by marybeth | Nov 22, 2024 | Faith at Home, Keeping Kids Catholic, Parenthood
Last night a little one hopped on to my bed as I took a late-night meeting. She waited patiently because she needed to talk with me. Quietly she whispered that her heart was hurting and that she needed my help. I nodded, tucked her in close, and continued my call,...
by marybeth | Nov 19, 2024 | Family, Gratitude
Everyone who enters our home is greeted by a sign that says “May all who enter here be welcomed as Christ.” It’s a promise to them and a reminder for us. Everything we have, both exterior and interior, is a gift from the Lord and we are called to share it with those...
by marybeth | Nov 15, 2024 | Faith at Home, Mercy and Forgiveness, Parenthood
I find myself in a time of parenting where the life I desire for my children is different than the one they are choosing. I think I know how this will play out. I remember well what it was like for me as a young adult spreading my wings and I need to give that same...
by marybeth | Nov 13, 2024 | Faith, Mercy and Suffering
Who here hasn’t walked a season in survival mode? A season where the days are long, our hearts are heavy and our souls weary. A season where life doesn’t stop for our grieving and our worry. Yet who among us does not desire a life living fully in our identity as a...
by marybeth | Aug 29, 2024 | Faith at Home, Family, Parenthood
Last night I found myself in a hip-hop class. As I shimmied and shook my way through class, I wondered if this was worth it, and as I looked over at the girl next to me for inspiration, I thought how surely it was. Worth the sacrifice Awhile back, this daughter had...
