With our recent home purchase, we decided to not go on a big vacation this year. Instead we went on a staycation to celebrate our anniversary. Despite being labeled a DINK couple, we still have bills to pay and strive to be good stewards of our money. And even though it wasn’t as epic as our Hawaii trip, I figured Continue Reading →
It is the friends that we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey. Our friends Joe and Krishelle Currier have been instrumental in our life pilgrimage. We are incredibly thankful to God for their friendship. This past June Joe and Krishelle celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary. Rex and I first met Krishelle while Joe was deployed in Continue Reading →
Hello, 2017. You have finally arrived and it hasn’t been that bad so far. But you have been taunting me as each day of 2016 passed. You know I’ve been dreading you and here you are. But why have I been dreading 2017? It’s silly but this is the year that I turn the big three-Oh! The new year is a reminder Continue Reading →
Sometimes the shroud of grief can be overbearing and all-consuming making it difficult to focus on the blessings that life brings. Our arms remain empty but our hearts are full. We have a lot to be grateful for. Highlights from 2016 (in no specific order): Visiting SF for Gabriel’s 1st Birthday Rachel job sharing as a part-time teacher Rex promotion Continue Reading →
A lot happens in a year. This time last year, we took a leap of faith and made our story more widely known. In preparation for the Eucharistic Congress our parish was hosting, we were asked to speak at a couple of Masses before the event to share our witness to the power of the Eucharist and encourage others to participate Continue Reading →