January 07, 2019
I was riding in a car with my son, Simon, recently and we started trading jokes. He’s 12. “What do you call a deer with no eyes?” he asked. “No-eye-deer.” “What do you get when you cross an elephant with a rhino?” I responded. “’Ell if I know.” “What do you call a fish with … More →
December 21, 2018
A few years ago, at the suggestion of a friend, Troy and I began the tradition of setting goals for our marriage at the beginning of each New Year. We have always set goals for our family, finances, fitness, business and parenting, but as we began to grow as a couple, we recognized several areas … More →
December 19, 2018
One aspect of our wedding day that I look back on with so much gratitude is the integration of two different cultures and the unique traditions that we celebrated together, thanks to my husband’s family. Rijo’s family are members of the Syro-Malabar Rite of the Catholic Church. Prior to meeting him, I had never been … More →
December 18, 2018
This is a blog post about “Advent” — note the quotation marks. Advent — real Advent — is full of silent prayer and dog-eared devotional books and thoughtfully-sourced gift buying and wrapping. It’s less TV and more cribbage. It’s candlelight in the long nights. It’s post-card perfect photos on Christmas cards with individualized greetings to … More →
December 13, 2018
I remember the day I pumped my last drop of milk for my 8 month old. It was a relief. No one had told me how exhausting breastfeeding would be. I didn’t mind the initial discomfort or messiness of it. It was the time-consuming factor that zapped my energy and tested my endurance. It was … More →
December 03, 2018
One of the many benefits we enjoy as Catholics in our spiritual lives is the accompaniment and support of the communion of saints. In particular, with his last words dying on the cross, Jesus gave us His mother, Mary, as our advocate and intercessor. Megan and I were both devoted to our Blessed Mother prior … More →
