Word of the Year, Mary Bailey, and 2023
Word of the year: Hope I must confess that the trend of the last several years to claim a “word” of the year has always seemed trite or...
Welcome Baby Louie -- Another Birth Story!
Much has happened since last visiting this space. After much anticipation, and a whirlwind of events: Louis Clement Thibodeau has joined...
E's Birth Story -- a throwback!
Surprise! We are having a beautiful baby BOY this December. We are very excited, and still a bit shocked! Some day, I'll write...
Coffee Magnificat Mornings and Hard Days
I know this is only temporary, but frankly, I’m struggling with finding my groove and a new rhythm in this transition. I fiercely miss...
Update: WE'VE MOVED!
Hello Stranger! It's been awhile. I’m giving myself a proper pat on the back for coming back to this little space and actually writing...
Strong and of Good Courage
I’ve been following along with Fr. Mike Schmidt’s “Bible in a Year Podcast” at my own pace since January. I turn it on while I work about...
Take, Toss, Store Away
I’ve been slowly packing away our belongings and sorting through our mess of 3 years together as husband and wife, plus the life long...
The Process of Healing is Better than Closure
A couple of weekends ago, James, Lizzy, and I picked up my kid brother to take him on a college visit to our Alma Mater, Benedictine...
Intro: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going
Four years ago, James and I were seniors at Benedictine College wrapping up our finals and newly in love. We still had no plans for our...