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This is a blog by a wife, mother, physician, seminarian, consummate journaler and deep-thinker, that turned into a cancer blog (that may one day turn back into a regular blog). To learn more and see suggestions for where to start, click on the “about” link to the left. Welcome!

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The Shape of the Eucharist
Aug 28

Aug 28 The Shape of the Eucharist

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bible

four words that trace the movement of communion

Why Feeling Thankful Is Not The Same Thing As Giving Thanks
Aug 25

Aug 25 Why Feeling Thankful Is Not The Same Thing As Giving Thanks

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life practice

the difference between thankfulness and thanksgiving, and the tiny theophanies all around us

Stories We Tell Through Activities We Do
Aug 21

Aug 21 Stories We Tell Through Activities We Do

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parenting

narratives that underlie how we approach extracurricular activities for our kids

Hobbies
Aug 18

Aug 18 Hobbies

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parenting

remembering the me that’s not a mom: the importance of having hobbies as a mom, and ideas for getting started

The Confetti Life
Aug 14

Aug 14 The Confetti Life

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life practice

what happens when we begin to experience time quantitatively rather than qualitatively

Escalators
Aug 11

Aug 11 Escalators

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parenting

understanding what takes our arguments up a floor, and what brings them back down

Operating
Aug 7

Aug 7 Operating

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meditation

How it feels to work as a part-time surgeon

Bridegroom of Blood
Aug 4

Aug 4 Bridegroom of Blood

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bible

reflections on a confusing Biblical passage

Pool-Wall Parenting
Jul 31

Jul 31 Pool-Wall Parenting

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parenting

how we love our children by withstanding their comings and goings

Emptying
Jul 28

Jul 28 Emptying

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bible

a brief reflection on kenosis

Choosing Again What I Chose Before
Jul 24

Jul 24 Choosing Again What I Chose Before

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meditation, parenting

struggling with and exulting in the monotonous and mundane

Being Mediocre On Purpose
Jul 21

Jul 21 Being Mediocre On Purpose

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parenting

what it takes to do extracurriculars with integrity

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