Devotions
Why Are the Sheep ALWAYS Hungry?
I had finally settled down the kids long enough to sneak away to get ready for bed. Their teeth were brushed. They had PJs on. And they were snuggled on...
I Want To Be EXTRA for the Holy Spirit
As I paced my tiny office, an internal argument was raging. It’s none of my business. She already said everything is fine. She does not need my help. She said...
The Light of My Life
It’s a simple thing. But one of my life’s greatest pleasures is opening my curtains to let the light in. During a quiet morning, waking after a night of nursing...
Same Old, Same Old
It was a similar argument. That mind-numbing repetition resulting in my eyes rolling and a huff of frustration. How many times have I waited for him to put his phone...
Stop and Listen
I hear God’s voice in the voices of my patients, thinking about Hebrews 3:7 today. One afternoon, a teenager came to the clinic with his mother for an emergency visit....
Alexa, Let It Be Done
For a couple of years, I was reluctant to add smart devices to my home. I scoffed thinking, Why do I need an Alexa to turn off my light when...
He Sees and Knows Me
Hands folded on the kitchen table, I sat bleary eyed staring at the scratches on its wooden surface. I was coming down from one of those gut-wrenching sobs with my...
Getting Off My High Horse
“Ugh, why does this keep happening?” I sighed exasperated to myself as I wrote another referral for a child to have all his dental treatment under general anesthesia. This child...
A Patient Guide
A little over a year ago, it was an evening like any other. Our kids were fed and we were winding down our evening with playtime, books, and baths. I...
Completely Radiant
We were in the bathroom in front of the floor-length mirror, putting the finishing touches on my sister's wedding hair and make-up, fastening the last few buttons of the dress,...
Seeds on the Ground, Spaghetti on the Floor
Mealtimes at our home are—how shall I put it—challenging. With three young children, our mealtimes are spent bargaining, cutting everything into choke-resistant pieces, keeping the food separated on the plate,...
Suddenly, I Can Hear
Earlier this year, I was feeling an intense sense of spiritual desolation. As of January 1st, I had set out to read more Scripture, pray my Rosary every day, and...
