It was Sunday morning.  We went to Mass.  Having had a rough start, I prayed: “Lord, I am a mess. Please give me what I need.  I do not even know what it is–I am so empty.  I’ve got nothing good.  Please fill me with the good things that I need to recover.” …

     We had a wonderful 2 days in NYC on our way to Rome.  Mom and Harville made it a very special time, and Ron and I had a great evening with Hunter.      Then we headed to Rome.      It all fell apart!      Our family was put in two…

Strangest thing packed: almost 1,000 gluten free tortillasFavorite thing packed: tennis racquetThing I should not have packed: so many booksThing I forgot to pack: Gosh, I hate to find out! So strange to drive away today, leaving our little house behind! Here we are, about to depart for NYC with Granny–then two days later, off…

. . . have I successfully grown poppies–my favorite flower! Nor chamomile! Nor lavender!  What a spring for my garden!  

     It was such fun to be at Aunt June’s and Mom’s surprise party for Aunt Swanee!  It was a delight to see such wonderful people.  What sisters–they sure are there for each other.  What a blessing!     Jake sure held court, talking with as many adults as he could–he told me he literally…

     Having a new doctor who is helping me with hormonal issues is a great blessing.     But I am so, so mad for all of us women, who are just plain lucky if we are the one in a million who get good are regarding our health!      Women in their 40’s…

     I love you, Mom!     My favorite times with my Mom in recent years are:     1. Our time together for 2 days after her surprise birthday party in NYC 2 years ago.  I had flown up for the surprise, and I was the one who got a surprise with how especially lovely…

     The Easter Vigil is the most holy, blessed moment of the year for me.  It is the moment that, standing in the dark, we wait and then witness new life.      Last night was an Easter Vigil for me–ironically, it was in dark of the night, that I talked with my mom…

    The day has finally come!  Jake has his first computer.    Yesterday, Jake made his big announcement: he was creating a newspaper.  He and his friend Henry are co-general editors of their new publication, the Dallas Catholic News.  It is a monthly publication, with a team 5 staff columnists.  They are covering: government…