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The Thorn in My Side & the Plank in My Eye
I’m aware that I have controlling tendencies. I like things the way I like them – my house neat and uncluttered, my food condiments on the side, my boys napping on schedule. A place for everything and...
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Air in the Tires and Fuel in the Tank: How to Keep Fathers Trucking Along
“Only a life lived with meaning is worthy of rest.” – The Chosen reading 101 Dalmatians for the bazillionth time Being a father is a 24/7, for-the-rest-of-your-life duty and honor. It can be fairly...
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The WE in TEAM
the “I” in “TEAM” from Neatorama After Andrew’s and my refreshing retreat last week, we felt empowered to come back together as a team restrengthened by our faith, resurrected prayer lives, and excited...
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WoW Wednesday! The Need for Community, Don’t Compare Yourself to Others, Why...
Erin’s thoughts on Young Families & the Need for Community are reflective and constructive. She’s grateful for the group of friends she and her husband have, not just because they’re great company,...
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The Master Bedroom: from Dreaded Place to Sacred Space
I love our master bedroom. I love retreating here, resting here, and reading here with Andrew or even alone. It’s a lovely place where I feel comfortable and peaceful, which is a slight contrast to the...
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99 Things: The Love Note Project
I love my husband. and I love shouting it from the mountaintops. He’s dashing (especially in a bow tie) and funny and patient and he can calm me down in a way no one else can. A sweet father, an...
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Husbands see what wives reveal
This quotation by W. Nigg was said of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, the lady who moves me to constantly return to the idea of simply loving. Loving God, loving Andrew, loving the boys, loving loving...
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The “Someone” is Your Sweetie
Found this little gem on Pinterest the other day… Get excited – tomorrow you get to spend another day together; how sweet that it was a mutual choice.
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“Your marriage has as much potential as God has power.”
It was in the quietest, smallest hours of the morning that I was awake feeding my little one. In an effort to stay awake, I usually fiddle with my iPod, checking Facebook or email; and it was then that...
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Southern Hospitality: A Must-Have in Every Marriage
I’ve learned a thing or two about Southern hospitality in the 5-and-change years since we moved to Louisiana. While practices vary among families, the general rule is a warm, charming welcome extended...
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BIG WoWW: 35 Gifts to Your Kids, Budget Christmas!, Melt Your Husband, & MORE
I originally had 2 posts for this week’s Words of Wisdom. And then there was an overload of wisdom in the blogosphere and I had to spread it. Pick one, pick all. You’ll be blessed by every single one....
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WoWW: Christ’s hope during Advent, Married Life & Death
Half way through the week! These were all profoundly humbling to read. 1.) “The Birth of Advent” on The Death of Catholicism The author is a classmate of mine from BC. What’s so astounding is the...
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WoWW: Tunnel of Parenthood and George Bailey Syndrome
Andrew and I need encouragement in the Parenting Department. Maybe it’s not just being parents of a nearly-4, a 2-and-a-bit, and a nearly-1 year old, or the fact that they’re excitable BOYS; I think...
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Frugal February: Practical Tips for the Temptation to $pend
Trim the fat from your piggy bank to find peace of mind, marriage, and money Happy Frugal February everybody! It’s our annual “celebration” of reining in impulses and money in an effort to return to...
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Redirect from Social Media for Better Marriage Communication
All three boys occupied with preschool, a nap, and toys respectively. Fresh black coffee. Deep breath. And exhale: a moment of peace. So naturally I’m on Facebook, scrolling the News Feed and Liking...
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WoWW: 6 Ways to Build Him Up
Pin it. Print it. Paste it. Whatever – this is something we as wives should maintain at the front of our busy minds. Our husbands need us to be tender, sweet, and loving. They need us to be affirming,...
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Marital Respect during Pro-Life Month
Happy National Respect Life Month! If there’s any assembly in the world ready to stand for life from conception to natural death, it’s Catholics. We share articles, pray before clinics, and organize...
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WoWW: What Breaks a Marriage
We are THAT Family is one of my favorite blogs. What Kristen says is not new, but like all biblically based advice on marriage, it bears repeating. And repeating. I’m grateful this was delivered right...
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The Holy Blaze of Real Romantic Passion
I relish in St. Valentine’s Day – my favorite non-Christmas holiday the whole year long. It’s a spark of warmth in winter’s chill; a day culturally dedicated to romance. With all the hype about V-Day,...
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Lent for the Married
Andrew and I were passing ideas back forth – sweets, alcohol, eating between meals. What should we give up for Lent? While I have one or two possibilities floating around, I think I’ll choose my Lenten...
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