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Pilgrim People

As you may have read about in one of my previous posts, Ben and I spent the first three months of our marriage moving around from state to state preparing for the missionary life. Whenever friends would ask for my current address I would give it to them but with the caveat to “Check back…

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Snowballs and Flood Gates

The cold air that hit my face as I exited the bus was a mercy of sorts as I filled my lungs with it and felt the car sickness that had plagued me for the two hour drive subside. (Note to future self: eating only chocolate cake and thick, European hot chocolate for breakfast, while…

7QT–Catching Up

I am linking up with Kelly for a round of Seven Quick Takes (7QT). I came across Kelly's blog quite recently and really appreciate the community she had formed there. 1. Proud Wife Moment Ben was invited to be a guest on EWTN's Life on the Rock to talk about his mission with the Fellowship…

Halloween Book Picks

Halloween-- the perfect excuse to eat an exorbitant amount of candy and to dress in ways you'd never dream of dressing in your everyday life It is also that perfect time to curl up with your favorite blanket and enjoy the assortment of Halloween movies or books. So if you are looking for that perfect…

Divine Simplicity

Simplicity has been on my mind the past few days, as I craved moments of solitude, cat cuddles, and a nice cup of tea amid writing deadlines and the busyness of working full time in ministry. This past week, Ben gave a talk to a group of people on the Trinity and as I tried…

Thankful Thursday–February

Our family's newest member--Mcgonagall or Mickey the Cat and for the silly dog who is afraid of her Home-cooked meals and Valentine's spa nights at home Wednesday morning breakfasts with lovely women from the local college Opportunities to dress in a gown and go out on the arm of my tuxedoed husband A 60s themed…

The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery

I am sharing this today because I needed a reminder. This is an excerpt from a bible study I had written on the Sorrowful Mysteries for Heart of Mary Women Fellowship. (Full study can be found here). It is paired with readings from : Luke 9:23-31, John 19:17, Matthew 11:29-30. I’ve always had plans for…

24 1/2 facts about me

For those of you readers who don't know me super well, here are my 24 (and a half) interesting facts to help you get to know me. I am in love with my husband and we've been married for almost 7 months. Our love story is like a Shakespearean comedy. (Seriously, it's actually a little…

Advent waiting

I've been thinking a lot today about the idea of waiting, of anticipating. There are times when you feel like you are stuck in this continual time of waiting. Like engagement, waiting for marriage. Or when you are waiting for your Chinese food to be delivered to your home. Liturgically we are in the season…