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Mother’s Day photos went about as well as could be expected considering the circumstances #pandemic #5kidsisalotofkids 😂 Actually, in all honesty, if your plans were seriously derailed this year, can I suggest starting a small tradition of getting IN the photo with your kid(s) just one day a year- just Mother’s Day. We spend all day every day documenting these little stinkers (ahem, angels) from every angle possible, but we also need to be documented WITH them. No matter the wide range of emoji faces we got, I believe the kids and I will want to look back at these pictures some day ❤️ #getinthephoto #dontevendressup #Andytook7000photos #theremayhavebeensomethreats #andTeofellintheriver #coolcool❤️Easter 2020 good things: Easter baskets, Easter egg hunts, chocolate, good food, grandparent goodie drop offs and zoom family dinner. 💔Easter 2020 not great things: not physically being with extended family, family photos taken under threat and a personal lack of “Alleluia”. 🌷I know we are an Easter people. I know Alleluia is our song. But right now, my spiritual and emotional edges are so frayed, that trying to dive into that truth seems impossible and even a little painful. 🐣So, praise God for Easter traditions that bring happiness to children and still taste good for us adults. And if your Easter wasn’t full of profound theological Joy (or even plain ol’ happiness), if trying to declare “He is Risen!” made you cry instead of smile- you’re not alone. ❤️ ✝️And maybe this season- Easter (not Lent)-is the time for growth for some of us. It is a season that begs us to hold the grief/anger/sadness/fear of our lives and the joy of a risen Lord in the same cupped hands. I’m glad this season is 50 days; I’ve got a lot of work to do. 🌅I’m just going to take a second to appreciate this man right here. He is a full time engineer, full time dad, full time spouse and, somehow, is still making the time to produce these face shields for local healthcare workers. ❤️ He’s 3D printing ‘round the clock, staying up late to tweak the design, and coordinating safe delivery to those on the front lines who need them.👏🏻 You know how we’re supposed to “find the helpers” in times of crisis? Well, I found one. For sure. #weareallthehelpers #diyPPE #stayhomestaysafe Thank you @josefprusa for the original design and for all our customers @catholiccurio who are funding this effort ❤️. We have seen an outpouring of generosity that, I think, attests to the deep desire in every human to be a helper. It is an amazing truth to witness.Archives
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Tag Archives: Hard Stuff
It’s Going to be Amazing
I suppose it’s only fair to write an update on our boy too. Because parenting is all about being fair, right? Right… The truth is, I’m flabbergasted that there’s less than 10 weeks left in this pregnancy (plus or minus a couple). It’s … Continue reading
Silence
I’ve been missing for a bit. I know. With the death of so many Little Ones in Newtown, anything I say seems trivial. I try to write something profound and meaningful, but the words all come out platitudes. So, silence, … Continue reading
5 Months Old
Can you believe it? I sure can’t. Luci-Lu, Right now you have a cold. You’re a tough one, so I know you’ll be fine, but it’s still sad to hear you cough and see your little eyes get red-rimmed. You’ve … Continue reading
A Candle for Becky
Happy Birthday Becky. We miss you.
Flowers for Becky
Becky was a flower seed; and she died to bloom into eternal life. ~A paraphrase of Fr. Champoux at Becky’s funeral Mass, September 29th, 2012. The day was beautiful. The service was beautiful. The flowers were beautiful. She was beautiful.
An Aching Heart
Our beautiful friend, Becky, passed away September 14th and our hearts ache from her loss. I alluded to this hurt, and to those of you we called to pray, we truly thank you. Those prayers were heard and certainly felt. … Continue reading
