by Leslie Sholly | Nov 26, 2018 | Babies, book review, books, Catholicism, death, Deep Thoughts, giveaway, Giveaways, Life Issues, marriage, Parenting, pregnancy
Ten years ago, I lost our sixth and last baby in an early miscarriage, a baby who was planned, wanted, loved. I’ve never written about it here. In a very dark period of my life during which I lost first the baby, then my dream home, and finally almost every...
by Leslie Sholly | Nov 21, 2018 | book review, Catholicism
I’ve written before about my discovery of prayer journaling and how much it has enriched my prayer life. Since then, I’ve participated in online retreats, book discussions, and other practices that are helping me grow in faith–maybe I will share...
by Leslie Sholly | Dec 24, 2017 | book review, books, Catholicism, family, Parenting
It’s Christmas Eve! In a time of year full of traditions, there is one I think I cherish the most, and it will happen this evening, after Mass and dinner out, when all my kids–even the adult ones–will gather in the living room before the tree to open...
by Leslie Sholly | Jan 13, 2017 | book review, books, Catholicism, Lent, review, Uncategorized
Don’t laugh, but high up there on my list of personal goals is a desire for greater holiness. Â I’ve known a few holy people in my life–have you? Â They radiate peace and God’s love and you feel blessed to be in their presence. Â I’d like to...