7 Quick Takes

Thanks to our wonderful hostess Jen at Conversion Diary!


1 - You are loved.


2 - In case any of you guys missed Hafsa's conversion story to Catholicism from Islam I'm including the link right here. I am honored that she guest posted and shared her interesting story with us. There were a lot of profound comments she made but this was my favorite:

3 - Because we try to do meatless Fridays year long, I like to go meatless on Wednesdays during Advent and Lent. This year I'm excited to be incorporating the recipes from Catholic Relief Services' Rice Bowl into our meal plan. The recipes are from countries that benefit from the CRS aid and they are a great way to reiterate to myself and my kids that the money we are giving is going to help real families.


4 - And back to the shallow, though nerdy:
Isn't this scarf fantastic?! A map! Of Middle Earth! I love it!

It's by an Etsy shop called Nerd Alert Creations.


5 - Recently one of my very best friends was home visiting. She's a Sister of Life and so we don't get to see her as much as we'd like. My family was invited to dinner at her house (they're Lebanese - oh the grape leaves! the kibbeh! the cauliflower stew with the name I couldn't pronounce! oh the carrot cake! What? They're American too.) Anyways... Travis and I told the kids we were going to their home for supper and Ben said, "Can I take my shoes off there?" It's the little things that matter in life.


6 - Our house is for sale again. Anyone wanna buy a house that a miracle baby was born in?
To make it look even better than before we did a few little spruce ups around the house. We also tried to make it scream LENT a little less.

I bought a new lamp and clock for the dining room.

I like it.

I also thought it was finally time to repaint this hand-me-down end table. I wanted something bright and bold since most of the living room is shades of tan and brown. On an impulse I picked purple.

I'm not sure if I like it. L asked if I would repaint it after Lent, which made me laugh. I think I might though. I think I'm going to try teal next. But so much for making the house not too Lent-y.


7 - Resa mustache you a question:

Did you hear about the really cool thing happening at our house and in Rome right now?
If you didn't here's a whole list of interviews, news coverage, and blog posts that can update you.
Thank you to everyone for joining us in celebrating! Please continue to pray for the cause and let us all keep our focus on God. He healed my son and the only reason the Church lifts up saints for us is so we can know, love, and serve God better.