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The Magic of Vitamin C
Hey beauties! 🌟 Let’s talk about a skincare game-changer that’s got me all kinds of excited: Crunchi’s I AM Bright® Vitamin C Facial Serum. If you’re a clean beauty lover like me,…
The BLOOM Shadow Bar from Crunchi
Summer is here and I cannot wait to share my latest clean beauty find. Crunchi’s Shadow Bar® – In Bloom, inspired by the beauty of the season, these soft grays…
Season 2 Episode 7: Resilience in Marriage
Mary & Jerry share 10 tips and tricks to bring resilience into your marriage, including being grateful for each other (and your morning coffee!), being adaptable, and investing in quality…
Season 2 Episode 6: Relating to Adult Children
Today, Mary & Jerry are answering a question they get asked regularly – How do you cultivate a good relationship with your adult children? Not only is their son an…
Season 2 Episode 5: Lent
We are now a couple of weeks into Lent, so Mary & Jerry reflect on their Lenten experiences in this week’s episode. They share stories of their past Lents (both…
Beyond the Silence
Mary Lenaburg presents her heart-rending yet hopeful new eBook, “Beyond the Silence: Navigating Grief with Prayers of Hope and Letters of Love.” Crafted from Mary’s own experiences and the letters…
Unshaken Grace
We are thrilled to announce the release of Mary Lenaburg’s latest eBook, “Unshaken Grace: Letters of Strength from the Trenches.” This deeply personal collection of letters written to God over…
Season 2 Episode 4: All the Big Feels
In today’s podcast, Mary & Jerry discuss why it’s important to process your emotions, especially when going through dark and difficult times. If you’re a Mary, emotions probably come pretty…
Liquid Liner Catastrophe: My Hilarious Encounter with the Elvira Effect at 50
So, picture this: I had just turned 50, and up until recently, my makeup routine could be summed up as “mascara and maybe some lip balm.” But then, one fateful…
Embracing Every Curve and Every Smile Line : Loving Your Skin at Any Age
Hey there, gorgeous! As a 56-year-old, plus-sized woman who loves Jesus and chocolate, I know a thing or two about a negative body image. Trust me, these love handles have seen…
Season 2 Episode 3: Top 10 Reasons Marriages Struggle
As a “seasoned” married couple, Mary and Jerry respond to the top 10(ish) reasons why married couples struggle. Their wisdom, experience, and classic jokes and storytelling make this a great…
Season 2 Episode 2: Earrings & Books
We all know Mary’s love for her statement earrings and Jerry’s love for American history books. In today’s episode of the Mary & Jerry podcast, we learn about the why…
Season 2 Episode 1: Jerry’s Birthday
Mary & Jerry are back! They kick off Season 2 by celebrating Jerry’s birthday. Mary asks Jerry a range of questions that have him reflect on his life – including…
Lined & Primed: My Lip Liner Love Affair Unveiled
Prepare to meet your match in lip liners—this one’s not just good; it’s lip-smackingly great! Let me spill the lip liner tea, folks! Picture this: a lip liner that’s so…
Face First-A Rookie’s Dive into Facials
So, there I was, at the ripe age of 55, about to embark on my very first facial adventure. As I settled into the plush spa chair, I couldn’t help…
Clean Beauty Revolution: My Beautycounter Beginning
In November 2019, I waded into the world of clean beauty. My initial motivation? To save some money on skincare and makeup. Little did I know that this seemingly simple…
Episode 21: Questions from a Young Mom
In the final 2023 episode of the Mary & Jerry Podcast, they share their words of wisdom for all couples with a newborn. They give tips on how to love…
Episode 20: Christmas Traditions
It’s officially Advent and as we prepare for Christmas, Mary & Jerry share their favorite family Christmas traditions, give ideas for young families to form their own new traditions, and…
Episode 19: Lourdes & Courtney’s Prayer Stocking
In this episode of the Mary & Jerry podcast, we get a greater glimpse into the beautiful life of their daughter, Courtney. They share about Courtney’s intercession on earth and…
Episode 18: The Instahusband
Over the years, Jerry has witnessed Mary’s “sisterhood” grow as more and more followers recognize her gifts of speaking and writing. At first, Jerry’s role as “Instahusband” included taking photos…
Episode 17: Talking to College Students About Marriage
Mary & Jerry recently spoke to a group of college students about marriage. So they took their talk and turned it into this week’s podcast! They discuss what to expect,…
Episode 16: Digging Through the Archives of Our Childhood
This episode is a walk down memory lane for Mary & Jerry. We get to know Mary & Jerry more personally as they go through their childhood boxes. They share…
Episode 15: Hallmark Christmas Movies
As the official Hallmark season approaches, it’s time to light up your Christmas tree, make some hot chocolate (or pour yourself some bourbon), and follow along to Mary & Jerry’s…
Episode 14: Bring Back That Lovely Feeling
Join us this week for the Mary & Jerry Musical! Looking at them now, you would have no idea that Mary & Jerry’s marriage hit an all-time low, almost leading…
Episode 13: Pumpkin Spice vs. Old Spice
As Jerry likes to say, Pumpkin Spice vs. Old Spice. Or as Mary likes to say, Menopause vs “Manopause.” In this episode of the Mary & Jerry podcast, they talk…
Episode 12: Jerry’s Conversion Story
It’s time for Jerry to share his conversion story. We get to hear everything from Jerry’s first “Mass aerobics” experience to raising his children Catholic to diving into the history…
Episode 11: Chip and Joanna, watch out!
This week’s podcast is all about seasonal décor and the differing opinions and styles of Mary and Jerry. As the seasons wheeled by, Jerry and I have found ourselves tangoing…
Episode 10: When Trust Is Broken
Mary & Jerry answer another important question they receive often: What do you do when trust has been broken in your marriage? They share ways in which their marriage was…
Episode 9: Mary’s Birthday
Happy Birthday Mary!! In this special episode, Jerry asks Mary fun questions that lead them down a path of sharing hilarious stories of Mary’s childhood (how did she make it…
Episode 8: Remembering Courtney
In this episode, Mary & Jerry share their hearts with their listeners as they remember their beautiful daughter, Courtney. They share sweet and funny stories as they reminisce over her…
Episode 7: Trust | Walking on Water
In today’s episode, Mary & Jerry talk about the number one question they get in their DM’s: How do you trust God in the midst of a storm? Sometimes it…
Episode 6: Mary Goes To The Farm
This week, our favorite couple discusses relationships with in-laws. These can be beautiful to very tough and everywhere in between. They kick off the show sharing some of their favorite…
Episode 5: Date Night
Mary & Jerry talk about the importance of date night for married couples. It’s a chance to look eye to eye, reconnect & focus on the most important part of…
Episode 4: Marriage
In this UNSCRIPTED episode, Mary & Jerry show us where their brains go and, of course, it’s a lot of fun. They discuss their pastor asking them to be a…
Episode 3: Dating
Mary & Jerry have noticed that dating has gotten especially difficult in the last few years. So they’re here to share their practical tips on dating. Most importantly – be bold. We hope this advice helps you!
