This year I am trying to grow in holiness, improve my health (like everyone right now!), and be more intentional with my family time. My word for this year is peace. It's the one thing that I've realized I have been lacking the most over the past year that has contributed to a lot of… Continue reading Goals for 2026
What I have been loving lately
1.Scott Hahn I owe Scott Hahn an apology. I unfairly labeled him as an elite, snobby, academic theologian, who talked above everyone's head, when really....he is a highly approachable, warm academic who absolutely does not talk above your head except for throwing an occasional obscure word in there every page or so that has you… Continue reading What I have been loving lately
Frugal Things
Kid's bulletin I stumbled upon this cool resource this past week and quickly printed off 100 for the kids at our church. The site is called The Kids' Bulletin and it's free! It's basically activities for kids to do based on the Sunday bible readings and saint days for the week. I saw a lot… Continue reading Frugal Things
Goal Updates for Week 27
I didn't mean to drop off the face of the Earth, but I started a new job (after 17 years as a stay at home mom!) so life got crazy busy!! I am currently working at my church semi-full time as the Director of Religious Education and part time as a Youth Group leader. Back… Continue reading Goal Updates for Week 27
Things making me happy lately
Fully celebrating Lent I remember hearing a sermon about how you should seek the sacraments more often to grow your faith and those words just ran off of me like water. How can going to mass (more often than once a week) and confession (more than twice a year) really grow my faith?? Seems like… Continue reading Things making me happy lately
Goal Updates for Week 13
Walk at least 500 miles this year (123 miles down and 377 to go) This week I ran some miles on the elliptical at the gym, walked a really long time at the zoo, and did my favorite BodyFit by Amy videos on YouTube. Go on 12 hikes this year(2 down) So far, we have… Continue reading Goal Updates for Week 13
Goal Updates for Week 10
Walk at least 500 miles this year (93 miles down, 407 to go) I finally made it back to the gym this week, but somehow hit the wrong button on the elliptical before I plopped my iPad on the screen. I figured this out when I felt like I was dying after 8 minutes….I was… Continue reading Goal Updates for Week 10
Blessings
Good Friends I have been wading through many tough decisions lately and if I did not have a strong support system in place, I would be sinking instead of treading water right now. As I've slowly been whittling down my options as to what our life will look like next year, I've come to realize… Continue reading Blessings
My Week (2.27.22)
What I've been reading lately: If you enjoy realistic historical fiction, then I highly suggest The Last Bookshop in London. The story follows a young woman who reluctantly takes a job at a local bookstore, but comes to love the shop as she falls in love with reading all over again. **This book really hit… Continue reading My Week (2.27.22)
2022 Goal Update for Week 7
Walk at least 500 miles this year (63 down and 437 to go) This week I walked outside a lot and then did Bodyfit by Amy videos indoors on the rainy days. Go on 12 hikes this year (2 down) Mt. Cheaha (beautiful hike, but so cold....to be fair it was January) 2. Joe Wheeler… Continue reading 2022 Goal Update for Week 7