Imperfect Catholic Mama

The other night I had one of my worse parenting moments. Afterwards, once we all calmed down, I felt awful. I knew I needed to remember that I am a good mom, that I was doing my best, that mistakes happen, yada yada yada . . . But I sure…

Introduction   Every pregnancy and birth has taught me an important life lesson. I’ve had a different prominent fear and a lesson to learn from each one. The genius of birth is that we never know what God will teach us, but one thing I’ve come to be sure of…

My dear Wormwood, How disappointed I am in you that you’ve allowed your patient to conceive life within her; to become pregnant. The only way to get the upper hand in this war is by attacking that which the Enemy loves best: life. Over the centuries we’ve made so much…

Wherever a plant is planted, it will grow, establishing roots as it does so. Taking in the good from it’s surrounding, drinking in the moisture and water it receives. All of this leads the plant to growing more roots, and strengthens the ones it has. Sometimes though we need to…

You can be one of eleven kids, or you can live in an area of over a million people, and still be lonely. One in a million can just as easily equate with being lonely in a million. So what is loneliness? Where does it come from and how do…

I’ll be the first to admit that I thoroughly enjoy family films, including animated ones. In fact, the only films I pay to see at a Theater when they come out are animated family films (Inside Out 2 being the most recent one). While many of Disney’s recent films have…

Who I am today is so far from the person I was 2-5 years ago. Coming upon my firstborn’s second birthday has me remembering a time before her. And while that person was still me, it can be hard to see that at times.  However, I wouldn’t say that this…

I recall those hours of labour, pushing my baby and his birth, and it brings a smile to my face. I feel happy when recalling that moment and it fills me with such peace and gratefulness for the gift of a peaceful, joy filled, unassisted home birth. I didn’t plan…

Dear Wormwood, With your newest patient being a mother there are certain things you must know; particular weaknesses and areas to target.  Unfortunately, you have already lost your patient to the Sacrament of matrimony. The graces she will receive from that alone are a strength of the Enemy’s that you…