As I’ve been traveling through “True Friend,” the latest Take Up & Read scripture study, I’ve been thinking a lot about how my views of friendship have changed throughout my life. I have a few scant memories of my earliest neighborhood friends in McHenry, Illinois – a wispy, freckled girl named Chelsea as well asRead the whole post >>
A major award
Over the weekend I received some exciting news. Getting Past Perfect: Finding Joy & Grace in the Messiness of Motherhood won second place in the “Family” category of the 2018 Catholic Press Association Awards. To say I was honored and surprised by this honor is an understatement. I perused the winnerRead the whole post >>
Depression does not discriminate and other things you should know about the mental illness
Last month I had plans to write a lot more about my personal struggles with depression and anxiety since May is designated #mentalhealthawarenessmonth, but I never got around to writing more than a couple of Instagram posts. To be honest, sharing photos of my progeny is far more fun than opening up about an illnessRead the whole post >>
Firing the food police
I enjoyed this deliciousness for lunch yesterday even after I braved the glaring florescent lights in a fitting room and tried on swimsuits. Note to self: It is much better to order swimsuits online and try them on in the comfort of your own home. This is what I usually do, but I was outRead the whole post >>
Will Judas please stand up?
Several years ago, I was reading a story to my children called The Road to Easter Day. When we got to the bit about Judas sneaking away during the Last Supper, Madeline announced that she had once played the part of Judas in a skit during her First Communion prep at church. “No one elseRead the whole post >>
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