Episode 2: Happy Anniversary!
Today is the Lenaburg’s Anniversary! Hooray! They share some of the good, bad and ugly memories from previous anniversary celebrations. They share their tips on how to best celebrate anniversaries,…
Episode 1: Welcome to Mary & Jerry’s World!
Introducing ourselves & sharing what you can expect in this new weekly podcast hosted by Mary & Jerry Lenaburg. Made a few mistakes in life? Facing challenges, you don’t know…
Week Two – Burn it ALL Down!
A few weeks ago, I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts when one of the hosts, Heather Khym, began sharing something the Holy Spirit had recently pressed upon her heart….
One Week
I would love to say that this first week of Lent has just flown by, but that would not be true. In fact, for me, the hours have crawled by,…
Into the Desert with Intention
“Lent is a time of going very deeply into ourselves…What is it that stands between us and God? Between us and our brothers and sisters? Between us and life, the…
8 years on….
This photo of @grouchy_historian and our daughter Courtney, was taken 8 years ago today. A year before she died. A year before everything in our world tilted on its axis…
Future Daughter-in-Love
Dear Future Daughter-in-Love, Thank you for loving my son. Thank you for your kindness and openness to beginning and sustaining a friendship with me, his Mama. Thank you for your…
Quiet and still
There are sacred places where I go to wrestle with myself or God depending on the day. Courtney’s graveside is one of them. Adoration is another. This morning I found…
Doing Hard Things
I weigh 32 pounds more today than a year ago and I hate it. I mean I really do not like anything about it. As a Type 2 Diabetic, it’s…
Little Pink Treasure
I stumbled upon this little pink treasure as we were going through boxes today. It’s the first dress I ever made for my Courtney. She wore it for my brother…
Say goodbye to doubt!
Say goodbye to doubt. As a team leader, mentor and friend, I have had thousands of conversations over the years about doubt. Specifically doubt in God’s provision for your life….
You can do this!
You can do this friend. You can do another five minutes of exercise even though your legs are shaky and your drenched in sweat. You can start that side hustle…
Gift of Ministry
I love my job. The gift of this ministry is so humbling and my heart expands with every single moment of trust these beautiful women give me. As I process…
Bling and a cane
Sooooo…..I had another post ready for today, with cute shoes and earrings, a lovely summer outfit ready to go. But then I went to see a skeletal muscular specialist and…
I love a good retreat
To be loved well is a gift. I knew I was going to be away from home on launch day so I prepared my heart to wait to celebrate until…
Jerry’s Italiano Mambo Meatballs
Meatballs are very versatile and pretty inexpensive to make. I typically double or triple this recipe and roll them into different sizes, using some for spaghetti and meatballs and smaller…
Let’s Jam This Holiday Season
Christmas Jam I’ve been making Christmas Jam for more than two decades now and it never fails to disappoint. Cranberries, Strawberries , oranges, cloves and cinnamon. It’s holiday happiness in…
Happy Birthday J-man
My dear Jonathan. Oh how I love you. Let me count the ways. .Nah…that would take too long. Let’s just say, you are a gift. From the moment you came into…
Best Lamb meatballs evah!
I promised to write down the lamb meatball recipe I made this week. These were so good friends. I think I get the flavor profile down from my favorite spicy…
#1 Secret to Marriage
Hey Hello Friends!! We made it to Friday!! Just imagine me doing a little happy dance in the kitchen as I type this! .Today I’m going to share the #1 secret to…
Courtney always brought people together
This was the scene in my kitchen six years ago. Jerry’s parents making apple cobbler, then snuggling and reading to their granddaughter. They knew it would be the last time…
Prayer is a powerful thing my friends
J and J. .Prayer has power y’all. A mother’s prayer for her son is to find someone to hold his heart and for him to hold hers. To seek the face…
Happy 28th Court!
This week brings with it August 18, what would have been Courtney’s 28th birthday. Birthdays can be hard for me thinking about the could have been a, but this year…
32 Years my friends!
32 Years! August 6, 1988…a day I will never forget. Oh my love wasn’t it just yesterday that we were beginning this grand adventure together? .I’m honored to walk with you…
August- All the big feels
August brings with it BIG feels. First there’s Jerry’s and my wedding anniversary, which also happens to be my parents. Then comes our sweet saint Courtney’s birthday and finally Jerry’s…
Marriage-not for the faint of heart
On Wednesday @youmeandnfp invited @grouchy_historian and I to have an open & honest conversation about the affects that contraception, sterilization & an addiction to porn have on a marriage as…
The Loop – Curated News Feed You Can Trust
Like a lot of people this election year, I am a voracious reader of the news from ALL perspectives…liberal, conservative, independent and everything in between. I choose to read as…
Seasons of Life
I remember the rush and pandemonium of Sunday morning when our children were younger. Making sure everyone was “pressed and dressed” as Jerry used to say, and out the door…
A Seat at the Table
The world feels very fragile right now. It’s unsettling to watch the news. The despair and hurt that I witness on a daily basis is hard to navigate. I was…
Breakfast Muffins Y’all!
Prep time: 15 mins – Cook Time: 30 mins – Total time: 45 mins Ingredients: 1 lb breakfast sausage (you can use a maple flavor sausage for an extra boost) 5 large eggs1 cup whole milk1/2…
Letting Go
My friend Mary Bielski once told me “Mary if you want a new life, you’re going to have to let go of the old one”. Boy was she right. Today…
Embrace it all
My direct messages have blown up the last few days since I shared about my struggle with having a body-positive attitude. Wowza did my internal dialogue strike a nerve with…
You are worthy!
