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The Lady’s Guide to Deer Hunting

Add deer hunting to the random list of firsts for 2020.  As I climbed and settled into the metal bench with Wade and his gun, … Read More ›

Posted on November 18, 2020April 8, 2023Author Neena
Christian Living, Etiquette

Is it foggy there? Same here.

Wade has two game cameras aimed at a pile of golden corn and crunchy acorns ready for critters, but I’d be surprised if anything ventures … Read More ›

Posted on November 3, 2020November 4, 2020Author Neena
Etiquette

Derby Memories

I grew up in eastern Kentucky, a far stretch of the dollar from actually ever attending the fastest two minutes in sports. For my family, … Read More ›

Posted on September 2, 2020September 2, 2020Author Neena
Christian Living, Etiquette

Expiration Dates

The world continues to spin in chaotic confusion, but I’ve decided it was time to shed some light on one small, dark corner of it. … Read More ›

Posted on August 19, 2020April 8, 2023Author Neena
Christian Living, Etiquette, Gardening

The smell of cucumbers… and side effects of a virus

Summertime in Appalachia means trying to develop immunity to poison ivy and having legs decorated in countless chigger-bites. It’s long, wonderful days in a garden, … Read More ›

Posted on August 12, 2020April 8, 2023Author Neena
Christian Living, Etiquette

Simple Pleasures: Cobbler, Milkshakes, and… Frogs?

My little explorers and I like roaming the fringe of woods and tromping overgrown paths. I like to think we keep a keen eye out … Read More ›

Posted on July 22, 2020April 8, 2023Author Neena
Christian Living, Etiquette

Not-So-Happy Camper

As far as trends go for 2020, I think our household has at least flirted with most. We’ve been gardening, baking sourdough bread, playing pickleball, … Read More ›

Posted on July 3, 2020April 8, 2023Author Neena
Christian Living, Etiquette

The Great Southern Tea Towel

I think we all agree that every day for the last few months has seemed like a Tuesday. For me, maybe that’s because I’ve quit … Read More ›

Posted on June 25, 2020April 8, 2023Author Neena
Etiquette

Derby Party for the Family

We love any reason to celebrate, and America’s oldest running sporting event (uninterrupted until COVID-19) is a GREAT reason to have a party. Here’s how … Read More ›

Posted on May 4, 2020April 8, 2023Author Neena
Etiquette

Deer Season and Old Dogs

As far as I know, my family tree did not include a deer stand. Not until about ten years ago.  When Wade and I married, … Read More ›

Posted on November 7, 2019November 7, 2019Author Neena

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We spend so much time thinking about what our children consume—books, media, influences.

But I’ve been asking myself more honestly lately:

What am I consuming?

The tone of my voice, the way I respond under pressure, the atmosphere I create… none of that comes out of nowhere. It’s shaped, slowly and quietly, by what I take in each day.

And as a mother, I’m realizing that my own faith formation can’t be an afterthought or something I’ll return to “when things settle down.” It has to happen in the middle of my vocation.

These books have been part of that formation for me:

📖Introduction to the Devout Life has reminded me that holiness isn’t found in escaping my state in life, but in the middle of it.

📖Story of a Soul is teaching me to embrace the small way, where hidden sacrifices, small acts of love, and quiet patience are not insignificant, but everything.

📖Roses Among Thorns (this one has been such a gentle companion) keeps drawing my attention back to the presence of God in the midst of difficulty. Grace is not absent from the hard places, but often most present there.

📖Searching for and Maintaining Peace has been the one I return to most. A steady reminder that interior peace isn’t optional. I can’t give what I don’t have.

None of this made me a perfect mother. 

But it is, slowly, making me more aware.

And maybe that’s what faith formation looks like in this season…not more noise, not more information,
but deeper formation in what is true, good, and lasting.

Moms, what book would you add? 

@sophiainstitute @tan_books 

#catholicmom #catholicreads #faithformation #catholicmotherhood
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We spend so much time thinking about what our children consume—books, media, influences. But I’ve been asking myself more honestly lately: What am I consuming? The tone of my voice, the way I respond under pressure, the atmosphere I create… none of that comes out of nowhere. It’s shaped, slowly and quietly, by what I take in each day. And as a mother, I’m realizing that my own faith formation can’t be an afterthought or something I’ll return to “when things settle down.” It has to happen in the middle of my vocation. These books have been part of that formation for me: 📖Introduction to the Devout Life has reminded me that holiness isn’t found in escaping my state in life, but in the middle of it. 📖Story of a Soul is teaching me to embrace the small way, where hidden sacrifices, small acts of love, and quiet patience are not insignificant, but everything. 📖Roses Among Thorns (this one has been such a gentle companion) keeps drawing my attention back to the presence of God in the midst of difficulty. Grace is not absent from the hard places, but often most present there. 📖Searching for and Maintaining Peace has been the one I return to most. A steady reminder that interior peace isn’t optional. I can’t give what I don’t have. None of this made me a perfect mother. But it is, slowly, making me more aware. And maybe that’s what faith formation looks like in this season…not more noise, not more information, but deeper formation in what is true, good, and lasting. Moms, what book would you add? @sophiainstitute @tan_books #catholicmom #catholicreads #faithformation #catholicmotherhood
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