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...
by marybeth | Aug 26, 2024 | Family, Life, Parenthood
It’s dinnertime in my house and I’m wondering what my kids are cooking. When our older four children left home for work and college, family dynamic changed. I began to work a bit more. We said yes to more activities which meant that those left at home needed to share...
by marybeth | Aug 5, 2024 | Family, Keeping Kids Catholic
I share many check-in phone calls with my elderly father and his typical sendoff is, “Keep the faith, MaryB.” I smile as I recall this because it is summer, and as we plan family vacation time, the phrase “keep the faith” came to mind. Thanks, Dad. Thanks, Jesus....
by marybeth | Mar 21, 2024 | Faith, Family, Reflections
What is rest? My husband asked me the other day as we unloaded dishwashers and made the coffee early in the morning. Our to-do lists that day were longer than the hours available to complete half of the tasks listed and my text messages were incoming with more...
by marybeth | Feb 19, 2024 | Faith, Faith at Home, Family
I write to pray and often to process situations that I am encountering along this journey God has given me. The idea of writing under the tagline All That We Have initially was formed out of gratitude with a heart recognizing the blessings God has given this family....
by marybeth | Feb 7, 2024 | Faith, Family, Life
The process of letting go and letting God work in the lives of our children is an ever-present challenge. Recently, over the Christmas break, I was asked to explain to my son why I was Christian. I take my time to ponder and pray before such deep questions, especially...