I wear my faith on my sleeve and I strive to live a life of integrity and intention. I am a joy-seeker, an off-road enthusiast and scripture lover.
All in Retreat
I was with God, in the silence of the wooded path by the lake, looking up to the beauty above. I continued on. CLICK FOR MORE…
I am with the confirmation group from St. Charles. It is my daughter’s retreat and I am a chaperone. We are at Conception Abbey. I have so many great memories in this place! CLICK FOR MORE…
It’s an odd feeling to wake up and have no direction, no one who needs your attention, no one waiting for you, no where you need to be and nothing that needs to be done. CLICK FOR MORE…
I am in particular need of some time to focus on me and not the circumstances of being “let go” of my job or on my role within my family. CLICK FOR MORE…
Hearing Jonah’s story again made me think about how I too tried to turn away from God’s plan for me and find another job but in the process deepened my own relationship with not only God but with others in my life. CLICK FOR MORE…
My goal is to experience God’s love and to rest in him. I want to revisit a few thoughts and organize some of my left over reflections. CLICK FOR MORE…
I walked to the park to share a picnic lunch with the people I work with. It turned out to be a very peaceful-retreat-like-day; feeling God’s presence with me. CLICK FOR MORE…
My decisions have found strength and courage to speak up and to not sit back. I have seen through my actions that I am capable of things I didn’t think possible. CLICK FOR MORE…
Each time they would say “Lord” or “God” in a sinful way, it hurt me and I’m sure I’m supposed to say something about it but instead I just sit in the center of the car and do/say nothing! CLICK FOR MORE…
If I have learned one thing, it is that I need Jesus! I know I need him because when I am focused on him (even on the cloudy days) I feel his warmth, support and comfort. CLICK FOR MORE…
My love for you is strong and deep in my heart but it doesn’t always show in my words and actions. I desire nothing but for you to feel the love, peace and joy of God. CLICK FOR MORE…
I give myself the reminder to be patient, kind, gentle, faithful, honest, playful, committed, encouragement. The extra “push” to do what is right and good, especially when it is not what I want to do. CLICK FOR MORE…
I cried out to Jesus because of what a struggle it is to live as a disciple and REALLY live it. It is SO hard to just let go and trust God with EVERYTHING! CLICK FOR MORE…
I am at a point in my life that I feel confident in who I am. I know because of the presence of God in my life good things are possible. CLICK FOR MORE…