In a couple of weeks I am going to host the Blessed is She/Westchester Brunch. After emailing with the group leader we have a theme for the discussion which led me to thinking about both the Garden of Gethsemane, and Good Friday on the Cross when Jesus says, "It is finished." There's another, better word … Continue reading On remembering to say, Yes
Tag: marriage
On a Desire to Hold Hands
1992 a good year indeed. After Confirmation and First Eucharist my Sweetie and I started talking about the when and how of getting married. In my family there were three weddings in less than six months, and one of my besties married that year. Celebrating Twenty-seven years with this guy in September Twenty-seven years. Sometimes … Continue reading On a Desire to Hold Hands
For Better, for worse
and no I don't mean the cartoon. This Lent already has given me a beautiful gift and a deep reminder of why we practice. Yes, we enter into the desert with Jesus for 40 days of fasting and temptation. I know I become keenly aware of chocolate when I give it up for any period … Continue reading For Better, for worse
Abiding
About 6 weeks or so before my husband and I married we went on an Engaged Encounter weekend. There are snippets of the weekend, visual memories, thoughts, conversations that live with me. The weekend was rightfully challenging, beautiful and strengthened our commitment to one another. We were one of 5 or 6 couples who celebrated … Continue reading Abiding
A Quilter's Heart 