Collect ye, strings of gilded harp, the ears

of all around and hold them here a while,

to share amongst ourselves St. Patrick’s tears

o’er state of his beloved Emerald Isle.

Though splendid once, yet conquered by the sword,

by English foeman’s chains she was brought down,

Been following Jesus for a long time, but it’s my first time entering into Lent! Please pray for me and my family.

Its still months away from being released, but my next book is available for pre-order now so I'm excited to share about this picture book about a brilliant, holy, woman - Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross).

I already liked her before I started researching and writing about her (she's my Edie's patron saint) but now I admire …

“It takes a special person to be a special needs parent”

I’ve heard that so many times I’ve stopped rolling my eyes at it.

If only they knew what they were missing.

Is it hard? Yes! I’ve cried, and screamed. I’ve stayed up late reading research, learning a whole new language (medical), and I’ve battled uncaring “professionals” who see you…

Hey friends… I’m Catholic now 💗

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I am so so beyond excited to have joined the Church today and to have recieved the Eucharist for the very first time! I will be giving a much more detailed account of all that has happened and transpired in the last few months so soon! For now, thank you for every prayer, intention, and kind word of enc…