It’s a crazy, upside down, unexpected life, I’ll tell ya. I have to remind myself that I’m not even supposed to be in this country right now. I was supposed to be in Ireland until December. WHAT. Apparently, Jesus thought all I experienced all I needed to in three months. And you know what, it … More changes & gratitude
I’m seeing so much hate in the world right now and it’s very disheartening. In his homily on Sunday, my pastor invited the congregation (who were still watching remotely, my diocese has not okay-ed Sunday mass yet) to kneel for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. This is the length of time that Derek Chauvin knelt … More If you want to change the world…
Happy Friday, dear friends. Missed posting last week (especially when I’ve finally gotten in the groove of posting semi-regularly!) but I wasn’t feeling it and I hate forcing myself to write when it doesn’t feel natural. Side note: I have a new INSTAGRAM page for this blog! Follow me at sailingthroughthisworld 🙂 Quarantine life is … More Pain and the Comparison Game
How’s the Covid-19 life going? I finally finished my 14 days of self-isolation upon returning home from Ireland so I got to meet my three week old nephew! Baby was for sure worth the trek over the Atlantic. 🙂 A few days ago, I was listening to a podcast as I took Molly (my dog) … More Say Hi to Jesus
Today, April 28th, 2020, is the 58th Anniversary of the death of St. Gianna Beretta Molla. Gianna was a doctor, a wife, and a mother. She lived her life joyfully, always following the will of God. She ministered to her patients, cared for her children, and loved her husband. During her 4th pregnancy, a tumor … More The Saint that Chose Me // St. Gianna Molla
Hello from sunny Texas (which I view from self-isolation)! After a whirlwind last-minute flight over the Atlantic, I am back in the good ole’ US of A! Due to a lot of reasons (naturally including Covid-19) I made the decision to leave Ireland. While it broke my heart to have my adventures cut short, it … More The Cheesy Truth
Amidst the coronavirus outbreak I find myself struggling with so many emotions. Fear, frustration, anxiety. I’m living in Dublin far away from family. Though my host family is lovely, it’s incredibly difficult and lonely to be so far away during this increasingly intense time. We are living through hard times. The virus itself is concerning … More Trust // Catholic Resources for the Homebound
I’ve been in Ireland for 7 weeks now and am beginning to settle into a routine in this country. Sometimes it’s hard. Sometimes it’s awesome. Thus is life. 🙂 As I become more comfortable and settled, I am reminded of the need to seek God’s mercy in the every day. Especially as I enter into … More Finding Mercy in Every Day
I have officially been in Ireland for three weeks now and slowly but surely, I think I’m beginning to adjust. It seemed kind of crazy, to rush off across the ocean right after graduating from college. But for some reason, it felt right. College was stressful for me. I made wonderful friends but the constant … More Cliff Walks & Peace// Notes from my Travel Journal II
So I live in Ireland now! Whaaat. Before, I left to go abroad, I knew I wanted to take the time to work on my writing. My goal is to journal every day and so far I’ve done it, so we’ll see! I hope to update this blog semi regularly at least to share my … More One Week in Ireland // Notes from my Travel Journal
