by Linda | Jun 7, 2023 | Faith and Family
They got me! It’s not easy to surprise a momma who has her pulse on every detail of her family’s life. But they did. These are the last few days of my fifth decade on earth. Friday, I turn 60. This past weekend, Mike and my children surprised me with a celebration of...
by Linda | Jun 1, 2023 | Faith and Family
June – the month of The Sacred Heart of Jesus – a devotion that draws our attention to the unfathomable love of Jesus. June is also one of the most popular months for weddings. As we contemplate our own spiritual journeys, we are called to follow in the...
by Linda | Apr 5, 2023 | Faith and Family
The Legend of the Easter Bunny~Retold by Heather Voccola “You have stayed with me. You have kept watch and you have waited.” Tomorrow, we begin the sacred days of the Triduum. How do today’s families reconcile the overpowering, secular stories that...
by Linda | Jun 1, 2021 | Faith and Family
This time, five years ago, we were planning the final touches on my daughter’s wedding. Two Type-A personalities, with a checklist in hand, managed to complete everything on our list of to-dos. The only thing left was for the weather to cooperate, so out...
by Linda | May 7, 2021 | Cultivating Life's Garden, Faith and Family
Whether you’re a mom receiving that special breakfast in bed or the one who’s creating that special moment for her, here are a few ideas to keep the day light and stress free. Mother’s Day is this Sunday and I think every mom can appreciate gifts...
by Linda | Apr 17, 2021 | Cultivating Life's Garden, Faith and Family
I have to giggle every time I see one of these national holidays or appreciation days – as if we need a reminder that we actually have a husband and that we should appreciate him (or that we should head out to the local creamery and celebrate with an ice cream...