I realized something about my husband. Something fairly significant in terms of our relationship and how we go about doing things. For example, he doesn't like using a particular kitchen tool that is meant to keep messy things off of counter tops. It's a spoon and pot holder lid holder. A white plastic dishwasher safe two sided contraption. Now, I have no problem using it and putting it in the dishwasher. My husband, on the other hand would prefer to NOT use said kitchen tool because he doesn't like how awkwardly it fits in the dishwasher. After some observation of this for many years and several lighthearted conversations, I have realized it has nothing to do with the tool itself but how we both tend to approach loading the dishwasher, which is related to both of our geniuses. Well, technically my known genius versus one of my husband's suspected geniuses. I believe my husband has the genius of tenacity. Why? Because he likes to get things done. He likes to start and
Dear Mom and Dad, Today is a pretty big day. My dear friend, Andrea Bear and I have been on quite the journey in the past year. After meeting through Catholic Mom and the Catholic Writer's Guild , we became fast friends and, more importantly, felt called to create something to help others who have experienced grief. Today, we are launching our podcast series, The Mourning Glory Podcast . It is a series where people can share their experiences about loss, faith, and hope and, more importantly, to know that they are not alone. It's crazy thinking about how God is making all of this happen. Even crazier to think about the fact that so much of my life lately is because of both of you and the inspiration you have given me over the years, especially with my writing. You both were always so encouraging with my various forms of writing in so many ways. Dad, I remember the many times you came to my room to listen to me sing my latest original song to you. I actually still have a bind