Staving Off Frustration
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Tuesday, September 04, 2012
I have had a frustrating few weeks. In fairness, they have been filled with amazing blessings—far more generous than I’ve merited. But they have also contained more than the usual amount of frustrations, moments when I felt like giving up on several important things in my life. At the moment, I don’t want to linger on the problems. A few of them persist, and to share them here does not help me to... READ MORE
A Mother's Saint
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Monday, August 27, 2012
Many of us claim her as a personal patron. She’s known for being one of the ultimate “Catholic Moms” - the one who prayed a lifetime for a husband who experienced a deathbed conversion…
the one who never gave up hope for the salvation of a son whose life had given way to debauchery…
the one who went to her deathbed with the words, “Son, nothing in this world now affords me delight. I do not know... READ MORE
Back to School…Already?!
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Thursday, August 16, 2012
It snuck up on me this year in the haze of work-related business and our Eric’s return home from his summer internship in New York City, but yesterday it was unavoidable:
Adam’s first day of his senior year of high school.
Ouch.
Long term readers may remember that I’m notorious for hating the first day of school. One of my best friends makes me an annual “back to school care package” to soothe my... READ MORE
When Plans Go out the Window
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Today was supposed to go so differently.
Today was planned to be the day I got my act together so that I could depart tomorrow on our planned family vacation with a clear conscience. In my head, I had 72 hours of “to do” items crammed into a twenty-four hour day. I would be efficient, deliberate, and definitely cheerful.
Somewhere shortly after undertaking the first “to do” item, things started to... READ MORE
Moms at Midlife
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Monday, June 25, 2012
Catholic author Elizabeth Foss is beginning work on a potential new book project and she wants your input:
If you were looking for a book on midlife, what would you want to read there? What would you want that book to address? How would you want to come away from the book? I’m really serious, friends. Really, really serious. Shall we make this book come to life? Together? Tell me what you’re thinking.
Head on over and let her know your thoughts.
Mad after Mass?
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Monday, June 18, 2012
I’d like to start this column by asking you to pray for me. On my “to do” list for this week is attending the sacrament of reconciliation. So before you recommend that as a remedy for my poor attitude, know that I agree with you and that I’m working on it…
Without going into any of the details of what happened, I’d like to share with you that I left church on Saturday night after our vigil Mass feeling... READ MORE
Pampered Mother
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Every time we go to the orthodontist, I am reminded how bad my nails look. In an office filled with working women (the orthodontist, the hygienists, the office manager), I suddenly notice how nicely groomed and manicured everyone appears and how I haven’t had a manicure in… hmmm, can’t remember.
I generally comment to the front desk lady how nice she looks, how I need to get around to doing that,... READ MORE
Second Child
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Tuesday, May 22, 2012
“Second Child’s Mom” wrote me this past week and shared this photo of a golden-haired cutie snacking off of the floor. To protect the innocent, she shall remain nameless, but I will say that I personally know this mom well and can totally vouch for her parenting skills.
The photo made both of us chuckle. This is “Second Child Mom’s” toddler who came after a ten year wait and struggle with infertility.... READ MORE
"Small Successes" Gets a New Home
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Thursday, May 10, 2012
A popular meme feature that had its inception here at Faith & Family Live has found a new home over at CatholicMom.com—yes, “Small Successes” is now online and being hosted each week by Sherry Antonetti at CatholicMom.com to hopefully attract and support a wider audience of moms.
To celebrate bringing the new feature to CatholicMom.com, we are hosting a big giveaway. Anyone who joins us this week... READ MORE
What Moms Really Want
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Monday, May 07, 2012
This morning, I had what has become a semi-regular May occurrence in my life: an interview about “what moms really want for Mother’s day”.
In preparing to celebrate this weekend with my Mother-in-law here locally, I’m reminded now more than ever that the gift of “presence” is so precious, especially as our own moms get older. But my research for today’s interview also reminded me that “absence” can... READ MORE
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