I’ve never been a big fan of Valentines Day. Today was no different. Had it not been for the fact that I work in schools, I would have completely forgotten today was a holiday. However, today is about love and not necessarily the “in love” kind of love. It’s about kindness and showing others you…
Tag: Beauty
Reminiscing
One year. Three hundred and sixty-five days. So much can happen in that time frame. You see, one year ago tomorrow I had my very first day at my internship for my master’s program. I had been in DC for just ten days and basically did not know anyone. Fast forward a year and so…
It’s Simple
Every year I look forward to YoungLives camp and every year it exceeds my expectations. It is one week of the year that love shines through no matter what happens. It is the one time that the expectations are simple: to love. Showing love is not always simple. It is difficult to show love when…
Journey
The saying, “when one door closes, another opens” seems to be the most commonly used phrase when it comes to decision making or trying to explain why something went wrong. Sometimes a door closes and another one does not open again for a long, long time. Sometimes a door closes and another one simply never…
Sunrise, Sunset, and Snow
Sunrise, Sunset, and Snow. A few of the things that God makes His presence most known to me through. Beauty radiates through the rays of the sun and brightness of the snow. How can you not feel happy after taking a deep breath of fresh snow filled air? The sunrise never looks the same as…
It’s a Funny Story Part 3: What’s Next?
Almost exactly one year ago all of my well thought out plans went out the window. Just the other day a friend asked me about my plans before I knew I was coming to Catholic. I told her the story and she responded with, “Your life would be so different.” It is crazy to think…
A Storm You Can Weather 