“Mama, I’m just so cold.” Standing on a sandbar in Lake Superior, my young daughter, face white, turned to look at me and promptly fell, fainting, into my arms.
Tag: Everyday Faith
Clinging to our rock . . . our Faith . . . Our Lord
“So there is a delay of unknown time . . . ” my daughter’s text read, and she feared she wouldn’t make her connecting flight in time.
Awestruck by Our Lord’s majesty, power . . . and humility
It had started out as a normal camping trip complete with tents, sleeping bags, pillows, flashlights, firewood, and s’mores.
None of us expected anything more than hiking and kayaking in the beautiful nature that surrounded our family of six.
Building sandcastles of our hearts: Stay close to Our Lord’s ocean of love, mercy
When I was a little girl, my family sometimes went to the beach on Lake Michigan.
I remember sitting at the water’s edge, building sandcastles.
Do your best while aspiring to holiness
When I was newly married, I remember hearing of a kitchen appliance called a salad spinner. Having used a plain old colander all my life, I was intrigued to learn the benefits of this little appliance that dried your lettuce so well that the salad dressing would stick.
Gaining 20/20 vision with eyes of faith this Lent
My daughter, away at college, was all smiles when she appeared on screen for our Sunday family video call.
Become like a child lost in love for Our Lord this Lent
In the old church a mile from our house, beautiful stained glass windows depict the life of Christ and other biblical images.
Rest in Our Lord so He can rest in us
In our front garden stands a skinny Japanese maple tree, currently covered in bright white lights for the Christmas season.
Offering up silent sacrifices this Advent
Whatever the silent sacrifices look like for you this Advent, know that they are ways Our Lord is asking you to grow closer to Him.
Childlike simplicity paves way for happiness
Happiness is different from a constant deep joy that is a fruit of the Holy Spirit, but happiness is a start, and I am grateful for its simplicity.