September 10th, 2011

Small Things

Daniel turns five today.

He was up at dawn this morning, suffering with the beginnings of a cold. A runny nose with a sore throat. Poor birthday boy.

He woke me up to ask for a drink and some medicine, and I willed myself out of bed and down the stairs to get him what he needed.

Afterwards, I followed him back up the stairs and we stopped outside

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September 5th, 2011

Danny just wants you to know …

5 days till his birthday!

June 15th, 2011

About My Dad

In honor of Father’s Day ( This SUnday!), Fathers for Good has a nice collection of brief essays about writers’ relationships with their fathers.

I was honored to be asked to contribute and happy for the opportunity to share about my dad:

Sharing His Mind With Me

Happy Father’s Day, Dad! I love you!

June 8th, 2011

Confirmed!

May 14th, 2011

Gabby’s Special Day

Anima Christi Soul of Christ, sanctify me Body of Christ, save me Blood of Christ, inebriate me Water from the side of Christ, wash me Passion of Christ, strengthen me O good Jesus, hear me Within Thy wounds hide me Suffer me not to be separated from Thee From the malicious enemy defend me In the hour of my death call me And bid me come unto Thee That

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April 24th, 2011

Aftermath

March 13th, 2011

16!

Happy birthday to the sweet light of our lives — joyful, cheerful, sweet and good Kateri. We love you! God is so good to have blessed us with you!

March 8th, 2011

What’s So Fat About Tuesday?

Are you celebrating today?

I am grateful to have the opportunity to share Mardi Gras explanations and traditions at the Washington Post today.

Stop by and share yours!