This morning I woke up with old wounds reopened in my heart and an old narrative swirling in my head. “You are too fat to wear a sleeveless dress.” “You’re…
William Joseph Green, Jr.- 1939 – 2001
19 years since I have heard your laugh, the one that would take over a room. 19 years since I felt that squeeze of your hand in my shoulder before…
No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Jerry loves peanut butter. His favorite candy is a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. When he’s desperate he will take a scoop of peanut butter and then sprinkle it with chocolate…
H.O.P.E. – Hold On Pain Ends
Hope. It’s a four letter word. One that as Catholic Christians we bandy about without much thought for how hope is actually meant to change how we live our lives….
December 27-Five Years later
This is how I see it in my minds eye. My daughter Courtney, gazing upon Jesus, smile blazing, heart overflowing filled with such JOY and LOVE for him. So happy…
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from the Lenaburg’s!! May your day be filled with joy, laughter and your favorite people. Remember that no matter what, you are seen friend, for the awesome human…
Family…it’s complicated
Family. Although sometimes complicated, to be part of a family is a gift. . A gift, that if I’m being completely honest, I have not always been grateful for. ….
Happy 30th Jonathan!
My heart. My firstborn. My Jonathan. Today you are 30. How did we get here my sweet son? The time has passed so quickly, it takes my breath away. I…
A special day…
Today is special. I know, I know. It’s All Saints Day which is a pretty spectacular Solemnity, but it’s also the day Jerr and I had our monumental epiphany in…
WIW-cammo style
And she’s back! Sorry I bugged out last week with a WIW post but I remembered to take the photos today. The seasons are finally changing here in NoVa but…
Raised a mighty warrior
My best friend and I have walked together as sisters for 19 years now, praying for one another and for each other’s kids. Today starts a new adventure, one filled…
Heart to heart
Five years ago tonight, I sat in the front pew during Adoration, my daughter curled in my arms. It was the last time she was in church before her death…
Room and heart makeover
I didn’t expect it to be so hard. I just wanted to give Jonathan a little room update. He has slept in that bedroom since 2008, when Courtney’s physical needs…
Welcome back to WIW !
Welcome to the return of “What I Wore” or WIW Sunday edition. A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, I used to do WIW posts telling you…
Happy 27th Courtney!
August 18 – She would have been 27 today. To mark this year, I wanted something special, so I reached out to my friend @heatherschiederillustrates_ to commission a one of…
31 Years, y’all
August 6, 1988 – 31 years. That number amazes me. I’m in awe of what God can do y’all. He took two wounded people, who just wanted to be loved,…
Today was a good day!
Today was a gift straight from the merciful heart of Jesus. I had the tremendous privilege of speaking at the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. My Mom used…
Silva Sauce FTW!
This recipe for Italian Meat Sauce was given to me by my BFF Christine. This is her mother-in-law, Esther’s recipe. It happens to be Jerry and Jonathan’s favorite spaghetti sauce…
Shame does not define you.
As I was writing “Be Brave in the Scared” I had to rummage through some pretty dark closets in my heart memory, recalling times when I truly allowed shame to…
Perfect exists only on the Cross
What you see in this photo are two sinners striving for sainthood…failing daily and relying on God’s grace to make it through…33 years of date nights…almost 31 years of marriage…4…
What do you have?
This morning in Mass, my pastor Fr. Barkett, asked a question that I have been pondering all day. “What do you have?” His question was in response to today’s Gospel where the…
Sleepless Nights
2:12 a.m. – Some nights sleep evades me as my heart and mind battle over grief and staying present in this moment. I came up with a battle plan about…
Genius Conference 2019
One week ago I was standing on stage sharing my heart w/150 women in TX at the @geniusconference. I came into the weekend feeling nervous over my responsibilities and the…
Texas, here I come!
Next stop Austin, TX. Lessons learned so far today, I need to get better at packing for long trips. I had to pay a fine for a bag that was…
Mother’s Day
My beautiful Courtney, my daughter, my Warrior Princes, my sunshine…today doesn’t happen without you sweet girl. This book we wrote together is proof that miracles happen and that love always…
You can’t make this up
The last 24 hours have been surreal. I couldn’t make this stuff up if I tried, truly. Hold on friends…it’s one heck of a story. As you know I have…
The Flu ain’t no joke people
I have spent the last 48 hours sicker than I have been in a very long time. The Gastrointestinal Flu ain’t no joke people. The majority of that time I…
God and Coffee
I woke up three times last night. Three times, I prayed for you, for me, for my family, my friends, for the people of Paris, for restoration and healing in…
Miracle of Notre Dame Fire
The first miracle of the Notre Dame Fire…the people of Paris gather and sing praises to Our Lady with the verses of the “Ave Maria” rising above the sirens and…
Are You Ready?!
Are you ready? In 30 days my first book “Be Brave in the Scared” will be in your hands! Can you believe it? We are almost to the finish line…
It’s here!
My heart is very full tonight. I am so very grateful to these two knuckleheads for standing with me as I wrote my heart out. Today was very sweet. The…
Girls and their Fathers
A little girl and her father. He sings over her as she safely rests on him. This photo was taken when I was two. My father loved ALL kinds of…
Winter Retreat 2019
This weekend the Lord poured so much into my heart, it overflows with gratitude. This weekend God asked me to serve with an intensity and fervor that exhausted me. This…
Bacon and Cheese Quiche
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Let’s Do It!
WOW!! I don’t even know what to say. So humbled and honored to make the list. Let’s do this thing!!
My favorite shopping accessories
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Precutting your fruits and veggies to save time later
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How to keep all your glassware from getting foggy
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All my tips for preparing to shop on a budget
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How to shop for veggies at your local farmers market
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Tips for keeping your kitchen clean while preparing meals
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How to organize and store your dried goods
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The best chicken pot pie you’ll ever taste
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Some kitchen inspiration for your kitchen remodel or build
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Happy Birthday Jerry!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JERRY!!! I found this gem from our first Christmas together in 1986. You took me ice skating for the first time and all we did was laugh. ….
project encouragement: more love letters…
Hey Friends – I know it’s been a while since I have written on these pages. Life has been busy with finishing the edits for my book as well as…
Courtney’s Joy
The JOY on her face in photo #1 and the weight of her head on my chest in photo #2. How many hours we spent just being still, breathing in…
Courtney’s Prayer Stocking
Happy Advent my dear friends. Today begins four weeks of waiting in Hope for Love to arrive with the birth of Jesus. It’s a time to seek quiet, peaceful moments…
St. Nichols Day 2018
Family! Today was our annual St. Nicholas Day Gathering and it was a blast!! It’s one of my mother’s favorite days of the year. My Dad LOVED Christmas. He is missed…
Courtney’s Stocking
The first Christmas after Courtney’s death we didn’t know what to do with her stocking. It didn’t seem right to not hang it. So we did. As that first Advent…
Sacred Space
Today was spent steeped in memories and moving furniture. The @grouchy_historian And I have been working on de-cluttering our home for the last few months. We’ve been intentional and slow,…
Happy 29th Birthday Jonathan!
