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It’s a terrible thing to throw up on a roller coaster.   Especially one of those new roller coasters with a tight harness that prevents you from turning and sending the vomit over the side.   Add in the twists and dives…and well, it’s a mess. But, nausea and wreckage of puke-covered clothes are far […]

Catholic, Catholic Wife Academy, marriage

July 16, 2017

Friendship, Marriage, and Roller Coasters

A miscarriage offers many lessons. When I lost a baby in May of 2015, I learned about grief, about marriage, about surrender and suffering and isolation and, in a profound way, I have learned that heaven is real and not that far away. I also learned, through the generous sharing of many, that miscarriages are […]

Baby, Motherhood

July 12, 2017

Memorialize Your Miscarriage (30+ Ideas!)

  Well, it was bound to happen at some point. In episode 010 of the podcast, I cry for what I’m sure will be the first of many times. I’m a crier, after all.   And the most awkward part?   I don’t have a guest on. Yup, it’s just me, talking and tearing up. […]

Catholic, Faith, Podcast

July 11, 2017

J1ST 010 On Saying the Hard Words

Hey there! Today’s podcast features the charm and brilliance of my good friend (both and off life) Nell from www.wholeparentingfamily.com. And the topic under discussion: The importance of friendships as a mom. Over the last couple of weeks, it started to become clear to me that I needed to address the issue of friendship.   […]

Catholic, marriage, Motherhood, Podcast

July 1, 2017

J1ST 009: The Importance of FRIENDSHIPS as a Mom