I know now very deeply how it feels to know you are forgiven by hearing it said. I know how much it has the power to heal.
Learning to say “I Forgive You”
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Bringing Christmas Into Lent
During a year where there has been less ‘togetherness’ than we’re used to, it feels especially profound to draw near to those we love in prayer in this intentional way.
Learning to be Present
If you find yourself listening to the running commentary in your own mind, struggling with negative thoughts or worries or fears, if you are feeling like your life is somehow a mismatch for the things you feel are truly important, this might be a good resource to check out!
What We’re Teaching Our Children About Prayer
I understand prayer a lot differently now, I think, in part, because I understand God differently.
A Blessing for Our Home
We had the absolute honor of hosting our priest, Father Mike, at our home for dinner and to bless our house this weekend. We meant to do it much sooner, but with pregnancy and nausea and newborn life, this was the soonest we could make it happen, and we're so glad we did! The kids … Continue reading A Blessing for Our Home
How Postpartum is Going This Time Around
My Postpartum History I've had a lot of family and friends checking in on me since sweet Zelie was born. It's been so nice, and it's something I try my best to do when my friends and family have a baby as well. This is because of my history with postpartum depression and anxiety, which … Continue reading How Postpartum is Going This Time Around
A Special Prayer Request
*Content warning- this deals with a situation involving violence* Just over four months ago, Kayla Sanmiguel's life changed. What happened has been well-documented over the news in the St. Paul area, which you can learn more about here, here, here, and very easily over on Google if you search "St. Paul Good Samaritan Shooting." The … Continue reading A Special Prayer Request
What We’ve Been Up To
It's been a while, my friends. A lot has happened since my last post. For one, the grieving process of losing my aunt the way we did took a lot out of me. Still does, sometimes. I struggled to think of ways I could write encouraging or even true posts on our family blog, and … Continue reading What We’ve Been Up To
Emerging From the Fog
Lent is always an appropriate time to reflect on suffering, and over the past 12 months, This Catholic Family has had some rough times. I've shared a few times about the loss of my aunt to suicide in February 2018. The grief from that, and the slow path toward healing, has been a part of … Continue reading Emerging From the Fog
How To Save A Life: Suicide Prevention Day, 2018
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Donate to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/ Grieving Suicide Grieving my 47-year-old aunt Jeannine's suicide has been different than any other grief I have experienced in my time on this earth. It is heavy, it is dark, it is slow, it is hard. She left so many things behind. … Continue reading How To Save A Life: Suicide Prevention Day, 2018