29!! Where did the time go!! Happy Birthday to my Jonathan Douglas, my first born. You took 36 hours to get here and changed our lives with your first breath….
Just Keep Walking
Doubt is based on fear. Fear is not of God. Look to the path in front of you and know the One who guides your steps is faithful and kind….
All Soul’s Day
All souls day…a day to reflect and remember those who have gone on before us…a day to remind ourselves that one day we too shall die, so we must live…
Jesus Take the Wheel
30 years ago I was a new bride and I thought I knew everything there was to know about being a wife. I knew how I wanted to keep my…
Encounter Grace ~ Rendezvous, Recognize and Reconnect: Remembering God’s Plan for Christian Sisterhood
Hey Friends, I wanted to take a moment to share an upcoming event that I will be speaking at. “Encounter Grace” is an event created by my friend Laura Roland…
#livetodaywell
Seasons change, both in nature and in our lives. When I was a young mother, I used to rush through each season, living at full-speed, trying to squeeze every precious…
Mary’s Book Basket – “Mr. Mehan’s Mildly Amusing Mythical Mammals”…
I love children’s books filled with beautiful artwork and well written stories that inspire and educate through good story telling. I am also a fan of fairytales and poetry that…
cover reveal….be brave in the scared
It still boggles my mind to see this cover. A real no kidding book, that I wrote. Like ALL the words! When I started this process back in January, I…
sometimes life is hard…
Life. Is. Hard. There I said it. Recently I have been working my way through a hard season and it has reminded me of my time spent with my Courtney….
for my courtney…
As I continue working on the edits for my book, my mind lands on specific moments of Courtney’s life that are seared into my heart. It’s hard not to “go…
tasty bites ~ spinach and artichoke chicken w/ brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes…
I made this dish last week and shared it on Instagram. Y’all went a little nutty with your permissive praise. Many asked for the recipe so your wish is my…
PureFlix – Date Night with Purpose…
Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash I am a huge movie fan. My favorite Friday night date with my husband is dinner and a movie. Wether it be one filled with…
#sackclothandashes
Last week the laity of the Catholic Church was dealt a blow that many, including myself, are still reeling from. Details of sexual abuse of minors by priests in Pennsylvania…
weary but not defeated…
Courtney and the family, joined by her Confirmation sponsor Christine S. – 2008 At Mass this morning I felt my weary heart was heavy with my personal grief as well…
happy birthday courtney…today would have been #26
Courtney Elizabeth-I remember the first time I held you, my heart bursting with joy. I had waited my whole life for my daughter. In those first hours, I whispered my…
the look of love….
Courtney and Jerry circa 2011 The way she looked at her Daddy…I imagine that look of love and devotion glorified in Heaven with the way she looks at Our Lord….
August 6, 2018 – 10,950 days…
30 years…10,950 days…15,768,000 minutes… is but a blink of an eye in God’s eternal economy. Today Jerry and I celebrate thirty years of marriage. I look back on the road…
mirror…mirror…
“Mirror, Mirror on the wall…who’s the fairest of them all.” + “Not me” said I hanging my head in shame. “It’s never going to be me.” + I sigh as…
day dreamer…
I spend a lot of time inside my head as daydreamers do. 💛 Some days it’s a bright and happy place filled with joy and great expectation for the things…
Tasty Bites – Frozen Margarita Bars…
Welcome to a new feature on the blog. Every Thursday I will be sharing the recipe for a Tasty Bite. When I first started blogging almost eleven years ago now,…
good enough is good enough by colleen duggan…
Sometimes my blogging world and my real life collide bringing me a gift and today is one of those days. My friend Colleen Duggan has a new book out from…
just keep running…
Life is a marathon, NOT a sprint. This is something I have to remind myself of every darn day. This photo was taken at a CYO track meet when I…
you are more than your deepest shame…
“The devil may use the hurts of life, and sometimes our own mistakes – to make you feel it is impossible that Jesus loves you, is really cleaving to you….
a father’s love…
When I looked at my phone this morning, I was met with this image above. Six years ago today, this was my reality. It took me a moment to…
I miss these hands. I miss the snuggles on the couch with her head on my shoulder, smiling as she hummed. I miss the joy she brought to our home…
fight for one another…
This man who has walked with me for 32 years now (30 of them as my beloved husband). He surprised me this morning, during our marriage prep talk on families…
above all scripture study for lent
Can you believe that Lent is only one month away? I just took down my Christmas tree a week ago and now I find myself contemplating Lent and Easter. This…
thankful for her life…
Grief. It’s a fickle beast who shows up when least expected catching us completely off guard. Today was just such a day. Jerry and I have been arguing for three…
7 Quick Takes and a contest…
Hi Guys, It has been a century or more since I have done Quick Takes but since I’m doing a little giveaway this week, I thought I’d jump in. #1…
Be Brave in the Scared
“Be Brave in the Scared” has become my motto in the last decade or so. If you have ever heard me speak or listened to one of my workshops than…
oh summer…where went thou?
Hello September. Where oh where did the summer go? I can’t believe I haven’t been here in this space since June. Yikes. So sorry my peeps. Life has been busy…
Consider the Lilies
Hey there sweet readers. I hope you’re ready for something different on this Monday. I’ve asked my friend, and social media/blogging guru, Cristina Trinidad to share her impression of a…
when mother’s day hurts…
If you follow me on instagram, you know that yesterday afternoon was a rough one for me. Grief is a fickle lady and when she decides to push her…
What I Wore: I’m So Blue
Any long time reader of this blog knows that I have a deep love of the color blue. A long and abiding love my friends. If you were to look…
{SQT} weeknight entertaining success
Jerry and I have employed many different strategies when it comes to entertaining over the years, depending on what season of life we were in. I love to entertain. Lately,…
Zuver Goods Co. Finger Rosary Ring
My sweet Blessed is She sister, Jenna, of the blog Call Her Happy, is a very crafty woman. She is also a wonderful encourager and an inspiration to me. Her book…
What I Wore, Spring Edition!
