Inspiration over obligation

Popping in for a quick newsletter this morning—my parents were in town this weekend, which was such a delight (despite the freezing temperatures!). I spent the weekend away from screens, so this is coming to you live on Tuesday morning. ​ What’s on my mind this week...

Happy Christmas Eve!

Happy Christmas Eve! ​ This is just a quick note to wish you a joyful and peaceful Christmas and to let you know I’ll be taking the next couple of weeks off to rest, reset, and spend quality time with my family and friends. ​ Last week, I heard the most moving story...

The International Arrivals Gate of Advent

It’s the second week of Advent, and someone needs to tell DC to decide if it’s deep winter or balmy fall! ​ Weather commentary aside, the priest's homily this weekend provided a beautiful image of Advent: the International Arrivals gate at the airport. Picture it:...

Gratitude beyond the Grid

Happy Christmas Eve! ​ This is just a quick note to wish you a joyful and peaceful Christmas and to let you know I’ll be taking the next couple of weeks off to rest, reset, and spend quality time with my family and friends. ​ Last week, I heard the most moving story...

His Time, Not Mine

A few weeks ago, I was chatting with a priest who I really love, and explaining to him a certain situation I was walking through. "I just don't want to waste my time," I explained, barely concealing my exasperation. ​ "Well, it's not your time, it's His," he responded...

The Joy of Being a Participant

Happy Tuesday gals! ​ Last Wednesday, I celebrated my one-year anniversary of being back in DC (!!). It sure feels like I've been here much longer than that... this year has held many seasons, and I'm grateful for everything the Lord has provided me in each one! My...

Stung on the Tongue

On Wednesday of last week, I was (literally) stung on the tongue. ​ The details are fuzzy (or... buzzy 😉), but one moment I was walking down the street, gabbing on the phone with my mom, and the next a big bug had flown into my mouth and stung me quicker than I could...

Au Revoir, Paris!

Bonjour, friends!! I am back from a delightful week in Paris, and while I'm happy to be home, I was quite sad to leave. It was my first time there, and the city is one of my very favorites now! Biking through the streets past the most gorgeous buildings, eating so...

All That I Have is Yours

  As I've mentioned previously in this newsletter, I loved the movie Inside Out 2. It introduces a new emotion into the mind of the 13-year-old protagonist, one that many of us know well: Envy. ​ It can seem impossible to avoid envy. That girl has cute shoes,...

Episode 104| Overwhelm, Organization, and the Value of Play

Have you listened to our podcast yet? Find it on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts! A full directory can be found here. One of the trickiest feelings to face is overwhelm, and it's so tempting to grasp for control and quick...
His Time, Not Mine

His Time, Not Mine

A few weeks ago, I was chatting with a priest who I really love, and explaining to him a certain...

Au Revoir, Paris!

Au Revoir, Paris!

Bonjour, friends!! I am back from a delightful week in Paris, and while I'm happy to be home, I...

Childlike Faith

Childlike Faith

Hi friends! ​ It is *very* late on Monday night and I am quite tired, but I read an article today...

A Funner Summer!

A Funner Summer!

Did you know there's a fun scale!? I learned about it this week!! See below: ​I think this idea...

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