02/28/2010 Today, Dominic turns 16, and I couldn't be more proud of the young man he has become. He truly amazes me with how much he has grown since I've known him. He was just about to turn 10 when his first mom passed away. Can you imagine how it felt for him? His mom was everything to him and then she was gone and before too long, he had to make room in his life for me. How could this other woman love him like his mom did? Well certainly, I never replaced her. I will never be his first mom. But I believe that God carved this family in the palm of His hand. Dominic did make room in his heart for me. He is one of the joys of my life, my son. I can't imagine life without his shining sense of humor and his incredible compassion. Not a day goes by that Dominic doesn't find a way to make me laugh or make my eyes well up with the warmth of knowing that the world is a kinder place with him in it. He is simply amazing. Dominic, I don't know exactly what God has in store for you in this life. But I know that He will always walk with you. And as long as I am here in this world, I will always be overjoyed to call you my son. Happy birthday, Son. May your heart always remain gentle and kind. I love you.
02/27/2010 We just spent an entire hour in prayer and you want us to REFLECT on it? What do you think prayer is? I love youth ministry. This is our son, Dominic and his friend, Michelle after Adoration when they were supposed to be reflecting on what they just did.
02/26/2010 Homeless in America This is not the happiest image I have ever posted. Nor is it the sharpest in focus, or at least visual focus. But this woman grabbed my heart as I sat in traffic near I35 this afternoon. I took this shot just as traffic was starting to move again. Please say a prayer for her tonight. Somehow, I think God will know exactly who you are talking about.