The Vocation of Motherhood and Family Life
On January 1, 2020, Pope Francis gave a beautiful homily on the significance of women in the world. He said, “Women are sources of life.” I don’t think this is coincidental to what is happening today, January 22, the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. When I was in the eighth…
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Since September, our family has been strolling the neighborhoods and Parks of Tulsa, OK in the best cargo bike around. If you follow the blog, you’ll know we’re one of those “big Catholic” families who have five little kiddos (5 and under) roaming around. Of the five, we have one who can actually pedal a…
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Are you losing your motivation? Does it feel like you’re banging your head against the wall? I get that feeling occasionally, it’s like I lack the desire to get up and actually show up to be the person I want to be. If I only feel that way once in awhile, then it’s not a…
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I’ve talked a ton on how I’ve learned to live a more joyous life, but I’ve not yet delved into HOW I’ve become stronger throughout these years. In some ways it may seem as if my life has gotten easier, and even for me it can seem that way, but it hasn’t. My life didn’t…
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“How to cloth diaper” was searched a half a million times when I first decided I had an inkling to do it. I studied and studied and truly felt a calling to do so. Though, I’m not certain anyone really took me seriously. If you’re looking to see if cloth diapering is for you, check…
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I’ve been putting a lot of thought into how I’d like the next year to play out. At the same time I’ve also been working on detaching myself from this world and all it’s possessions, it’s expectations, and the like. There’s this strange feeling overwhelming me right now. For one, I want to work towards…
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Do you ever feel discontent with your life but don’t really have a good reason for it? Do you ask yourself questions like: What’s wrong with me? How did I end up here? This is not what I thought my life would look like. You’re not alone. I’d gather to say many people, both women…
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Read on to find out how to think before you speak. A few simple tools in your toolbox will make all the difference. With every new family gathering and work parties in your life comes the opportunity to wish you hadn’t said “that”. I’ve been there and am here to offer advice. Often I’ve mentioned…
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