony with several Scripture readings, and made traditional Christian … Continue readingIt’s Not Always Easy to Love
Back in November I shared with our readers that I was expecting our 11th child. It was not an ordinary pregnancy announcement. It was filled with joy but also much fear as I had been told after my last birth that I should never become … Continue readingNo Greater Love than This: Part 2