What I wore…it’s spring! Hello sweet readers…it’s time for another installment of what I wore. Today’s outfits are inspired by the beautiful Spring weather we have been having her in…
some friday fun with {sqt}…
Hey Y’all. Happy Easter Friday!! It’s still the easter Octave so today we get to eat ALL the meat!! Woohoo!! OK…moving on… I decided to join in a little {SQT}…
Happy Easter, He is Risen!
Happy Easter my friends! How was your weekend? How did your Easter celebrations go? Thing here at Chez Lenaburg were quieter than in past years. My guy is happy with…
Meatless Meals: Shrimp and Veggie Lo Mein
One of my Lenten sacrifices this year was to give up meat Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I know, Friday’s the Church asks me to abstain so adding two more days…
Book Review: Fire of Love
I remember well the day the call went out over social media to pray for a little boy named Fulton who had been badly burned in a homesteading accident. I…
Meatless Meals: Crockpot Quinoa and Sweet Potato Stew with Black Beans
Lent has arrived my friends. I pray your week is going well and you are holding strong to your Lenten sacrifices. I stumbled right out of the gate Ash Wednesday…
What I Wore: Black Makes You Slimmer Edition
It has been way too long since I posted anything fashion related, so I decided that today would be the day to break back into my “what I wore” posts….
advent – week one – hope…
How can it be Advent already? It’s only four weeks until Christmas. FOUR weeks!! Insanity I say!! The older I get, the faster time goes. I’ll never forget one spring…
feasting together…
I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. I know we did. It was filled with good food, great conversation and so much laughter. I am grateful that three of…
thankful heart…
In a few weeks we will be celebrating the second anniversary of our Courtney’s death. Two years. How is that even possible? Time seems to spill through my fingers like…
all holy men and women…pray for us…
Yesterday was the Feast of All Saints, a Solemnity (a high holy day) in the Catholic Church. It’s a day set aside to honor the Communion of Saints, those holy…
getting my sea legs back…
In the first year after Courtney died, I didn’t spend much time in the kitchen on a regular basis. We lived off of the contents of the deep freezer and…
the bend in the road…
This morning dawned grey and cloudy with a strong fall breeze kicking up the leaves the tree have given over to the change of seasons. I opened my laptop and…
“i will love”…
I saw this quote recently on a friends Facebook timeline and it just spoke to me… “Many are called to do great things, but few do great things. Why? Because…
our litany of saints…
Gina Fensterer is a busy mother of 6 kids, a pretty amazing graphic artist and a fabulous human. I have followed her instagram for the past few years and am…
a sunday in october…
I love fall. It’s my favorite season of the year followed closely by winter. I am a cold weather lover, a sweater and leggings girl with a side of hot…
creating space…
OUTTAKE #529 – CAPTION THIS IN THE COMMENTS… Hello Dear Friends, Thank you for your patience as I have begun walking this new path. I know I have not been…
hey,hey it’s friday…{SQT}…
It has been forever since I have participated in {SQT} with the fabulously awesome Kelly @This Ain’t Lyceum. Let’s see what’s happening at Chez Lenaburg shall we… 1. Tomorrow I get…
life.is.short ~ make.it.count.
Life. It’s a grand adventure. Sometimes you are in a valley and can not see the light. Sometimes you reach the summit of the mountain and survey all the awesome…
pushed to the edge…
One of the biggest life lessons I have learned is that when God pushes the limits of my comfort zone He is getting ready to talk me into leaping off…
in the kitchen ~ mom’s cold tuna salad…
I have eaten this salad as long as I can remember. Growing up in a family of ten, my Mom was always looking for ways to feed a crowd on…
my sunday best ~ vol. 13, 14 and 15…
It’s been a few weeks since I have chimed in for a fashion post. The weather is hot and very humid these days in NoVirginia. It must be August. For…
28 years…
Greetings Blog Readers! Saturday my lamby-pie and I celebrate 28 years of married bliss. Ok, maybe not ALL 28 were bliss. There were some days of “Holy crap what did…
freedom…it’s what God wants for ALL of us…
Freedom. Freedom from shame. Freedom from guilt. Freedom from past mistakes and sin. Sounds awesome doesn’t it? You know it’s possible, right? You know that God loves you more than…
when the world goes crazy…fight back…
Is it just me, or has the world gone batshit crazy overnight. Pardon my language y’all but seriously the news these days is just cray cray insane. I don’t even…
monday – a love letter…
oh monday, how do I love thee, let me count the ways… caffeine strong and bountiful over ice is preferred in the heat and the haze the heat and humidity…
my sunday best ~ vol. 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12…
In my quest to return to regular blogging I have a massive My Sunday Best post joining in the fun with Rosie over @ablogformymom There are bold colors, patterns and lots…
cape cod ~ how do I love thee…
Recently Jerry and I had the privilege and honor to attend the wedding of one of my best friends children. When I first received the invite, I was somewhat disappointed…
no, i have not abandoned you…
Hyannis Port, MA – 2016 Hello Dear Friends, No, I have not abandoned you. I am sure you have wondered where I have been or what I have been doing….
my sunday best – vol 7…bold…
Summer has unleashed her hot and humid weather here in NoVa. As y’all know I am a fall/winter girl. I love the crisp cold air. Hot and humid is not…
day 23 ~ to be seen…
You can begin here… When I was in high school, I struggled to find my own identity. My brothers were athletes, and very good ones. I hated to sweat. I…
my sunday best ~ vol. 4, 5 and 6…
I have been remiss in my wardrobe postings. When life get’s busy, I have trouble keeping everything going. So today let’s play a little catch up shall we? #1 –…
june?? seriously?? for real??
