About Leanne Willen

Leanne Willen is a Catholic mother and wife, a writer, a stay at home mom of two young children, and a former high school English teacher. She writes about faith, family, and finding happiness. Her blog, Life Happens When, encourages others (and herself) to embrace the moment and enjoy the journey of life.

Latest Posts by Leanne Willen

Love Your Neighbors (Or At Least Check In on Them)

When my husband and I built our house 4 years ago, we had big dreams for ourselves, our growing family, and our …

Day to Day Happenings

Life with a four year old and a 20 month old can be pretty exhausting, but equally hilarious. What I love most …

The Power of God and Our Mothers

A few weeks ago, my mom and I chatted on the phone. She was out walking and I could hear the wind …

On a Wing and a Prayer

Are you the type of person who greets the morning with prayer? Do you start your day with quiet time or Bible …

No Worries

I am a self proclaimed worry wart. I often find myself up in the middle of the night with dozens of thoughts …

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Choosing Joy

I’ve read several articles lately depicting motherhood as this ugly, isolating, menial place. These mothers, deep within the trenches, have come up …

Missed Appointment: A Mother’s Priorities

One beautiful day last week, I sat outside on the deck with my kids. They splashed gleefully at the water table. My …

Dignity and Worth

We all struggle from time to time when it comes to self-esteem. Sometimes our circumstance makes us question our worth. Sometimes it …

Perspective

Recently, my husband and I sat together and talked about a variety of things. I mentioned feeling guilty because I don’t have …

Letting Go

Editor’s Note: Today, we welcome Leanne Willen as our newest member of the CatholicMom.com family of contributors. Leanne blogs at the wonderful …

Handprints on the Mirror

Editor’s Note: I thank guest contributor Leanne Willen for this wonderful reflection. Be sure to visit Leanne at her blog Life Happens When for …

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