When my dad died my mom wanted this song for his funeral. She said it was because Daddy died in the morning. I can’t hear this song without thinking that. Daddy was sick his entire adult life. The last two years he was in and out of the hospital. We really thought he would survive … [Read more…]
I’m trying something new. Instead of a blog post you’ll see a vlog post. I’ve thought about doing this before but really wasn’t sure if I could do it. Let’s see if this works. Just click on the paragraph above and it will take you to the video. Share it if you like it. … [Read more…]
The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit is an enumeration of seven spiritual gifts originating with patristic authors, later elaborated by five intellectual virtues and four other groups of ethical characteristics. They are: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord (wonder). Today is the feast of Pentecost. This is the day … [Read more…]
My brother-in-law, Joey Elder died the last month. He had been sick for so long. He was never going to be better. It’s a blessing. It does just hurt so much. The man was loved, truly loved. And he loved many. When he began having troubles the week before he died I lit a prayer … [Read more…]
The beginning of a new year. Many people look at the new year as a time to make promises, make resolutions, go on a diet, exercise more, etc. But the Catholic Church celebrates the new year on the first Sunday of Advent in anticipation of the birth of Baby Jesus. Shouldn’t we take this time … [Read more…]
“Every time I dare to do a good thing I’m doing it in the name of my mother.” Maya Angelou I want to be a good person. I really do. I try really hard sometimes to be a good person. Most of the time I can handle it but then there are times that doesn’t … [Read more…]
There’s manure in it, and on it. Can’t help it. You can’t see over the dash board. There’s too much paperwork, paper towels, toilet paper, or Little Debbie boxes obstructing your view. If you can see out you won’t be able to because there’s mud all over the windshield. We can’t confirm that it will … [Read more…]
Somewhere throughout your life you meet people, never realizing down the road they will make a huge impact on your life. I was so fortunate growing up to encounter women who were not related to me, who throughout the years have opened their arms and hearts to me and mine. I guess I was about … [Read more…]
I have been a farmer’s wife for 25 years. When I was growing up did I ever consider this life for myself? Of course not. I planned on marrying and having babies but I never considered the vocation of my husband. I don’t think I considered my own vocation except I knew that it centered … [Read more…]
When I was real little we used to go to Fontaine Ferry Park in Louisville with my Mom & Dad. I thought it was the best place on earth. I only remember going once or twice but it was a really big thing in Louisville back in the 1960’s. If you’ve never heard about it … [Read more…]