little moments full of grace
December 4, 2021
In quiet expectation We sit and wait Warmed by Mary’s Faithful yes And comforted By Joseph’s quiet strength. This season brings hope To all life’s doubts As who can resist such a small, Perfect babe Lying in the hay? How Read more…
July 31, 2021
Children’s books are sort of magical. I have learned so many little lessons from reading them to my kids. They’re usually lessons that I already know, but they take on new life when portrayed in childlike rhyme and story. One Read more…
July 11, 2021
Dang it you guys, I blinked again. This squishy newborn of mine is a newborn no more! It’s always amazing to me how suddenly and subtly six months slip by. These pictures Jess took remind me beautifully of the newborn Read more…
June 23, 2021
Four years ago, a little boy came into the world and changed my life. I still remember holding him in my arms for the first time, looking down at his little face in awe and trying to imagine what mom Read more…
June 20, 2021
Happy Father’s Day! Fatherhood has been on my heart in a very special way this year. Probably because it is the year of Saint Joseph, probably because we added a new little one, and I’ve seen Ryan grow into his Read more…
June 9, 2021
I scurried down, excited for my morning. A hot cup of coffee, the daily Mass readings, peace quiet and yet, the house began to stir. The cries echoed from their rooms and my heart stopped, defeated Now I shall have Read more…
May 2, 2021
Me And A Cheesecake I was staring longingly at a cheesecake platter that was sitting in my refrigerator when I thought to myself, “I should follow my heart and do what I want!” All the while I knew that what Read more…
April 17, 2021
The sun lit up his face, magnifying his boyish charm. I pulled him close to me, pressing his warm, soft check against mine. I took a snapshot in my mind of that moment so I could revisit it later. Such Read more…
March 14, 2021
The idea of home is so enchanting. It’s something we all strive to create within whatever establishment we find ourselves. We hang pictures, paint walls, and fill the space with the people and things that we love in hopes that Read more…
March 7, 2021
The only light that fills the room is the flicker of a candle. The coffee is hot and creamy, being enjoyed in silence. And my heart is soaring. It is a season of joy for me and mine, something I’m Read more…
