Bless the Mess

Tonight during dinner the kids were at it again. My three-year-old son painting his placemat with ketchup. My one-year-old daughter tossing fistfuls of corn and peas into the air like confetti. Fish sticks pressed into wood table. Strawberries…

Ignatian Parenthood: An “Experiment” in God’s Love

My good friend, Steve, and I recently embarked on two significant vocational changes. My husband and I became parents for the first time and have spent the last 19+ months expanding our family and marriage to include our daughter. While I…

Legacy

I read a post on FB just this morning that invited me to reflect deeply.  It was by a cousin of mine who lives in Britain.  She was commenting on educating her children about the legacy of Nelson Mandela, who as I write is currently in…