August 8, 2008 I got married four years ago today to Michael Wayne Franco Jr., the most charismatic, good-hearted, enthusiastic, strong, hard-working, joyful man I know. He protects me and encourages me, he loves me for my heart, and he makes me a better person without even trying. He also makes ... Read More about For better or for worse
Humble Handmaid Blog Archives
Easy for you, hard for me
What is easy for one person may be very difficult for another person. This has been on my heart over and over this week. A few examples: Heights Writing Speaking in public Patience Keeping your cool in traffic Getting up early Large crowds Housekeeping Organization ... Read More about Easy for you, hard for me
A girls’ trip to plantation country, meeting a New-Old Friend, and a really chunky sailboat ride
Our friend Craig took us all sailing last weekend on his new sailboat. Faith was a handful wiggles-wise, but had a blast--that baby girl loves the wind! Gabriel, however, was cranky and fussy much of the time. Michael was helping our friend Craig man the sails, so I had both kids all to ... Read More about A girls’ trip to plantation country, meeting a New-Old Friend, and a really chunky sailboat ride
Ambition
I found this picture and couldn't resist :) Besides, strangely enough, it speaks to me right now. I love to write. I love to share my faith. And I love blogging. :) My tiny, humble little corner of the World Wide Web has been a blessing to me over the last three years, and (to my great surprise ... Read More about Ambition
Mother’s Rule update – Reality check, portion control, and the Preschool Olympics
I talked to my mom on Wednesday this week, and she mentioned that she had gotten tired just reading my list of goals and weekly routines related to the Mother's Rule I've been working on. And wouldn't you know, that after going back and reading the post again, I got tired too! :) There are two ... Read More about Mother’s Rule update – Reality check, portion control, and the Preschool Olympics
Parenting with balance: Happiness Speaks Louder than Words
It has been on my heart for a while now to write about parenting. Each time I sat down to do so, however, I chickened out. Who was I to think I could have any wisdom or insights into parenting? Shouldn't the parenting manifestos be left up to ... Read More about Parenting with balance: Happiness Speaks Louder than Words
My new life coach, and helpful quotes from a saint
I am continuously amazed by the practical wisdom and great holiness of St. Josemaria Escriva. I am thankful to have "found" this saint over the past year. I feel like he's been an unofficial "life coach" of sorts for me.:) As I wade through the middle of a trying week, these quotes from St. ... Read More about My new life coach, and helpful quotes from a saint
We all make mistakes.
"Often, actually very often, God allows his greatest servants to make the most humiliating mistakes. This humbles them in their own eyes and in the eyes of their fellow men. It prevents them from seeing and taking pride in the graces God bestows on them." --St. Louis de Montfort ... Read More about We all make mistakes.
A little jailbird, a wedding and a shark picture
Here's a weekend photo roundup! Our dear friend Lucy got married on Saturday, and I had the privilege of arranging her hair on her wedding day! I was also the Something Borrowed friend for her...she wore my wedding veil. :) Your royal happiness, Faith Lucia. What a trooper. No morning OR ... Read More about A little jailbird, a wedding and a shark picture