I know, I know, I am only on Day 21 of the Love Letters from One Mother to Another. I promise you, I will finish publishing them over the next…
day 22 ~ the remembering…
You can begin here… There are moments when grief is brought to the for front of your heart and smacks you about the head and shoulder daring you to ignore…
day 21 ~ the cross…
You can start here… Our hearts were never meant to break. That wasn’t God’s plan in the beginning. We were meant to live in full communion with the Father for…
day 20 ~ rebuilding
You can begin here… If you had asked me as a teenager what my life would be like in thirty years, I can guarantee you what the reality is…
day 19 ~ storms…
You can begin here… Raising a child with special needs is no easy task. I found myself alone with Courtney most of the time. It was isolating to say the…
day 18 ~ acceptence…
You can start here… Life is fragile. Breathing is something we take for granted. Breathing is something that our Courtney would stop doing when she had a seizure. To watch…
day 17 ~ sophie’s choice…
You can start here… When Jerry left the Navy we settled in Northern Virgina. We found a church we loved and settled into to stay. The parish welcomed us with…
day 16 – help me to see…
You can start here… When Courtney was three we moved once again. This time we headed south and Jerry served aboard the USS Enterprise for the next three years. Virginia…
my sunday best ~ vol 3 ~ a baptism
It was an extremely busy weekend here in Lenaburg world. On Saturday my baby brother Andrew and his beautiful wife Nancy baptized their daughter Sadie Caroline. It was an incredible…
day 15 ~ healing hearts…
You can start here… As time went on, we found a rhythm in our daily life. Jerry and I re-committed ourselves to our marriage and found a better balance of…
blessed is she ~ the hardest deepest love…
I wrote today’s Blessed is She devotion all about sacrificial love. “This is my commandment, love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, than…
day fourteen ~ just breathe…
You can start here… Once our daughter began having seizures, life was never the same. I had a three year old that never stopped moving and an infant that…
day thirteen ~ stretch marks…
You can begin here… Jerry was deployed for most of my pregnancy with Courtney but he made it home in time for her birth. It was a quick one,…
day twelve ~ simon jude…
You can begin here… When our son was two we started trying for another child. By then I was sleeping through the night and so was Jonathan. He was still…
day eleven ~ strong-willed…
You can begin here… When Jonathan was six months old my husband left for a six month deployment. Overnight I was a single mother and it was an eye opening…
day ten ~ expectations…
You can begin here… When Jerry and I had been married for about six months, I became pregnant with our son Jonathan. I was 22 years old and my dream…
my sunday best ~ vol. 2 ~ first communion weekend…
This was one busy weekend. There were First Communions busting out ALL over. Young ladies dressed in white, wearing veils or flower crowns. Young men snazzily dressed in their finest…
day nine ~ time and patience…
You can begin here… Have you ever felt like a failure? I mean the kind of failure where you just don’t think you can show your face in public…
day eight ~ motherhood…
You can begin here… Motherhood. It’s not what I expected it to be. Not even close. It’s been better and worse, depending on the day really. My journey to motherhood…
day seven ~ godmother…
You can start here… Today I had the privilege to witness my niece and goddaughter Maya receive her First Communion. Tomorrow I get to witness another Goddaughter, Lilly receive…
day six ~ little bride…
You can begin here friends… Saturday, May 23, 1973. The weather was perfect. A beautiful spring day and I was beyond excited about what would be happening. It’s the day…
day five ~ to reconcile…
You can start here friends… Today I want to dig a little deeper into the whole idea of reconciliation. This is a topic Pope Francis has talked about a lot…
day four ~ it’s in the name…
You can begin her friends… We are in the midst of First Communion Season at my parish and it brings back very sweet and not so sweet memories of my…
day three ~ the tug of war in my heart…
You can begin here friends… I remember well wanting to be good and do good. I wanted my Mom and Dad to tell me how much they loved me and…
day two ~ a flower crown…
You can begin here friends… My very first memory of the Blessed Mother is from the first grade. I went to a Catholic school with Bernadine Nuns. My teacher, Sr….
my sunday best ~ vol.1…
My sweet friend Rosie Hill over at A Blog for My Mom has started a new link-up on Sundays following in the What I Wore Sunday tradition. It’s called My…
31 days with our lady: love from one mother to another…
Today is the first day of May and I have decided to devote this month on the blog to Our Lady. I am named for Our Lady and for her…
what i wore…spring finally arrives…
If my itchy teary eyes and stuffy nose are any indication, Spring has finally sprung here in Northern Virginia. Seasonal allergies are just a party aren’t they? I am doing…
a little look back at Easter…before it’s all over…{p,h,f,r}
In the Catholic Church Easter Season lasts 50 days. We are currently in the sixth week of Easter and quickly approaching Ascension Sunday. Since this is my first Easter as…
ma significant otter goes shopping…
Greetings Blog Fans and Significant Otters, Yes, it is me again…the liturgy minion and significant otter to my lamby-pie, with some new advice for all those otters out there…married and…
john (courtney) and peter (mary) – who saw the truth first?
Recently, I had the privilege of attending a local meet up of Blessed is She gals who are going through our very first Bible Study together, On the Way to…
catching up with what i wore…
You gotta love this quote from Audrey Hepburn, one of my favorite style icons. Such a beautiful truth my friends. I am now on Day Six of this fabulous flu…
ma significant otter discusses “the change”…it’s not about the weather y’all…
So, my friends, it has been a long time since I have guest posted. So many things going on around Chez Lenaburg, including my first Easter as the liturgy minion–totting,…
Seven Quick Takes: The Mary Lenaburg Edition
As you may recall (from yesterday’s post), we heard from a crazy lady from Oregon named Heather. Well, I’m sorry to break it to you, but … I’m baaaaack!! My sincere salutations…
holy week…through my eyes…
Thank y’all for the love shown these past few days. I am always so blown away when you reach out and send prayers and practical support. We will get it…
a week away…
Hey Y’all – heading off ALL social media for the seven days to take care of extended family. Send up some prayers for safe travel and calm. I look forward…
day to day reality…
alarm goes of at 5:45 jerry hits the snooze button alarm goes off at 6 am jerry groans and gets up mary groans and gets up mary and jerry shower,…
know you are loved…no flowers required…
“love me when i least deserve it because it is when i most need it” swedish proverb Valentine’s Day is not one of my top ten holidays. I feel like…
being grateful never gets old…
Life is never perfect. It’s not supposed to be this side of heaven. I have faced many tragedies in my life with my fathers death and my daughters death. I…
charity auction to benefit mary’s mantle…
“Caring for each precious life, hope is restored and untold possibilities unfold” Get ready to celebrate Fat Tuesday Zelie-style!! @zelieandco is hosting their first charity auction on Instagram this Tuesday,…
life is full…sometimes bursting…
Hello Friends, I know it’s been a week since I have been here. So very sorry. Sometimes real life get very, very busy and I run out of hours in…
wednesday musings…a tired spirit…
tonight i am tired … just so tired … i love the snow but seriously … 30 inches … all at once … just a little too much … it’s…
lent…time to restore…
https://gumroad.com/l/nWGqh As we continue to dig ourselves out of lovely Boris the Blizzard, my mind is filled with thoughts of the upcoming liturgical season of Lent. Yes. My job as…
digging out…
Hello from the frozen tundra known as Northern Virginia. Thirty inches of snow on the ground, a travel ban in place, the power still on (thank you Jesus) and plenty…
jonas? no boris i think…
Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it’s off to shovel we go. Or maybe not. At least not until the snow stops coming down which could be a day away. Welcome to…
hangry? eat more…then you might smile…
Oh what a day. Apparently a blizzard is on the way in the next 36 hours and people around here have gone absolutely cray cray. I made the determination that…
pretty, happy, funny, flowers…2016…vol.1…
In an effort to get back into a blogging routine, it’s time to jump back onto the {p,h,f,r} bandwagon. It has been waaaaayyyy to long. Let’s get this party started…
one time i went to a fancy schmancy party…
Even though last week there were a few moments of stress (LOL) Jerry and I did get to go to a fancy schmancy party that required a bow-tie for my…
instead of eating my stress, i decluttered. now what?
