Daily Step – We can be their friend today.
My son burst into tears last night over his blanket. Ever since he was a baby, he has carried that blanket everywhere. We can’t even start...
April 9, 2020
Daily Step – The In-Between
Yesterday I left my home to finish a root canal. Is it strange to think that a root canal could be a bright spot in one’s...
April 8, 2020
Daily Step – When you can’t solve, stand.
Who needs you to stand at the foot of their cross today? This week, I’m over @loyolapress’s #dotmagis blog talking about my twins night terrors and...
April 7, 2020
Daily Step – Not a Contest, A Doorway
I made 8 masks yesterday and not a one is even close to perfect. The seams are all jagged. The pleats are uneven. I had to...
April 6, 2020
Daily Step – New Standards for a New Time
This is the time to be slow. Yesterday I got a little overwhelmed. Anyone else have those days? My older son was unmotivated and my twins...
April 3, 2020
Daily Step – Capturing Peace
Have you ever tried to capture a photo of a bird in flight? It’s actually pretty hard I’ve discovered – especially armed with only an iPhone...
April 2, 2020
Daily Step – Can you hear it?
I have forgotten how much joy can come from a simple tape ball. After we made our sidewalk “masterpiece” on Saturday, my boys fought for the...
April 1, 2020
Daily Step – A Glimpse of God
Sometimes a simple photo is all it takes to catch a glimpse of God. “Boys, do you want to make a picture with mommy on the...
March 31, 2020
Daily Step – Dancing with the Daffodils
As is the new normal, I took a walk with my boys yesterday. At first, my oldest declared that we would not walk very far. Our...
March 30, 2020
Sunday Stride – Calling “no fair!”
There has been a lot of “No fair!” being said in my house this week. “Mommy, it’s no fair he has the remote.” Followed by, “Mommy,...
March 28, 2020