A Mother’s Love is Never Far Away

A Mother’s Love is Never Far Away

How long does it take to get over painful times in our lives that make us see the world in a whole different light? How long is long enough to move on and not dwell on what has happened to us that creates a significant paradigm shift? Some people seem to bounce back...
Spring is definitely here!

Spring is definitely here!

Driving home from our Easter visit to New Orleans I could not help but notice that Springtime is really here! I love this time of year. Beautiful, white cloud sunshine days tempered by long lingering cool breezes and nature in full bloom! I know for those plagued with...
The Love of a Mother for Her Son…

The Love of a Mother for Her Son…

As we draw closer to Good Friday during this Lenten Season, I always begin to reflect upon the relationship the Blessed Mother had with her son Jesus. From what the Bible reveals to us it was a loving relationship, filled with mutual respect and love. We are not privy...
Like Mother, like Daughter…..

Like Mother, like Daughter…..

She’s sassy, stubborn and has a one-track mind. On the other hand she is sweet, smart and loving. My husband loves to say she is “high maintenance.” My oldest daughter, Rachel, calls her “spoiled.” I love to call her “Mini-Me!” Cate is our 5-year-old daughter and she...
A Friday during Lent…

A Friday during Lent…

Friday’s during Lent brings me back to my roots in New Orleans. These memories permeate most  because I feel they were such memorable family and community building times for me. Every restaurant and almost every catholic elementary school had some type of Seafood...