Author Archives: pussywillowpress

Twenty-Four Years!

Posted on June 20, 2022 by pussywillowpress

JMJ We’ve had 24 years of graces from the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, as of today :)! We have had 24 years of Divine intervention in better and worse, sickness and health, material frugality & spiritual richness, 24 years of … Continue reading →

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Kathy’s Cancer Adventure

Posted on January 22, 2020 by pussywillowpress

This story has two sides: the external, medical side, and the internal, spiritual side. I will start with the external, then move into the internal (the most mind-blowing and awesome part!) in the journal entries. In mid-November, 2019, my psyche … Continue reading →

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The “Purgatory Flinch”

Posted on January 22, 2020 by pussywillowpress

The “Purgatory Flinch” That’s the external, medical story. Internally, a much larger saga was unfolding. I did (at some point during that time in the ER), register that they’d found masses in my brain that weren’t supposed to be there, … Continue reading →

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As Unto the Lord…

Posted on April 18, 2019 by pussywillowpress

Wives, be subject to your husbands as unto the Lord ~Eph 5:25 This begs a couple of questions: What is God like? (to what sort of Person am I subjecting myself?) God is love (I John 4:8) God is Protector … Continue reading →

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Habits That Have Served Us Well…

Posted on October 22, 2018 by pussywillowpress

My prince & I begin the day with a “between the alarms” cuddle. As he’s on his way out the door, we bless each other & pray the Prayer to St. Michael (we started that the year he had a … Continue reading →

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Marriage As a Vocation

Posted on November 16, 2013 by pussywillowpress

I was asked to speak to a local vocations club (mainly elderly people who pray for and support young men & women who are discerning the Religious life) about marriage as a vocation. I expanded on this in person, but … Continue reading →

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A Dance A Day

Posted on July 14, 2013 by pussywillowpress

I love it when my prince goes on retreat– he always comes home with presence for me–the best present of all :). This year, he also brought back a vision, a resolution which he presented formally a few days later, … Continue reading →

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Indoor Fishing Date

Posted on September 18, 2012 by pussywillowpress

As we were tossing a beanbag (dried cherry pits sewn into a scrap of fabric) back & forth over conversation the other day I noted that we could make a carnival-type beanbag toss game where you aimed for holes to … Continue reading →

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Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Belaying

Posted on August 30, 2012 by pussywillowpress

The woman climbing the cliff is a pretty good metaphor for me in the middle of a sewing project. I need a belayer! I need someone at the bottom of the cliff hanging onto my rope, ready to cinch it … Continue reading →

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Let Your Face Shine

Posted on May 23, 2012 by pussywillowpress

You are the light of the world… Let your light shine before men -Matthew 5:14, 16 That begins at home. You are the light of your Sweetheart’s world. Let your light shine! Yes, it does refer to good deeds, to … Continue reading →

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