I can’t believe it’s been two weeks since I have written anything in this space. So sorry my friends. Life has been busy and full of opportunities for crisis management,…
what i wore ~ a little of this and that…
It’s been quite awhile since I have done a what i wore post. Long overdue don’t you think? So let’s talk a little fashion shall we? The weather here in…
stretch…advance…quantifiable…
Words. They have power. They can encourage. They can injure. They can inspire. They can destroy. The other morning, as my guys and I were sipping lovely cups of piping…
love is the evidence…
Love is the evidence of a life devoted to God. The more you love, the more you live. I have always known it but this year I embraced it in…
“mama it’s so much better here”…
It has been a very busy Advent season her in the Lenaburg household and I will admit that the idea of facing Christmas and all the emotions that I knew…
courtney’s tree…
Hello Friends, I wanted to jump in for a minute and share a little photo of Courtney’s tree. A few weeks ago I climbed up into the attic and got…
i wait…
Courtney Elizabeth LenaburgAugust 18, 1992 – December 27, 2014 Advent – a waiting for. – the arrival of a notable person or event. – “to come to…” A year ago…
what i wore ~ liturgical dressing…purple
Sparkly shoes to greet the New Year! Happy New Year to all my Catholic peeps!! Today is the First Sunday in Advent and that means on the Church calendar it’s…
still a team…
It has been a year since our last family photo was taken on Thanksgiving Day, 2014. It has been a year since I sat with my sweet girl curled into…
miss me? I miss you…
Hi!! I hope this little post finds y’all well. I have missed being here in this space. I really have. You guys are like family and it has been too…
26!
In four hours this handsome son of mine turns 26! Where oh where did the time go? I remember that cold November night in Brunswick, Maine. It was the first…
what to do when a friend is going through a hard time…
Friendship is a sacred thing to me. I have been blessed to be surrounded by some pretty awesome girlfriends in my lifetime. It amazes me at God’s generosity in this…
new is nothing to fear…
Everywhere I look these days, the terrain is new and unfamiliar. New job, new beginnings, new lessons, even a new way of looking at the world. Courtney has been in…
what i wore ~ working girl…
It has been quite the week. I said goodbye to my two little four year old companions and entered the land of full-time working girl. Phew. I did it. I…
31 days to whole ~ days 29, 30 and 31 ~ forward is the only way to go…
We have come to the end of my little 31 Days to Whole food and writing experiment. I will say that it was easier than I though it would be…
31 days to whole ~ what i wore ~ pattern mixing…
Happy Sunday Y’all. First I just wanted to say thank you for all the love and support for me and my family as we begin a new adventure. Jerry and…
31 days to whole ~ days 27 and 28 ~ 10 months, eight years and a new challenge…
Me and my girl in October of 2013 The last 48 hours have been a whirlwind of life. So many things to share…so many changes coming. First off, I am…
31 days to whole ~ day 26 ~ preparation is half the battle…
Well we are into the home stretch my friends. One more week. Actually that’s not really true is it. It’s more like one day at a time in this new…
31 days to whole ~ day 24 and 25 ~ stuff still happens…
I am typing this in the wee hours of Monday morning. Another night of menopausal insomnia has struck again. I know this is just a season and with the changes…
31 days to whole ~ what i wore ~ be brave and tuck it in…
This will be a little bit longer post than usual since I did not post last Sunday. So hang on to your hangers people, here we go. Today I was…
31 days to whole ~ days 21, 22 and 23 ~ when you keep making the same mistakes over and over…
These last three days have been very busy. Lot’s of ins and outs, errand running, speaking engagements, homemaking and even a girls luncheon. I apologize for not coming back into…
31 days to whole ~ days 18, 19 and 20 ~ anxiety 101…
Hey Friends, It is crazy town around here. Sunday was crazeballs between Mass and CCD and all the preparations for the week ahead. Then yesterday I had my two four…
31 days to whole ~ days 15, 16 and 17 ~ the tug of time…
sorry about the reflections. I took an i-Phone photo of my senior portrait hanging on the wall. The past two days have been challenging ones. My mood has been all…
ways to help the family and honor the memory of someone who has died…
I am going to take little detour from our 31 Days to Whole journey with this post. It’s something I have been thinking and praying about for some time. My…
31 days to whole ~ day 14 ~ no sabotage…
Last night was a difficult one. Grief comes and goes on it’s own schedule, not mine. As I have progressed through this Whole 30is program, I have kept careful watch…
31 days to whole ~ day 13 ~ tears and heartbreak…
The joy of her smile. The gift of her life. The peace of her death. I am so grateful for these tonight. When your heart is shattered into a million…
31 days to whole ~ day 12 ~ looking back and understanding…
Day 13 of our little adventure lands on a Monday. A lovely fall Monday that requires lots of coffee for me and a lovely walk to clear my head and…
31 days to whole ~ day 10 – 11 ~ what i wore ~ there is only one you!
It’s been a busy weekend which is good because I need a distraction from my withdrawal form all things bread. There were two birthday’s for two very special people in…
31 days to whole ~ day 9 ~ when mary crashes hard…
I knew the day would come during this little adventure, when that “hard crash” would happen. I mean, stop eating sugar and my body is not going to be happy…
31 days to whole ~ day 8 ~ what does “whole” mean?
