Life was certainly busy. And overwhelming. The cooking, cleaning, driving the kids to their sports practices, dance classes, gymnastics, music lessons, dental and medical appointments, birthday parties, and of course, daily Mass. I did not have time to stop and think about how tired I was. I made my list for the next day, went […]
“Please don’t let me die, let me raise my own children.” Why are my arms and legs shaking? Where’s my baby? What’s happening? I will never forget the words my nurse kept repeating as I asked those questions, “We’re doing everything we can for you.” It was 5 in the morning, and I had delivered […]
Last week, my daughter Christine called me on the phone. When I answered, I heard the sweet little voice of her two-year-old son, “Hiiiiiiiiii.” Whenever Christine calls, her son Will insists on being included in the conversation. He listens to what we are saying, and then it’s his turn to talk. He always tells me […]
“Don’t take my picture, I’m not dressed for it.” “I don’t like having my picture taken.” “My hair doesn’t look good.” “I don’t have makeup on.” These were my excuses throughout the years for not wanting to be in a picture. One of my daughters said, “Mom, you look better now than you will in […]