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.
How we talk about death with our children
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Meeting new twin cousins, a free car seat, funeral preparations, and a Thomas Merton quote (7 Quick Takes)
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We dropped in on our new twin nephews and cousins this week. They are absolutely precious.
Screen Time (in rhyme)
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A little poetry to mark an ordinary every day memory
Joy and sorrow, remembering a much-loved brother-in-law, and other moments from the week (7 Quick Takes)
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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)
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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.
Birthday celebrations, an inflatable pug, goalie lessons, and orange you glad it’s time for 7 Quick Takes
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Our 4th grader is learning the state capitals. If you’ve never had a child learning the state capitals, maybe that doesn’t sound like an excuse. But I consider it a part-time job.
The joy of gift-giving (or a special moment on the Feast of St. Francis)
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It seemed as if I had all summer to hunt for a statue, and though I kept my eyes open, I couldn’t find the right one in time for his birthday.
Driving away the shadows
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St. Francis of Assisi must be one of the best-known saints. But I didn’t feel a special connection to him until 14 years ago when I went on a retreat.
Are you smarter than a 4th grader, trumpet playing, Cinderella’s glass slipper, and plarn (7 Quick Takes)
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Our older son gets to read a book of his choice for 20 minutes each night. I love that this week that homework assignment turned into reading aloud to his little brother.
Our lucky 13th wedding anniversary
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How do you celebrate 13 years of marriage?
Swinging into fall, hats, the joy of soccer, prayer lives, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Between soccer, Sunday School, and learning all the states in the U.S., we don’t have much free weekend time.
Finding God in a geography lesson
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Our fourth grader has to be able to label all the states in the U.S. on a map in five minutes.
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