This past weekend was a blur of activity. A little background…. my parents and my sister and her family all live in Nashville, TN.  My mom has Alzheimers and it has progressed to the point where she doesn’t recognize people nor her surroundings.  She also needs assistance with the regular daily routine.  So, my sister [...]

Hello blog friends!  I am back from Aggieland.  It was a GREAT trip. I was a director for a Busy Students Retreat at the campus parish at Texas A&M University. Which happens to be my alma mater. WHOOP!  It was an amazing experience to witness the faith and energy of these students. St. Mary’s Catholic Student Center [...]

I will be heading to the warm sunny skies of Texas tomorrow!  I have been asked to be a director at a Busy Students Retreat at Texas A&M!  Whoop!  That is my alma mater and I am just thrilled to be going back.  I won’t be checking the blog til I am back. Please pray [...]

Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent begins.  It is my favorite time of the year! For many of us who grew up Catholic, the common catchphrase of this time of year was “What are you giving up for Lent?”  I remember being encouraged to give up candy or TV or something else [...]