I’m beginning to understand that Frank will require more intensive care than his brothers and sister. But what would be required of me in my new role? The first step for me is to figure out what he needs and how to get it to him.
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Trick or treat: Procrastinating and still mostly winning at Halloween (Five Favorites)
How is it Halloween already? Here are five tricks-or-treats (you decide) as we head into this fun-filled holiday.
Chaperoning a field trip to St. Mary’s City, our first family hotel stay, a poetry reading, and The Irish Blessing (7 Quick Takes)
Ever been to St. Mary’s City? I hadn’t gone until this week when I chaperoned a fourth grade field trip there.
Preach the Gospel at all times (and without any exceptions)
Sharing our faith is also an inherent aspect of being a Catholic. Are you a Catholic? Do you believe it is good to be a Catholic? If so, how can you not share the faith with everyone?
How we talk about death with our children
I am not in any way an expert. I am just feeling my way and trusting that the Holy Spirit is leading us through these conversations.
Autism: The next doorway — Pt. 2
Frank has ASD. Also some incredible gifts and some intense challenges. And he probably won’t grow out of it.
Meeting new twin cousins, a free car seat, funeral preparations, and a Thomas Merton quote (7 Quick Takes)
We dropped in on our new twin nephews and cousins this week. They are absolutely precious.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church at 25
If you’ve not read it, this silver jubilee is a good occasion to do so. Then share the Catechism with a friend.
Screen Time (in rhyme)
A little poetry to mark an ordinary every day memory
Autism: The new doorway — Pt. 1
Today my son was diagnosed with autism – or ASD. I wasn’t terribly surprised. If anything, I was relieved.
Joy and sorrow, remembering a much-loved brother-in-law, and other moments from the week (7 Quick Takes)
We are grieving the loss of a young and much loved husband, father of four, brother-in-law, son, brother, and uncle.
A rose and an answered prayer (or what happened after our child care fell apart)
Two weeks ago when I was praying a novena to St. Therese, I asked her help on a number of things. I explained to her about our children’s transition to their new school.