I went to adoration a couple of weeks ago, and I was feeling and also praying at my wit's end about a few things. The Lord spoke so beautifully to me in prayer that night that I have been wanting to share it ever since. I hope that what He gave me encourages some of you as well. First of all, ... Read More about Hold on tight
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Oh, that Southern charm
If you've never been to West Feliciana parish in the spring, you ought to put it on your bucket list. It is truly a gift to visit this beautiful part of the state. I haven't been in a couple of years, and I was thrilled this past Friday to be able to take Michael and the kids to see St. ... Read More about Oh, that Southern charm
Let the good times roll
Just a photo roundup of recent family events: my sister Shannon's Match Day in Shreveport a couple of weeks ago, and also a fun family reunion party last Saturday at Michael's aunt and uncle's home on Lake Ponchartrain...enjoy! :) Gabe has been asking us to go fishing for months and months. It's ... Read More about Let the good times roll
5 Ways to Take on Negative Nancy…When She’s You
Two guest posts in one week? I know...I'm the coolest blogger on the block, right? Really it's just that I am slightly unorganized with blogging and I let things get double-booked. Better double-booked than never, though.:) It is such an honor to write for both of this week's guest post ... Read More about 5 Ways to Take on Negative Nancy…When She’s You
Lord Byron and the Elephant in the Room
Want to know what Lord Byron, elephants, and working on your marriage have in common? Then head on over to The Catholic Wife to read my guest post today! He was kind of a cutie patootie wasn't he? ... Read More about Lord Byron and the Elephant in the Room
Tools to combat Cavewoman Mode, and a funny game to play
I've watched (or listened in the van to) The Croods about 30 times so far. I guess I can't explain the premise of the movie better than "it's about a caveman family that goes on an adventure." Anyway, a family friend gave it to the kids for Christmas. At first, I wasn't a big fan of the ... Read More about Tools to combat Cavewoman Mode, and a funny game to play
Making every breath a prayer
In confession a few years ago when I was a tired new mother with two young children, I told the priest that I was struggling with laziness in staying faithful to my daily prayer practices (Why does that still sound so familiar?!). There was a long line behind me, and time was running short before ... Read More about Making every breath a prayer
Late night photo roundup from a well-intentioned wife
Michael and I had the house unexpectedly to ourselves tonight when my parents decided to drive up to see my brother compete in a CrossFit tournament tomorrow. A night to ourselves...is kind of a big deal for us considering that we are living with my parents at the moment. I didn't want to waste it. ... Read More about Late night photo roundup from a well-intentioned wife
Oh how he loves us
Jesus loves us so much. I don't think that my head will ever be able to wrap itself around how much I am loved by Him. It is too life-changing, and I am too small.You could write a million blog posts about this topic, but just for today, here is a small thought. There was a cartoon that ... Read More about Oh how he loves us