Messy, beautiful, blessed…
This past weekend, my boys decided to explore the depths of the playroom closet. The closet itself has a bunch of random stuff in it –...
July 24, 2019
Martha or Mary?
Whenever we have a big holiday meal in my family, I do the dishes. In a way, it’s a gift to my family so they don’t...
July 20, 2019
Stronger than you think…
A little over three years ago, I walked into a Pure Barre uncertain as what to expect. I had never gone to an exercise place like...
July 17, 2019
Sunday Readings: Having patience with the Questions
A regular part of my life since my oldest son turned two has been audiologist visits. Test after test to first try and figure out whether...
July 12, 2019
I send you out as lambs among wolves…
We had our bi-annual “wrestle the three little ones to the dentist” earlier this week. We have been every six months since each kid turned two....
July 5, 2019
Ignatius and Me: The First Principle and Foundation
“The goal of our life is to live with God forever. God, who loves us, gave us life. Our own response of love allows God’s life...
July 2, 2019
Choosing not to look away
I had a nightmare the other day. I was running throughout my house, opening one door after another trying desperately to find my sons. They were...
June 29, 2019
Jumping into the Deep End
It is summer. And summers when I was growing up meant time at Green Tree, a local community pool. My recollection of what that pool actually...
June 26, 2019
This is my Body
This week I have been working with 30 students and one of my colleagues on an Urban Plunge program. We have structured this program a couple...
June 20, 2019
Mud and a Moment of Levity
I’m pretty sure my sons love mud. I mean LOVE mud. Really anything dirty and equally as distinctive as the brown slime after a rainstorm. Case...
June 18, 2019