Me:
I am a traditional Catholic.
I am married to my amazing husband, Joe (2004). Together, we have ten children, ranging in ages from 2-21 (2026). We homeschool, do crunchy things like bake from scratch and homebirth, and we try to live authentically and intentionally, with God at the center of our lives.
I have a heart for the hearts of other mothers, and I try to offer them encouragement and empathy with Truth at the foundation.
Both Mercy and Justice are very important to me.
So is cake.
(Although maybe slightly less so.)
My Blog:
Motherhood is indeed the longest labor of our lives.
Many years ago, I started writing a manuscript based on this very idea, and it is because of the thoughts I began to express in that manuscript that I decided to begin a new blog. I'm kind of old school so I haven't moved over to Substack or Wordpress, and probably won't until Google threatens to kill Blogger. I'm just not that fancy, or worried about being popular. I like this little home here, as it's very simple and easy to keep, or ignore.
Anyway, by the grace of God, and for His glory, that manuscript I mentioned finally became an actual book, The Longest Labor: Reflections on the Beautiful Vocation of Motherhood, which, if you feel so inclined, you can purchase on Amazon. (not an affiliate link)
I hope that in my writing I can gift you even a small fraction of what you want or need, inspired by the Lord's whisperings upon my heart, over two decades of experience as a mother, and my heart-felt desire to encourage you along in your journey. Let's face it, we ALL need a little help and A LOT of encouragement along the way! I don't have all the answers, of course; I am still learning as I go. But if nothing else, I have an ear, a shoulder, an honest- and often raw- word to lend, and a deep desire to give you a smile or a little nudge along your own path.
I hope you will oblige me my attempts at making a small
difference down here in the trenches of motherhood and life. I also hope you will engage me in
conversation. I’d love to hear from you!
