I was able to bring Georgette home from St. Mary’s hospital last Monday (June 21).  The trip took about 7 ½ hours.  In order to keep her blood from clotting, we had to stop every 90 minutes so she could get out of the car and walk around.  All things considered, she is doing very well.  She’s not allowed to drive for 4 weeks and is forbidden from lifting anything heavier than a gallon of milk for 6 weeks. Even though my mom went through a heart surgery last November,… Read More

In 1985, I interviewed my grandmother, Cecilia LaHood, for an article I wanted to write about her life.  Her children were planning a big 75th birthday party for her (she was born in 1910), and I wanted to share her life story with everyone who attended the party. While I was interviewing my grandmother, she told me that during the 1930’s when she started having children, most of… Read More

I hit some raw nerves last week with my article, Under Attack – The Vicar of Christ.  One woman who has been a member of our adoration program for several years had this to say:

“In this instance I do not agree with your view.  Coming from a devout Catholic family, my faith has been shattered by these events. I believe that the only hope that lies ahead is for the Church to admit past mistakes and beg for forgiveness.” 

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