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I made the Internet come alive this week. For real. Did you know that all of us bloggers are real people and not just pithy and insightful robots behind a screen? (Aw, thanks.) Not only did I get to put personalities with blogs, but I learned a lot too – I know, I can’t help it. I have to get something out of everything.
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Meg from Held By His Pierced Hands stopped by to stay with us for the weekend. She was on her way to Delaware. We spent some time with her, spent some time with Jesus, and I even learned a bit of what Meg’s life is like. I guess telling people that you are a traveling missionary who wants to become a consecrated virgin living in the world brings up a lot of questions. Listening to her answers was so amazing.
While answering a stranger’s question, Meg taught me that the priesthood isn’t about power, it is about serving. When people are concerned that the church doesn’t allow women to be priests (and therefore think it patriarchal), they are misinterpreting the vocation of priesthood as one of control, power and authority. Really it is a way for these men to serve the church, and similarly, there are numerous and very important ways that women fulfill this roll as well.
Read her latest: 100 Ways to Be Pro-Life
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I also got a chance to meet Dwija of House Unseen Life Unscripted. Let’s just say, her house isn’t unseen to me anymore. Har. Har. I’ll stop.
She is lovely. Her children are lovely. Her home is lovely. Everything is lovely. She is the kind of person that made my friend receptors stand up and say, “Yes! We like her!” Fast friends, we are. We had a chance to grab a bit of lunch and talk mom stuff. I even got to see the infamous laundry room.
Dwija taught me that once you have kids, there is often this desire to “get back to normal.” Life then becomes this constant struggle to get back to the way things used to be before kids. The reality is is that you have a new normal. That part of your life is gone and that’s totally ok. Better even. As soon as you accept that and stop fighting the change, life becomes even more enjoyable.
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More Internet! You know, sometimes I feel like we have higher standards for children than we do for adults. Guggie agrees.
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Got myself one of these bad boys this week.
Totally digging it. Sam is too.
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So, I might be doing some major shopping coming up soon (read: after I finally drop these last 10 lbs). What staples do I need in my closet? I am looking for clothing and shoes. I’m going to pass on the accessories for now because I have a TON.
Leave me a link or a description of some of your favorite items.
Rough problem, I know.
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Did you get a chance to read my post on eating chocolate and being pro-life? I am hoping to get some things in the works to take this post to the next level. Details soon or someday or when I get to it, ok? Ok.
Linking up with Jen. Who else?
I’m working on my wardrobe too. I must recommend Twice (www.liketwice.com). I just discovered it and it is simply amazing. I love it so much I don’t care that I’m not giving you my referral link (though actually you’d get $10 so let me know if you want it!). They have a ton of stuff, gently used, for super cheap. I’m getting my first purchase on Monday and I cannot wait. Seriously, never going to a store again.
Ok, looked at the site, and I would love your link!
Sorry I totally didn’t see this until just now! I’m sure you’ve signed up by now (because it’s amazing) but it’s here: https://www.liketwice.com/9p8Kl
I hate to admit it, but I already signed up! So sorry :(
Okay, we both wrote “pro-life is more than pro-birth” posts on the same day–without reading each other’s or talking about it? BFFs.
PLBFFs (pro-life bffs, duh!)
In other news, your blog isn’t showing up in my feedly anymore. Because of the server change? It still acknowledges that you exist but refuses to admit that you’ve ever written anything.
Gr. I am forwarding this comment to my techy guy :)
love that you got to meet some seemingly awesome people! :)
i’ve heard good things about mei tais even though i’ve never used one. glad both mama and baby are happy!
When the day comes that you need one, I know there are patterns online too – if you’re craftier than me!
I totally second the Twice comment. I’ve gotten several orders from them. Super fast service, free returns, great products. I am in loooooooooooooooooove.
And man, I am so glad we finally got to meet in person. All my suspicions about you were proven true! #fabulouslady
Loved Twice even more than ThredUp. They have a much better search and description of items :) Waiting impatiently for my order…
And, um, as soon as you’re feeling up to it, I demand another friend date. Lemmeno!
Really appreciate the comment about creating a new normal! I find that I struggle with the desire to life as it WAS every day when what I really need is embrace gratitude and immerse myself in life as it is NOW. Hopefully it will all click one day :)
*the desire to return to life as it WAS
She’s a momma of almost 6, so she is full of good stuff like that :)