For the last 19 years, Sunday has been one of my favorite days of the week… and also one of the most chaotic. I have four children, and back when they were all little, getting everyone out the door—dressed, fed, with Bibles or church bags, and on time —felt like a small Olympic event. Now I only have two little ones at home, and I’ve learned to let go of high standards and unrealistic expectations. These days, the main goal is simply: make it to Mass. Sometimes that means san

Sometimes people surprise you, not by what they say, but by how they say it and how they respond. Recently, I posted something on social media and received a lot of criticism. Much of it was harsh and unkind. But one person stood out in a way that immediately earned my admiration. Instead of reacting defensively or responding with negativity, he simply asked three words: “Tell me more about it.” Those words mattered. He was open to understanding rather than reacting. He ask

Sometimes when I’m scrolling Instagram, I see posts saying, “You should make this kind of content” or “You should post that kind of content.” And it makes me pause and ask myself… why am I posting? Then I remember: I’m here to bring hope, laughter, and care. I’m here in case even one person needs a reminder that they’re not alone. I’m not tech-savvy at all—honestly, I discovered Instagram only a couple of years ago 😅 . But I love to write. I love to share. And I find joy in

So… yesterday we started our year by going kayaking in an alligator-infested bayou. 🐊 Because obviously, that felt like a calm and peaceful choice. Now, if you’ve read my posts before, you know I’m a planner by nature—and also not exactly the calmest person when I’m scared or when my nervous system is activated . So what better way to test that than kayaking through gator territory? To make it even better, I was sharing a kayak with a teenage boy who confidently announced, “

So… yesterday we started our year by going kayaking in an alligator-infested bayou. 🐊 Because obviously, that felt like a calm and peaceful choice. Now, if you’ve read my posts before, you know I’m a planner by nature—and also not exactly the calmest person when I’m scared or when my nervous system is activated . So what better way to test that than kayaking through gator territory? To make it even better, I was sharing a kayak with a teenage boy who confidently announced, “

So… what do you do when you COMPLETELY misread the invitation to a Christmas party? Because apparently I panic‑shop and show up like I’m goi

Takeaway from Paris: A Heart Shift I Didn’t Expect It’s been a week since I returned from Paris, and I’m still processing how much this trip changed me. I thought I was going just to see the art, the architecture, and of course , taste all the incredible food I’ve heard so much about. But what I didn’t expect was how Paris would quietly shift something in my soul. ⸻ The Stereotypes That Melted Away Before going, I’d heard the usual stories that Parisians were unfriendly, espe

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