This past Easter we moved into a new house, a forever home. After renting through medical, we realized that we had outgrown our flat along with all the rentals in our area. After working with a spectacular realtor, we found a gem- the perfect house for our family. The floor plan is ideal; we have … Read more
I absolutely love to read. Gianna has already discovered that books are a door to a whole other world. She is a voracious Audible and Hoopla consumer, and I am so looking forward to when her reading ability takes off and we can move past the Bob Books together. One thing I particularly love about … Read more
I’m thrilled to be a part of Sara’s stewardship virtue challenge this week, When she asked what topic I would like to write on, I knew right away I’d want to share about self-care in the midst of caring for others. Pope Francis tells us that, “the world needs everyday saints, those of ordinary life … Read more
We did a soft start to our school year today, and it was wonderful to get back into the rhythm of teaching and learning alongside my kiddos. G is ready for a full on curriculum, so this year we are starting with history and geography, in addition to math, reading, and religion. We’ll be learning … Read more
It’s August and summer is in full bloom. It seems only fitting that it is in this month of the Feast of the Transfiguration, nature herself shows us it’s meaning, in the form of the beautiful butterflies emerging from their chrysalises. Transfiguration by definition is a complete change in form or appearance, into a more … Read more
We haven’t kicked off our new school year yet, but I am starting to gear up, and am trying to ease G back into the habit of having regular lessons. As G is a beginning reader, we spend a lot of time on literacy skills in order to give her a firm foundation. I try … Read more
The Catholic Church is full of feast days. Every single day of the calendar year there is at least one saint celebrated, not to mention the larger feasts and solemnities sprinkled in. It can feel overwhelming to think about starting to celebrate the liturgical year as a family, at least it did to me. Now … Read more
Currently, Mark’s great-aunt is nearing the end of her life, and the kids always make her smile. We were heading out there for a visit to her and Mark’s grandma, her sister, and wanted to bring them something to let them know how much we care and that we’ve been praying for them both. We … Read more
If I were a member of a religious order, I would be a Benedictine. Since my days as a missionary, I have loved Benedict’s practical rule of life. Today on Benedict’s feast day, I have been re-reading Saint Benedict for Busy Parents by Fr. Dwight Longenecker and meditating on how the three Benedictine vows to … Read more
How about a little old fashioned life update? This past week was Mark’s first week as a medical resident, which meant big changes for all of us. For those of you without family and friends in the medical field, I thought I’d share a little bit about the hours and lifestyle of a first year … Read more