“How is it possible to embark on a mission that will bring with it so much suffering and humiliation? This is unthinkable for one seeking power, but this is embraced by one who loves, or rather, who is Love himself.” –Father Richard Veras, “May Love Lead Us Through Lent,” February 26th, First Sunday of […]

Note: I intended to post this weeks ago, in a kind of series with “This Is How I Grieve” and “This Is What Keeps Me Going.” I wrote the majority of it then, but only got myself to finish it today, which is odd because I’m currently in a state of numbness, in which I […]

I am grateful that I learned the news about baby Ethan when John was only a few hours from home.   I am grateful that a friend was watching Jacob, and not a babysitter, so I could take the time I needed, and come back to a good hug.   I am grateful for Jacob’s […]