We tried to conceive for nearly 2 years before contacting our doctors to investigate. I assumed it was only a matter of time before we conceived on our own and if the doctors found anything at all, whatever it was would be easily fixable. We were relatively healthy and in…
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(I won’t be engaging in a debate about whether it’s right or wrong to spay or neuter pets here and any comments belittling either choice will not be published.) Arwen, my sweet golden retriever puppy, will be 7 months old in a couple weeks. Our veterinarian recommended getting her spayed…
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If you’re experiencing infertility, this Monday might be feeling extra Monday-ish in the wake of Mother’s Day. Not because you literally have a hangover, but because yesterday was an emotional roller coaster. What was yesterday like for you? Maybe you attended a brunch celebrating the beautiful mothers in your life.…
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It’s been about a month since I’ve written, so let’s catch up with a quick “Life lately” post! As with any “Life lately” post, this will be a hodge podge of news and photos I’ve taken over the last month or so. Another one of my baby sisters is officially…
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Infertility is really hard on couples — emotionally, physically, financially. All the ways. It’s hard. One Danish study reported that couples who pursue fertility treatments that fail are three times more likely to get divorced. I’m grateful this has not been our experience. We’re a stronger couple for having navigated…
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In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus heals a blind man by anointing his eyes with clay and instructing him to wash in the Pool of Siloam. An excerpt from today’s reading As Jesus passed by he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man…
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I won’t call this a “book review” because I’ll probably share more about how reading this book made me feel than about the content. Let’s just pretend I’m sitting down with you over a cup of tea to chat about my thoughts on a good read that touched my heart.…
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“When one door closes, don’t push on it.” This phrase is the advice a priest gave on the radio a few days ago to a woman struggling with a decision about whether or not to relocate for work. There were many things standing in the way of her move and…
4 CommentsMark and I were out to dinner on New Year’s Eve and decided to make a Top 10 Happenings of 2010 list. My Mom’s successful back surgery, the birth of our Godchild, my Dad’s wedding, our first trip to Arizona – the list went on and on. We soon realized…
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I heard a priest say this on the radio this morning. The radio show is formatted for listeners to call in and ask the priest questions about faith, life, etc. A woman called in today to ask about forgiveness. The basic idea of what she asked is: “Are there limits…
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