Whole. What does that really mean? wholeadjective1 the whole report: entire, complete, full, unabridged, uncut. 2 they unearthed a whole humanoid skull: intact, in one piece, unbroken;undamaged, unmarked, perfect. Hmmmm… Given that definition, can any of us really be “whole” this side of heaven? I know I am not unbroken or…
31 days to whole ~ a vlog for days 6 and 7…
I know I did not post yeasterday. I took a day to unplug and I am so glad I did. I needed that margin to move through some grief. It…
31 days to whole ~ cousin katie’s turkey and sweet potato chili…
Happy Monday Y’all!! How did your weekend go? Things here were slow and steady. Lots of housework, meal planning and writing. Yesterday we had our full day at the church…
31 days to whole ~ day four ~ what I wore ~ making peace with your body type…
The weather has changed in the last 48 hours and we are full on in Fall y’all. The air is crisp and a breeze is ruffling the leaves on the…
31 days to whole ~ day three…I actually feel hungry…
Start here…at the beginning… Last night I actually felt hunger pains. Like actual pains in my tummy. I cannot tell you the last time I was actually physically hungry. I…
31 days to whole ~ day two ~ setting goals and sticking to them…
You can find the intro post to my 31 days to whole series here. It’s a great place to start. Day Two ~ Setting goals and sticking to them. Planning….
31 days to whole ~ day one ~ ((scream))
Here is my intro post on 31 Days to Whole. Well here we go my friends. 31 Days to Whole has begun. I have prepared as best I could. The…
31 days to whole ~ authentic living…even when it’s not perfect…
Day One ~ ((scream)) Day Two ~ Setting goals and sticking to them Day Three ~ where I actually feel hungry Day Four ~ what i wore ~ making peace…
what i wore ~ transitioning to fall…
As fall rolls in, my wardrobe plan begins to change. It’s cool in the morning and hot by 3 p.m. So out come the sweaters and jackets. I had an…
48…
48…where did the time go? This past year has not been an easy one by any means but oh. how the blessings have poured out. I am incredibly blessed to…
papa francis and mary…missionaries…
“Jesus did not provide a short list of who is or who is not worthy of receiving His message, His prescience. Instead, He always embraced life as He saw it….
miracles and motherhood ~ part two…kleenexes required…
Hello My Friends, It’s Tuesday which means a new Fountains of Carrots podcast. Yay!! This week is part two of Miracles and Motherhood. You can hear part one of Miracles…
#blessedbrunchfx
This past Saturday I had the privilege and joy of hosting twenty-five spectacular Catholic women for my first Blessed is She brunch. God granted me a beautiful morning so that…
what i wore ~ flat hair, ballet flats and zig zags…
Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to CCD, Mass and Youth Ministry we go… Yep, that’s my Sunday for you in a nut shell. It’s packed and busy and not…
a brunch, a lesson in provision, the last day and a thank you…
This post is going to cover some serious ground, so hop on the crazy train and strap in. Here we go… I am deep in preparation for the Blessed is…
miracles and motherhood ~ pt. 1…
Today I have the distinct pleasure of speaking with Haley and Christy on this weeks Fountains of Carrots podcast. It’s part one of two because I can never tell a…
love is stronger than death…
In the last few weeks I have received many emails and texts, begging for prayers for loved ones and friends who are fighting to live, adults and children alike. Some…
what i wore…geometric prints…
Happy Sunday Y’all! Guess what? ALL the windows in the house are open and there is a breeze. You know what that means?? It’s ALMOST Fall Y’all!! This is my…
chh chhh changes….
It has been a cloudy rainy Saturday here in NoVa. I had an appointment early this morning and upon returning home, I decided it was time to make a few…
time does not heal all wounds…
Courtney and me…September 2014 “Time heals all wounds.” If I had a dime for every time someone has said that to me in the last eight and a half months,…
how you can help someone who is grieving…
Courtney Elizabeth LenaburgAugust 18, 1992 – December 27, 2014 I’m over at our Diocesan blog today…“How to Accompany a Grieving Family”…please feel free to share on all social media platforms…
what i wore…blue…
Hey Friends, Thanks so much for all your love, encouragement and good wishes in regards to Jerry’s new job and the new opportunities it opens up for us. Y’all have…
patience grasshopper…good things are coming…
Good Morning Y’all, It’s Friday and things here at Chez Lenaburg are looking up. Thanks so much for ALL the advice on how to beat the blahdy, blah, blahs. Sunshine,…
blahdy…blah…blah…
Have you ever had one of those days where you wake up to a “to do” list a mile long, deadlines are looming, the car is in the shop, the…
walking through the milestones…
October 2014…Mama and Courtney One year ago, Jerry and I were walking our Courtney out of Georgetown University Hospital for the last time. Her seizures could no longer be controlled…
everyone has a story to tell…conversation with women…
My friend Emily is an inspiring woman. Listening to the prompting of the Holy Spirit she started a website called “Conversation with Women” in order to facilitate the sharing of…
OOOOklahoma where the poop comes sweeping down the plains…
Hi All! My apologies for the small blog break. It was unintentional. I was a bit overwhelmed by all the feels that accompanied marking Courtney’s birthday, our first since she…
a radio show and a name carved in stone…
Have you heard about our little project to take back the joy of Courtney’s birthday? PLEASE JOIN IN!! Project Blessing has begun. You can read all the details here. Pass it…
book giveaway and a live radio show…today!!
Have you heard about our little project to take back the joy of Courtney’s birthday? PLEASE JOIN IN!! Project Blessing has begun. You can read all the details here. Pass it…
how I kicked satan in the nuts…and lived to tell the tale…
Have you heard about our little project to take back the joy of Courtney’s birthday? PLEASE JOIN IN!! Project Blessing has begun. You can read all the details here. Pass it…
tasty tuesday ~ mary’s new england clam chowder…
Have you heard about our little project to take back the joy of Courtney’s birthday? PLEASE JOIN IN!! Project Blessing has begun. You can read all the details here. Pass it…
summer of psalms project…psalm 107:23-26
Have you heard about our little project to take back the joy of Courtney’s birthday? PLEASE JOIN IN!! Project Blessing has begun. You can read all the details here. Pass it…
what i wore…au natural…
Have you heard about our little project to take back the joy of Courtney’s birthday? PLEASE JOIN IN!! Project Blessing has begun. You can read all the details here. Pass it…
it’s jonathan’s turn…
Have you heard about our little project to take back the joy of Courtney’s birthday? PLEASE JOIN IN!! Project Blessing has begun. You can read all the details here. Pass it…
27 years and our love grows stronger by the day…
Have you heard about our little project to take back the joy of Courtney’s birthday? PLEASE JOIN IN!! Project Blessing has begun. You can read all the details here. Pass it…
reader questions…the final odyssey…
Have you heard about our little project to take back the joy of Courtney’s birthday? Project Blessing has begun. You can read all the details here. Pass it on and…